Green - Informatica

At Informatica, we take pride in all our work, but we know that our professional integrity is linked to our environmentally friendly business operations. This may not be the kind of focus you would expect from a leader in security and privacy, but we believe that it is every organization's responsibility to adopt sustainable practices and strive towards a greener footprint on this planet. We may not be the largest company in our industry, but we work tirelessly in a continuous effort to be the greenest. From our paperless approach to administration and billing to our dedication to recycling and carbon footprint reduction, we share our operational practices with our partners and clients. All our client communications and the vast majority of promotional activities are electronic. We encourage sustainability where possible and critically prefer suppliers that are as passionate about the environment as we are.
We support the use of clean energy and encourage partners and vendors to embrace the same values. Our shared data centre is carbon neutral and so are all our Internet hosting operations through the purchase of renewable energy certificates that offset millions of kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy usage. From the use of high efficiency power supplies to intelligent components, we strive to use as little energy as possible across all operational activities. An excellent way to reduce our costs and reinvest the savings into the company for the benefit of our valued clients, our strategic approach to Green IT is also centred around a framework of sustainability, performance and security, the 3 components of our Green IT Compliance Framework (www.GreenITCompliance.com).	The latest scientific research from the U.N. World Meteorological Organization and the U.S. Department of Energy indicates the grim reality that the Greenhouse Effect is accelerating, making global warming an even more pressing international concern than ever before. The new figures show accelerating increases in greenhouse gases even as record levels are being surpassed. In 2010, the growth and emissions of carbon dioxide grew faster than ever before, and those levels set the new record. We're small, but we dream big and we strive to make a tangible difference. If we can't make a dent, at least we pick up after ourselves. How do you measure up? Claudiu Popa Founder and President, Informatica Corporation	In our corporate offices we participate in the community recycling program and use reusable kitchen items, as opposed to disposable utensils and cups. Our company cars are ultra low emissions vehicles (ULEV) and convert ground level ozone into oxygen to actually reduce smog and protect public health. To further support our commitment to responsible transportation, they are also recyclable at an impressive 85%, one of the highest ratings in the industry. Naturally, being environmentally friendly is simply not sustainable if it comes with added costs, lower productivity and reduced security. It all has to mesh. To maximize efficiencies along with security and performance you need to adopt a strategic approach to systems integration, process design and configuration management. So talk to your Risk Advisor or approach us for a customized Verify risk assessment. We will walk you through all the areas that are often impacted by an unbridled 'green' focus and help you unlock the potential of your own green initiatives.