Certification Benefits

The FFITS.ORG certification and labelling program is oriented towards organisations who have undertaken significant steps in implementing environmentally sustainable IT practices.

Recognition

In today’s’ business marketplace “Green” or environmental issues are the forefront of purchasers’ minds. Not only are purchasers looking products and services that meet their environmental requirements, but they are also analysing their supply chain’s own corporate operations. As an organisation that has taken significant steps to implement more environmentally sustainable IT, the distinctive FFITS.ORG ticks provides businesses with a competitive differentiator, enabling you to stand out in your industry.

Education

Whether your goal is internal or external education, the FFITS.ORG label provides you with the ability to inform consumers, suppliers or partners of your environmental initiatives. The tick program is aligned with a star rating system which indicates your organisation’s level of Green IT implementation and provides a standard measurement for both internal and external communications, and from which to baseline annual improvements.

Awareness

Numerous studies have proven the key benefits of undertaking corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, including:

Information technology (IT) today is one of the single most influential services provisioned internally – without it most organisations would likely be unable to operate. With this in mind it is crucial in a comprehensive and holistic CSR awareness program to integrate IT, and promote IT initiatives using industry standards such as the FFITS.ORG label.

Ongoing Support

We have developed an ongoing program of marketing and support with our certifying customers, as well as a comprehensive welcome package.

Marketing

FFITS.ORG undertakes regular campaigns across a range of print and online media to raise awareness of both the importance of Green IT, and to promote certifying organisations.

At the start of each financial year we develop a comprehensive marketing strategy and implement it with the funds from certifying customers to help us reach our goals and at the same time, help our certifying customers gain PR for their organisation.

Support

As well as regular contact and updates on the Green IT world, each year we also develop a program of educational and action taking initiatives where we support our certifying organisations.  For example, one of our annual events is International Green IT Awareness Week in the first week of June.

During this week we organise in-person events, as well as a globally-attended virtual event.  Our certifying customers will gain the opportunity to promote their organisation during this event through options such as press interviews, speaking opportunities, email newsletter exposure, social networking, and press releases to name a few.

Welcome Package

Each certifying customer is provided with a comprehensive welcome package including:

• Discount vouchers and offers from a range of partners such as Connection Research and IT Governance UK
• Educational material including templates, strategies and tips for green IT
• Latest research reports we have developed or licensed for your benefit
• Subscription to our quarterly newsletter