Which puts IT in an excellent position to contribute to a sustainable world?

Question

Options

• AIT is not a big consumer of electricity.
• BIT does not create a lot of waste.
• CIT can help other industries to work more efficiently.

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  8% (4)
• C
  90% (44)

Explanation

Option C is correct because IT's greatest value to sustainability lies in its ability to optimize processes across virtually every other sector - enabling smarter energy grids, precision agriculture, efficient logistics, and reduced resource waste in manufacturing. This cross-industry leverage effect means IT acts as a force multiplier for global sustainability efforts.

Option A is wrong because IT is actually a significant consumer of electricity - data centers, devices, and networks account for a substantial and growing share of global energy use, making this statement factually incorrect.

Option B is wrong because IT generates considerable waste, particularly through e-waste (discarded electronics), which is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally and often contains toxic materials.

Memory tip: Think of IT as a "sustainability toolbox" - the tool itself may consume resources, but its real power is helping other industries build a greener world. Focus on IT's role as an enabler, not its own footprint.

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