The green IT revolution: A blueprint for CIOs to combat climate change

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS   Edited by Sarah Skinner   Digital Editor, New York Right now, companies and governments are looking to AI, new technologies, and tech-driven business models to help combat climate change—but they can fall short of lofty goals when it's not clear how to use tech best. A new article by Gerrit Becker, Luca Bennici, Andrea Del Miglio, Jeffrey Lewis, and Pankaj Sachdeva examines how tech leaders can use "defense" strategies to cut back on enterprise IT emissions as part of ongoing McKinsey analysis of tech's role in cutting down on carbon. Course-correcting the IT practices already in play will be an important step in decarbonization, and one that can even save companies money. Don't miss the three steps that CIOs can take today to turn the tide. The green IT revolution: A blueprint for CIOs to combat climate change Research shows that the most impact on IT-generated emissions can be found in unexpected places. Take action now   Quote of the day "Before you can become an authentic leader, you have to know who you are. That's your true north: your most deeply held beliefs, your values, the principles you lead by, and what inspires you." —Bill George, Harvard professor and former Medtronic CEO, on the relationship between a leader's sense of purpose and the company's purpose in a recent Author Talks interview Chart of the day See today's chart   ALSO NEW How Asian business leaders can prepare for a volatile future During the pandemic, many Asian companies reinvented the way they operated. Those who embrace this moment to strengthen their resilience could position their companies to succeed. Make it happen   Generative scheduling: Saving time and money in capital projects With both infrastructure spending and inflation on the rise, optimizing scheduling and work sequencing can accelerate projects and unlock valuable savings. Understand the process   How the apparel industry can ADAPT to inflation High inflation is a challenge, but ADAPTing an agile pricing strategy can help retailers and brands control costs, protect margins, and retain customer loyalty. Agile pricing fights inflation   Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to the Daily Read newsletter. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007