This week’s Green IT Roundup features:  The reluctance of UK organizations to develop and implement Green IT policies, the British government launches two new initiatives to help the public sector and local communities to reduce their carbon emissions and energy costs, Facebook’s commitment to Green energy, TechNavio releases its PC and Server Management Software Market 2010-2014 report, and University College Cork earning g the World’s first ISO 50001 Certification.

40 Percent Of UK Businesses Lack Green IT Policies
According to a survey conducted by One Poll, it revealed that as many as 40 percent of UK organizations have failed to implement any Green IT policies, with many reluctant to implement even the simplest initiative.

TechNavio Announces the Publication of its Report – Global PC and Server Power Management Software Market 2010-2014
TechNavio releases its Global PC and Server Power Management Software Market 2010-2014 report.  According to the report, one of the predominant drivers encouraging organizations to increase the utilization of PC and Server power management is the need to reduce overall operating costs of managing network infrastructure.

Government Pledges £30m for Green IT Projects
The British government announces two initiatives to help the public sector and local communities to attain savings through renewable energy technologies.  These initiatives offer funding to schools, hospitals and universities to help them reduce their carbon emissions and energy bills.

Facebook Commits to Green its Energy but Can it Deliver
Facebook announces that it will work with Greenpeace to encourage utilities to develop renewable energy while initiating new programs that promote clean energy decisions and conservation of energy.

University College Cork is First in World to Earn ISO 50001
University College Cork is the first public sector organization in Ireland to achieve ISO 50001 certification.  The university was able to achieve ISO 50001 certification through the implementation of several sustainability initiatives, such as utilizing heat recovery, wind energy and new ventilation techniques.