A cantonal administration sought to structure its responsible digital approach and make it a transversal pillar of its digital strategy and public governance. Already committed to ambitious sustainability policies, it aimed to assess its Sustainable IT maturity and prepare for obtaining the Responsible Digital (Numérique Responsable) label – Level 2, recognized at the European […]
Since the end of September, the Microcity-based start-up has been marketing a platform enabling companies to measure their IT footprint. In his first professional life, Ivan Mariblanca Flinch worked for “the dark side of the environment”. By which he means the aeronautics, tobacco and oil industries. In February 2020, the young man, now 28, had […]
Digital pollution is a growing concern. But solutions exist to limit our digital footprint. Here’s some advice from a specialist. The biggest thing we can do to combat digital pollution is to take action at the manufacturing stage. We can extend their lifespan and recycle them. We can also adapt our digital behavior to use […]
Green IT as a lever for corporate sustainability
Since the end of September, the Microcity-based start-up has been marketing a platform enabling companies to measure their IT footprint. Delphine Seitiée coordinates and leads the Alp ICT network.The platform helps Swiss SMEs understand the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation.In November, Alp ICT’s General Secretary and Ivan Mariblanca Flinch, founder of the start-up Canopé, […]
“L’illustré” went to meet young entrepreneurs who are innovating, aware of the issues linked to climate and digital transitions, and driven by the desire to rethink both the way we produce and the way we consume. Focus on “Canopé”, a start-up that helps SMEs and large corporations measure the environmental impact of their IT equipment. […]
In the modern digital landscape, sustainability has become a pivotal theme. As organizations strive to meet environmental goals and reduce their carbon footprints, the terms “Sustainability IT” and “IT for Sustainability” frequently surface in discussions. Although they sound similar and are often used interchangeably, they embody distinct concepts within the realm of green technology. This […]
In a recent podcast, Ivan Mariblanca Flinch, founder of Swiss start-up MIKUJY and Green IT / Sustainable IT expert specializing in measuring the digital footprint of companies, warns of the environmental drifts of generative AI. He describes a little-known reality: AI is far from immaterial, and its use generates significant digital pollution, often invisible to the end user. Real digital pollution “When […]