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Perceptions of Green Information Systems in Operations

Brew, Milo and Sjöström, Jesper LU (2025) INFM10 20251
Department of Informatics
Abstract
This thesis explores how operations-intensive organizations in logistics, manufacturing, and mining perceive Green Information Systems (Green IS) as tools to align profitability with envi-ronmental sustainability. Using a qualitative, interpretivist methodology, the study draws on semi-structured interviews with senior professionals within operations to examine how deci-sion-makers evaluate the strategic and financial value of Green IS technologies, such as AI, IoT, and KPI dashboards. While the term “Green IS” is often unfamiliar, its core principles are ac-tively applied. These systems are primarily viewed as enablers of operational efficiency and reg-ulatory compliance, with sustainability benefits emerging as valuable by-products... (More)
This thesis explores how operations-intensive organizations in logistics, manufacturing, and mining perceive Green Information Systems (Green IS) as tools to align profitability with envi-ronmental sustainability. Using a qualitative, interpretivist methodology, the study draws on semi-structured interviews with senior professionals within operations to examine how deci-sion-makers evaluate the strategic and financial value of Green IS technologies, such as AI, IoT, and KPI dashboards. While the term “Green IS” is often unfamiliar, its core principles are ac-tively applied. These systems are primarily viewed as enablers of operational efficiency and reg-ulatory compliance, with sustainability benefits emerging as valuable by-products rather than primary goals. The alignment of profit and sustainability is shown to be conditionally shaped by firm size, digital maturity, investment capacity, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU ETS, CSRD). Barriers include legacy infrastructure and organizational inertia. The thesis concludes that Green IS is increasingly regarded as essential for responsible resource management and operational excellence. When supported by strategic commitment, top-down leadership, and organizational readiness, Green IS holds the potential to intrinsically motivate sustainable trans-formation while delivering real business value. (Less)
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author
Brew, Milo and Sjöström, Jesper LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
Exploring Profit Incentives and Sustainability through Digital Technologies
course
INFM10 20251
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Green Information Systems (Green IS), Sustainability, Profitability, Digital Technologies, Operations Management
language
English
id
9203094
date added to LUP
2025-06-19 12:47:58
date last changed
2025-06-19 12:47:58
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  abstract     = {{This thesis explores how operations-intensive organizations in logistics, manufacturing, and mining perceive Green Information Systems (Green IS) as tools to align profitability with envi-ronmental sustainability. Using a qualitative, interpretivist methodology, the study draws on semi-structured interviews with senior professionals within operations to examine how deci-sion-makers evaluate the strategic and financial value of Green IS technologies, such as AI, IoT, and KPI dashboards. While the term “Green IS” is often unfamiliar, its core principles are ac-tively applied. These systems are primarily viewed as enablers of operational efficiency and reg-ulatory compliance, with sustainability benefits emerging as valuable by-products rather than primary goals. The alignment of profit and sustainability is shown to be conditionally shaped by firm size, digital maturity, investment capacity, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU ETS, CSRD). Barriers include legacy infrastructure and organizational inertia. The thesis concludes that Green IS is increasingly regarded as essential for responsible resource management and operational excellence. When supported by strategic commitment, top-down leadership, and organizational readiness, Green IS holds the potential to intrinsically motivate sustainable trans-formation while delivering real business value.}},
  author       = {{Brew, Milo and Sjöström, Jesper}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Perceptions of Green Information Systems in Operations}},
  year         = {{2025}},
}