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While it's true that many organisations are looking to reduce their carbon footprint, it's also the case that much of the green hype is unfounded. Besides, there's plenty of evidence that planting-a-tree missions are a misguided approach to reducing carbon emissions.

British software firm Access Accounting has incorporated a tool within its accounting package that will enable enterprises to assess the carbon footprint of individual users or departments within the company.

A survey carried out within the 150-member Corporate iT Forum reveals 81 percent to have pushed Green IT further up their agenda compared to last year. But cost remains a crucial sticking point.