Harnessing Information Technology: the ability to identify ways in which IT could be used to enhance sustainability. Lisa Payne, Coventry University
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Almost all young employees, no matter what their area of work, make wide use of IT. They need to be aware of the role of IT in the goal of improving sustainability. They need to understand that IT developments have caused environmental problems but also that IT can be part of the solution. Creative thinking can help them to understand that the appropriate application of IT can reduce their own environmental impact, both in their personal and professional lives.
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