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- Nine in 10 UK IT leaders acknowledge sustainability as a growing business priority
- Two in three are troubled by rising costs, putting pressure on them amid sustainability drives
- Upcoming sustainability reporting could help them make more informed decisions
Limited budgets are constraining sustainability progress, a new Flexera report has noted, shortly after the COP30 event finished.
Most (93%) UK IT leaders say they consider sustainability a growing business priority, but they’re facing headwinds across their tech stacks and more broadly preventing them from being able to go green.
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For example, two in three (68%) worry that rising cloud costs are constraining their budgets. Half (48%) also shared that the volume of cost and usage data they receive is overwhelming them.
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Cloud, AI and other data center-related services are already under a lot of scrutiny globally over their use of energy and other resources, like water for cooling. High emissions are also a major concern for the sector, and while efficiency improvements aim to negate this somewhat, surging demand is outpacing these improvements.
The upcoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, expected to land in 2026, could require more detailed reporting on climate risks, energy use and emissions. Greater transparency could ultimately help IT leaders make more informed decisions.
“Right now, IT leaders are facing rising bills and data that do not add up to a clear story,” Flexera EMEA SVP Marlon Oliver shared.
With UK businesses set to be affected by new reporting demands, they’ll be forced to consider the footprint of technology operations beyond Scope 1, in-house emissions.
Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletterContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.While reporting by itself won’t solve the rising cost crisis, more transparency and reporting available to IT leaders will at least help them to make more informated decisions about the partners they pick.
“Without full visibility of what their technology estate is costing, consuming and emitting, businesses cannot evidence clearly whether cloud and AI investments are advancing or undermining their climate goals,” Oliver concluded.
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Craig HaleWith several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value!
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