Sustainability In IT Practices: Researching Green It Strategies And Their Impact On Sustainable Business Practices

Abstract

Green IT has emerged as a critical approach for addressing environmental challenges in the IT sector while enhancing operational efficiency and organizational sustainability. This study systematically reviewed 50 peer-reviewed articles, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, to explore the role of Green IT in reducing energy consumption, managing e-waste, leveraging emerging technologies, and integrating sustainability into corporate governance frameworks. The findings reveal that energy-efficient practices, such as virtualization and cloud computing, reduce energy usage by up to 50%, while effective e-waste management strategies recover up to 80% of valuable materials, significantly mitigating environmental harm. Emerging technologies, including blockchain and IoT, enable real-time monitoring and resource optimization, further enhancing the impact of Green IT initiatives. Additionally, integrating Green IT into corporate governance and aligning it with corporate social responsibility enhances brand reputation, stakeholder trust, and employee engagement. The study also identifies opportunities for interdisciplinary research to address complex sustainability challenges by combining insights from IT, engineering, environmental science, and behavioral science. This comprehensive review underscores the transformative potential of Green IT in achieving global sustainability goals and provides actionable insights for organizations, policymakers, and researchers seeking to adopt environmentally responsible IT practices.