Responsible computing
BCS is a founding member of the responsible computing movement and has been championing a new framework to guide tech leaders and their organisations in how to become a more responsible computing provider.
In the responsible computing framework, sustainable enterprises work to meet the environmental imperative. The framework’s guidance allows organisations to:
- Integrate their digital transformation and environmental sustainability strategies and efforts
- Use emerging technologies as a catalyst for developing smart and innovative solutions to environmental challenges
- Transform business processes into green intelligent workflows
- Infuse environmental sustainability into their enterprise experiences and culture
- Became an enabler and facilitator of change
The framework is designed around six different domains that each include the goals and prime and measurable maturity characteristics to achieve benefit and responsible impact.
The six domains of responsible computing
- Responsible Impact
Technologies and innovations that drive positive impact for society at large - Responsible Data Centre
Data Centres designed and operated with an emphasis on sustainability - Responsible Infrastructure
Efficient use of available and future technology - Responsible Data Usage
Data that is securely used in ways that drive transparency, fairness and respect for the users - Responsible Systems
Inclusive systems that address bias and discrimination driving equality for all - Responsible Code
Conscious code choices that optimise environmental, social and economic impact over time
Delve into the framework
BCS is a founding member of the Responsible Computing consortium that provides the framework for setting responsible corporate policies and practices. Through global collaborative partnerships in industry, consortium members develop, promote, apply and demonstrate responsible computing principles to restore trust in technology.
Discover more about the framework and the work of the consortium
What is Responsible Computing? Harvard Business Review article
In this HBR article, BCS CEO Rashik Parmar and co-authors outline the systemic Responsible Computing Framework. The piece also features details of the KPIs that leaders should focus on to address the framework’s six pillars.
Watch the video series
In this seven-part series, Rashik Parmar, Group CEO at BCS, explains why we need Responsible Computing now more than ever.
