Towards a Carbon Free IT World

As stated by many researchers, carbon emission due to technological advancement has already reached an unprecedented level all over the world. Today the average global temperature is increasing at a rate that was never observed before.

As a result severe consequences such as extreme weather conditions, sea level rise, forest fires, the spread of deseases and water pollution are already being experienced. As such, it is the prime responsibility of everyone to protect the environment for our future generations to enjoy.

In addressing this alarming carbon crisis, Eurocenter DDC (Pvt.) Ltd. has launched an environment care programme titled "Towards a Carbon Free IT World", which intends to create a strong awareness on 'environment protection' among other organisations in the local IT industry. In this regard Eurocenter DDC aims to plant 2000 trees throughout the island over the next three years. As an initial step 500 trees will be planted along with the cooperation of the Ministry of Environment and the Bandarawela Municipal Council over the November 1st weekend in Bandarawela. According to Eurocenter's CEO, Mano Sekaram, this exercise alone will neutralise the total carbon emission created by Eurocenter employees over the next three years.

In the very near future Eurocenter DDC hopes to obtain the prestigious ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Standard) which will further help the organisation to protect the environment.