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The Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a global programme driven by IT giants like Google, HP, Intel, Lenovo and Microsoft, has launched its India chapter.
"We are pleased to be part of this industry movement in India to help abate climate change. Computers have helped India transform into an efficient emerging economy, with increased productivity from online transactions, reduced travel and more," Intel director (Corporate Affairs -- South Asia) Rahul Bedi said in a statement.
The launch of the India chapter is led by Intel, Dell, HP, Google and the World Wildlife Fund.
The India chapter of CSCI and its constituents will encourage the development of more energy-efficient computing devices by manufacturers and also educate companies and individuals in smart practices of power management.
Started in the US in 2007, CSCI is a non-profit group of eco-conscious consumers, businesses and conservation organisations promoting adoption of smart technologies in everyday business and personal computing for improving efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
India is the sixth largest producer and consumer of energy in the world.
According to the 'PC Energy Report 2009', US companies waste $2.8 billion every year powering 108 million unused PCs. In 2009, the unused PCs are expected to emit about 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.