Sustainability Index for Software Providers: IBM

Description

This IDC Vendor Profile presents IBM's performance against 130+ parameters contained in IDC's European Sustainable Strategies and Technologies (ESST) Index for software vendors. It identifies the areas in which IBM outperforms the industry average and provides a view of the vendor's best practices. It examines three areas:The vendor's environmental, social, and governance achievementsThe vendor's social and environmental sustainability portfolio of products and solutions to help customers on their sustainability journeysThe vendor's altruistic activities aimed at providing technology solutions and skills to advance good causesIDC selects vendors for profiles based on their overall sustainability performance measured against our criteria, their proactivity on sustainability issues, and their provision of information in a transparent manner.The following vendors have been assessed as a part of IDC's Sustainability Index research: Adobe, Benchmark ESG, BMC Software, ESET, Genesys, Goby, IBM, IFS, Logo, Microsoft, Mobilexpense, NetApp, OneTrust, Oracle, Persefoni, Sage, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Software AG, Sphera, TietoEvry, and Wolters Kluwer.

Product Code: EUR250944823

IDC Opinion

In This Vendor Profile

Situation Overview

Introduction to IDC's European Sustainable Strategies and Technologies Index
- Tech Vendor Performance
- Tech as an Enabler
- Tech for Good
Company Overview
IBM Sustainability Strategy
IBM's Overall Performance in the IDC ESST Index for Software Providers
Pillar One: Tech Vendor Performance
- Governance
- Social Sustainability
  - Supply Chain for Company Operations
- Environmental Sustainability
Pillar Two: Tech as an Enabler
- Monetization
- Sustainable Software Features and Practices
- ESG Management and Reporting Software and Security Software
- Software for Operational Optimization
Pillar Three: Tech for Good
- Executive Support & Partnerships for Good
- Social Good
- Donations and Volunteering
- Good for Local Communities
- Solutions for Good

Future Outlook

Scope 3 Reporting: The Need for Supply Chain Transparency
IT Efficiency as a Top Priority for Sustainable Enterprises
ESG Data Integration Platforms

Essential Guidance

Advice for IBM
- Ensuring the Seamless Integration of IBM Solutions
- Educating Clients on the Role of IT Services, Solutions, and Value Chains in Sustainable Transformation