Green Information Technology Strategic Plan - Departmental ...

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Conclusion / Next Steps
In summary, USDA is passionately moving forward to achieve the goals set forth
by the President of the United States and the Secretary of Agriculture. With the
dedication of USDA management and employees, the Department can reduce
carbon emissions by over 100,000 tons each year for the next 5 years.
Smart technology and Green technology is an emerging science. Each month,
United States businesses develop new tools to assist people in their environmental
stewardship of the earth while allowing commerce and knowledge to rapidly move
progress forward.
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In this public document, USDA has established transparent goals.
This document establishes a new pattern, a pattern which states that
mission results is not the only important factor, but the methods and
the process to achieve the results are also important. The methods
and process must minimize the impact on natural resources and the
environment.
USDA will release, on Earth Day each year, a public document with transparent goals,
to include; 1) an updated Green IT Plan; and 2) achievements to the listed goals.
Through the assistance of every citizen we serve and every employee, we can all make
a difference in the environmental protection of the Earth.
Green Information Technology Strategic Plan