ECM has been repeatedly shown to assist organizations in meeting many of the typical objectives they face today. As those objectives have changed over the years, ECM has evolved to meet these new demands. The latest executive mandate is to reduce the impact the organization is having on the global environment. Legislation, social pressure and good corporate governance are all demanding that every company takes steps to reduce its carbon footprints and better utilise resources.

In this white paper, we will first review the impact that poorly managed content has on the environment, and clarify exactly what is meant by “going green.” This will be followed by an analysis of the role that ECM can play in helping organizations improve this situation, and finally the steps that need to be taken to achieve this.