Earlier this week, a group gathered in Washington to discuss the importance of Information Technology in the business and environmental world. The ITIF event “Using IT to Create a More Sustainable World,” touched on the ways Internet technology can help the economy move forward in a more low cost and low carbon way.

After the event, NextGenWeb was able to interview Beth Shiroishi of AT&T to discuss the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) “Telepresence Report.” Using technology for business purposes is a growing trend among companies today. Now companies no longer have to send employers to events miles away. All work and discussions can be held over innovative online technologies. The telepresence approach to holding virtual meetings can save a $1 billion company nearly 900 business trips a year and reduce CO2 emissions up to 2,271 metric tons over five years. This type of technology also allows the employee to attend multiple events per day without affecting their work or personal life.

To hear more about Carbon Disclosure Project’s “Telepresence Report” watch the interview below with Beth Shiroishi.

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