Cloud computing can generate additional value on enhancing environmental
sustainability. Moving to the cloud means the reduction of
acquiring computer hardware and network devices. Most importantly,
the use of electricity in organizations will be diminished. In the meantime,
the result of e-waste generation will also be shortened. These environmental
protection activities create the social value in our society.
This value effect contributes to the green IT movement and finally
reaches to the goal of environmental sustainability. It could be the
best scenario to the development of cloud computing technology.