Behavioural Model for Decision-Makers’ towards the Intention to Adopt Green Information Technology: A Preliminary Study

This preliminary survey investigates and validates the measurement model of factors influencing decision makers’ intentions to adopt Green information technology (Green-IT) in manufacturing sectors in Nigeria. The Norm Activation Model (NAM) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) were used to explore the factors that could influence decision-makers’ intention in adopting Green-IT. Using constructs from the NAM and TPB, this survey proposes a model for identified behavioural factors. A quantitative research approach with a data collection and analysis plan using a cross-sectional survey design was adopted. A sample of 30 decision-makers in the top three manufacturing industries in Nigeria was selected using a purposive sampling procedure for participation in the study. The data collected was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed model. The model was validated in two phases: (i) Initial Measurement Model and (ii) Modified Measurement Model. Findings revealed that Green-IT Attitude, Subjective Norm, Ascription of Responsibility, Awareness of Consequences, Personal Norm, Environmental Concern, and Perceive Behavioural Control were the key elements of the behavioural intention model to adopt Green-IT, with 31 indicators having factor loadings of >0.5, adequate internal consistency reliability, CR > 0.7, and Cronbach’s Alpha, >0.7. The result revealed convergent validity, and acceptable discriminant validity was assessed using AVE > 0.5 and Fornell-lacker’s criterion. The results from the full-scale study would contribute to developing a context-specific model to examine Green-IT adoption in developing nations.

Factors in Adopting Green Information Technology: A Qualitative Study in Malaysia

Green Information Technology (IT) has emerged as a crucial topic for environmentally and sustainability development. At the same time, Green IT impacts the organisation as well. Studies show there is a lack of a proposed framework in the Green IT literature. As the IT industry is one of the significant sectors supporting the Green Technology Policy, this study objective is to identify the factors rendered in the Green IT adoption and examine the factors that drive the adoption of Green IT in Malaysia. The study referred to the case study to show the most important factors rendered in Green IT adoption in the public sector and the private sector in Malaysia. A qualitative method was applied through a semi-structured interview by using open-ended questions as a guideline with five organisations from the public sector and the private sector. This study prioritises the explanation building as a specific approach to analysis. Results show that there are five factors rendered in Green IT adoption in Malaysia: environmental factor, cost factor, organisational factor, technological factor, and business opportunity factor. This study benefits policymaker, organisations, and other researchers to support Malaysia’s pledge to reduce its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission intensity of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by up to 45% by 2030.

Drivers and outcomes of green information technology adoption in service organizations: an evidence from emerging economy context

Purpose This paper aims to examine the technology-organization-environment (TOE) predictors of green information technology adoption in an emerging economy, namely, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and their impact on work performance among UAE organizations. Design/methodology/approach A paper-based survey was carried out by engaging employees in different organizations in the UAE. The “partial least squares” (PLS) method was used to test and analyze the measurement and the structural research models. Findings The analysis shows support to all the hypotheses, with the exception of the influence of competitive force. Originality/value The results can be valuable for practitioners and decision-makers in the emerging economy context as the results will help them validate their adoption decisions and effectively contribute to sustainability strategies.

Modelo de un Plan Estratégico Green IT y BPM para minimizar el impacto ambiental en la educación superior

En el presente estudio se realizó un modelo para la elaboración de un Plan Estratégico Green Information Technology (IT) y Green Business Process Management (BPM), que permite reducir el impacto ambiental y contribuir en la sostenibilidad ambiental de una Institución de Educación Superior, basado en la Planificación Estratégica de TI de Gartner, COBIT 5 (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) y las acciones de gobernanza de la ISO/IEC 38500 y la ISO 14031. Se establecieron 4 etapas Green: Evaluación de la Situación Actual, Dirección del Modelo de Negocios, Planeación Estratégica de adquisición, implementación y soporte y Monitorización del desempeño. Además, se diseñó una guía cuantitativa y cualitativa para determinar el nivel de sostenibilidad e interoperabilidad obtenido en cada etapa. Para la Sostenibilidad se definió los indicadores: económico con un 35% y de personas con un 25%, para la Interoperabilidad: de ingeniería y de procesos con 15% y de infraestructura con 10%. Como consecuencia de que en Ecuador no se cuenta con un marco legal que regule las acciones de Gobernabilidad Green IT de las Instituciones de Educación Superior y las investigaciones sobre Green BPM son limitadas, no se ha estructurado un Plan Estratégico Institucional productivo y responsable con el medio ambiente y que, además, sirva de base en la planificación y gestión de las operaciones y recursos informáticos. Es así que el diseño del modelo permite la alineación de los indicadores que favorecen al ahorro económico, un cambio del paradigma social/ambiental y responsabilidad de la arquitectura tecnológica. Asimismo, con la flexibilidad del modelo se podrán agregar nuevos indicadores de rendimiento ambiental (Green KPI) según las necesidades.

Analysis of Ink/Toner Savings of English and Thai Ecofonts for Sustainable Printing

The use of Ecofonts in printing can result in economic savings and lower environmental impact. However, most of the research on the use of Ecofonts focuses on Latin alphabets. Moreover, texts printed with Ecofonts can be perceived as being less legible than those printed with the original typefaces. This study (a) assesses toner use reductions in documents printed with English and Thai Ecofonts, and (b) studies the observers’ perception of texts printed either with Ecofonts or with original typefaces. To achieve this, black pixels were removed from 10 English and 13 Thai typefaces widely used in academia and other media. Visibility and legibility tests, as well as mass analyses tests, were then performed on texts printed with some such typefaces. Results from instrumental measurements and digital image analyses show that the use of Ecofonts reduces toner use of an inkjet printer by up to 28%. The study also proposes a new Ecofont typeface for the Thai language. Visual tests showed that the visual experience of text printed using this Thai Ecofont is satisfactory. Awareness of the benefits of using Ecofonts changes the users’ attitudes towards the printing quality of Ecofont. The removal of black pixels can lead to more sustainable printing, and this simple solution can be extended to other non-Latin languages as part of the global Green Information Technology efforts in South-East Asia.