Tecnologia da Informação Verde : um estudo sobre a sustentabilidade nas empresas de desenvolvimento de software em Aracaju/SE

Abstract

Green Information technology was created with the purpose of reversing the cenary caused fur use and discard of computer resources inappropriate, because the use inappropriate increases energy consumption, and discard inappropriate can cause soil and groundwater pollution. Thus, one perceives the importance of inserting sustainable practices in companies. The present work aimed to analyze if Green Information Technology practices are implemented in software development companies in the city of Aracaju/SE. For this, was necessary to search the profile of companies and employees interviewed, analyze the knowledge about IT practices, and identify the practices implemented in companies. The research was classified as exploratory descriptive qualitative basis. The research method was selected for the study of multiple cases, and the instrument used to obtain the data was an interview. The results indicate that despite some practices implemented in the selected companies, the interviewees demonstrated some knowledge about the Green IT theme. Therefore, a proposal of actions was elaborated, aiming to promote the implementation of sustainable practices in companies. With the help of reducing the damage caused by improper discard of electronic equipment.