Policy - Environment & Sustainability
Environment & Sustainability
The tech sector is playing a critical role in promoting global sustainability efforts by continuously improving the environmental, energy, and performance characteristics of our products. Sustainability is meeting the resource and services needs of current and future generations without compromising the health of the ecosystems that provide them.[1]
ITI members are leading tech sector efforts to ensure that people around the world will continue to have access to resources and materials for generations to come. Our companies are consistently innovating throughout the entire product lifecycle, from materials sourcing to environmental design, to energy efficiency and proper end-of-life management.
ITI works on behalf of our members to advocate for green tech policies in eco-friendly materials selection (what goes into the product), purchasing green products (how to identify greener products), supply chain management (ensuring our products are responsibly sourced), and responsible product reuse and recycling (responsible end-of-life management).
Resources
- Comments on Brazil Restriction of Hazardous Substances (April 16, 2019)
- Presentation on EU conflict minerals (July 11, 2017)
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ITI's Rick Goss Testimony on Conflict Minerals Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing (April 05, 2017)
Testimony delivered by Senior Vice President for Environment and Sustainability on April 5, 2017, before before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy ...
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ITI Conflict Minerals Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission (March 20, 2017)
ITI comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on conflict minerals regulations sent March 10, 2017.
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RILA & ITI State Clean Energy Procurement Index January 2017 (January 10, 2017)
RILA & ITI State Clean Energy Procurement Index January 2017 ranking, for the first time, the ease at which tech and retail companies can procure clean energy by state.
Techwonk Blog
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Working Together to Reduce Harmful Plastic Waste and Promote Circular Design (April 22, 2024)
This year’s Earth Day seeks to raise awareness of plastic waste. The tech industry remains committed to pioneering efforts that drive forward solutions for a sustainable future. As we honor Earth Day and ...
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President Von der Leyen’s State of the Union Should Reflect Europe’s Willingness to Change (September 11, 2023)
In an increasingly challenging geopolitical and economic climate, strengthening Europe’s resilience and protecting its fundamental values and interests, while preserving an open and sustainable economy ...
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Tech Industry’s Commitment to Create a Healthier, More Sustainable Planet (April 20, 2022)
The tech industry plays a critical role in the effort to protect our planet. ITI and our member companies continue to work with governments and key partners to develop and implement measures to mitigate ...
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How the Tech Industry is Bringing Us Closer to a Carbon Neutral Future (November 09, 2021)
Governments and business entities from around the world are gathering at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, in Glasgow, Scotland. There, the COP (the Conference of ...
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Tech’s Role in Addressing Climate Change (April 19, 2021)
Ahead of Earth Week, ITI hosted White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy and former EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, who is the Vice President, Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives at Apple, ...
News Releases
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ITI: New U.S. Government Procurement Rule Prioritizes Sustainability and Competition (April 20, 2024)
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI welcomed the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council’s final rule to reform federal purchasing processes and regulations for sustainable products ...
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ITI Highlights Tech Issues U.S. Congress and Biden Administration Can Address in 2024 (February 26, 2024)
WASHINGTON – Today, global tech trade association ITI released several policy actions that the U.S. Congress and Biden Administration can advance this year to ensure the United States remains a global ...
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ITI Honors Five Technology Leaders In Its Annual Industry Awards Program (December 18, 2023)
WASHINGTON – Global tech trade association ITI today announced the recipients of its 2023 Industry Awards, which recognizes industry leaders across five awards categories. Judged by a panel of renowned ...
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ITI’s The Green Grid Updates Tool to Measure Data Center Energy Efficiency Financial and Operational Impact (November 15, 2023)
WASHINGTON – Today, The Green Grid (TGG) launched the latest version of its Liquid Cooling Total Cost of Ownership Calculation Tool (tggTCO) tool to measure and improve data center efficiency. The updated ...
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Leading Tech and Policy Experts Discuss Climate Solutions at Samsung Electronics America and ITI Event (September 20, 2023)
NEW YORK – As Climate Week NYC continues, global tech trade association ITI and Samsung Electronics America convened leading climate experts from the Biden Administration, New York State, and the tech ...