Green Technology Consulting

Many Fortune 1000 corporations are beginning to look at Green Technology (GreenTech) as a critical success factor in both their long range and short-term strategic planning cycles. This trend has recently been accelerated over the past several years due to increasing economic costs, consumer environmental awareness and increased evidence of environmental impacts. In general, we define Green Technology as the application of environmental science to conserve resources and reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment. This includes sustainability practices, energy conservation and the reduction of waste products such as CO₂ gases.

The primary reasons that corporations are now taking the GreenTech movement seriously can be seen in the following market forces:

• Increased energy prices
• Anticipated future compliance requirements
• Potential to reduce operating cost
• Desire to improve public relations / perceptions
• The promise of tax breaks

HBSC is recognized as a thought leader in applying environmentally sound Green Technology for competitive advantage. Our IT and Operations Strategy teams have significant experience in helping large enterprises innovate their businesses and doing it in an environmentally friendly way. We advise Fortune 1000 Executives and leading institutions in areas of Green Technology that improves operational efficiency while making significant positive environmental impact. If your firm is looking to begin Green Initiatives, HBSC can help provide new business perspectives to improve your competitiveness. We offer the following services to jumpstart your "Green" project portfolio:

• Green Organizational Assessment
• Green IT and Data Center Consulting
• Sustainable Energy Analysis
• Green Portfolio Management

Vastly greener operating models do exist, however most corporations have difficulty assessing the ultimate benefits of these opportunities. Prior to making any green technology investment decisions, the following should be considered:

• Make sure the vision and desired strategic objectives are clear
• Ensure that the new technology provides an economically beneficial cost structure
• Ensure that the new technology will scale across the entire organization to have a sustainable impact
• Ensure that existing technology and future GreenTech programs facilitate future innovation cycles

Consideration of these key factors ensures that an organization's Green Portfolio of initiatives will increase the overall value of the corporation and have a positive impact on the environment. Examples of enterprise-level Green Technology deployment point the way to major efficiency and environmental improvements.

Building a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective Green Strategic Plan requires highly analytical and quantitative skill. Over the past several years, HBSC has built the capability to help clients assess their financial and IT strategies to take advantage of the latest technology and business trends. If you are considering new GreenTech investments or desire a new Green strategic plan, HBSC can help.

For more information, please contact us at greentech@hbsconsult.com.