Green IT

Klövern is engaged in reduce the burdens on the environment by:

Klövern is engaged in work to reduce the burdens on the environment by:

• Using telephone and web meetings for information and training, reducing travel and saves time.
• Maintaining secure connection to all systems making possible distance work and reducing the need for travel.
• Virtualization of servers enables us to use capacity optimally as well as to reduce energy consumption.
• The server environment is dealt with remotely, making for more efficient actions and reducing travel.
• The energy saving function is used on all computers to reduce unnecessary use of electricity.
•  Environmental requirements are taken into account when purchasing new computer and printers/copiers.
• Obsolete computer and telecommunications equipment is taken care of by experts for correct recycling.
• During 2011, new printers are being introduced with settings for printing on both sides of the paper as well as software to reduce unnecessary print outs. Leads to reduced use of paper and toner consumption.
• Computerized automatic control systems are used for energy optimization at properties and to reduce energy consumption.
• During 2010, a handheld computer system was introduced for computerized reading of electricity, heating and water consumption. This will lead to more reliable values, simplify maintenance and save travel for technical staff.