Overview
ISO/IEC TS 19770-13:2026 is an international technical specification providing comprehensive guidance for incorporating sustainability aspects into an IT asset management system (ITAMS). Developed by ISO and IEC, this document is relevant for organizations of any size, type, or industry that manage information technology assets and seek to enhance sustainable business practices within their IT asset management (ITAM) activities.
By aligning ITAM strategies with sustainability objectives, organizations can address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, reduce environmental footprints, and foster responsible resource use. The guidance supports aligning ITAMS with broader sustainability initiatives and internationally recognized standards, maximizing social responsibility, compliance, and long-term value.
Key Topics
The standard covers a broad range of sustainability aspects for IT asset management, including:
- Sustainable (Green) IT: Promoting responsible use of IT assets, decarbonization strategies, and green IT initiatives.
- Supplier and Service Provider Conduct: Encouraging the adoption of environmental, social, and ethical practices across the IT asset supply chain.
- Resource Consumption: Managing material, energy, and IT infrastructure consumption to improve efficiency and reduce negative impacts.
- Life Cycle Management: Covering maintainability, repairability, interoperability, recyclability, and scalability of IT assets throughout their lifecycle.
- Governance and Culture: Establishing accountability, transparency, and leadership commitment for integrating sustainability into ITAM.
- Strategic Alignment: Developing sustainability policies, objectives, strategic plans, and transition strategies within ITAM.
- Risk and Impact Assessment: Evaluating ESG-related risks and opportunities, scenario analysis, and aligning with current sustainability frameworks.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging internal and external stakeholders to ensure sustainability actions are relevant and material.
- Measurement and Reporting: Creating metrics, KPIs, and systems for monitoring, measuring, and transparent reporting of sustainability outcomes within ITAM.
- Continual Improvement: Building a culture of ongoing improvement in sustainable IT asset management practices.
Applications
ISO/IEC TS 19770-13:2026 offers practical value to organizations aiming to:
- Embed Sustainability in IT Lifecycle: Guide the integration of sustainability at each IT asset lifecycle stage, from procurement to disposal.
- Enhance ESG Performance: Align ITAM with international frameworks for ESG, supporting reporting and compliance obligations.
- Drive Resource Efficiency: Reduce resource and energy consumption while maximizing the value and lifespan of IT assets.
- Mitigate Risks & Realize Opportunities: Systematically identify and address environmental and social risks associated with IT asset portfolios, while capitalizing on sustainability-driven innovations.
- Engage Stakeholders: Improve stakeholder trust and engagement by transparently tracking and communicating sustainability performance in ITAM.
- Align with International Standards: Facilitate harmonization with standards such as ISO 14001 (environmental management), ISO 26000 (social responsibility), and ISO 50001 (energy management).
This standard is applicable to organizations at various maturity levels in ITAMS and ESG implementation, providing adaptable principles and guidance to suit different operational capacities.
Related Standards
When implementing ISO/IEC TS 19770-13:2026, organizations may also reference related international standards to support comprehensive and sustainable IT asset management, including:
Aligning with these standards can strengthen organizational sustainability credentials, enhance compliance, and ensure a holistic approach to sustainable IT asset management.
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