From awareness to action: Evaluating green computing engagement among IT professionals for effective policy desig

Green computing has become increasingly relevant in today's digital era. This approach is aimed at minimizing environmental impact through the efficient use of computing resources. This study evaluated the awareness, knowledge, and practices of IT professionals regarding green computing to understand their role in promoting sustainable technology use. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combined quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, collecting data from 100 IT experts across 32 randomly selected IT companies in Manila. The quantitative analysis involved calculating means and standard deviations to assess the central tendencies of green computing adoption, while Levene's test and a t-test were conducted to compare variances and means between the two groups. The findings indicate no significant differences in awareness and knowledge of green computing between public and private sector IT professionals, with public sector professionals showing slightly higher awareness and knowledge scores. However, the practices of green computing differ significantly, with private sector professionals demonstrating a higher level of application. These results suggest the need for targeted initiatives to enhance green computing practices across both sectors, with policy recommendations aimed at fostering greater adoption of sustainable IT practices.