The approach
The Institute of Sustainable IT wishes to facilitate the search for qualified profiles in the field of sustainable IT for organisations wishing to be supported in their sustainable IT approach.
By proposing this directory, the ISIT wishes to create a link between experts in the field of sustainable IT and organisations that are committed to a sustainable IT approach.
The application and selection process
The European network of sustainable IT institutes, led by ISIT Switzerland for this project, has defined a process for validating the profile of each candidate and determining their eligibility to be included in the directory of sustainable IT experts.
The application, based on objective criteria, is first transcribed into a semi-automated evaluation grid which gives an initial assessment of the level potentially reachable by the candidate.
On the basis of this initial result, and accepting a 5% margin of error, the profile of each candidate whose profile is on the way to Gold level is audited by an independent panel of sustainable IT experts. The objective is to determine as accurately as possible which profiles can claim this level of excellence.
Finally, a fee is charged for any application for the title of sustainable IT Expert. The aim here is simply to finance the time spent accompanying and auditing each candidate. Applying a fee is a way for the ISIT network in Europe to make its economic model viable.
Levels of recognition
The European ISIT network has defined 3 levels of recognition: Bronze, Silver & Gold.
The Bronze level aims to recognise profiles that have acquired skills in sustainable IT and have developed the ability to support organisations.
The Silver level recognises profiles that have acquired skills and experience in supporting organisations in their sustainable IT approach.
The Gold level recognises profiles that have acquired skills and have several significant experiences in terms of supporting organisations in their sustainable IT approach.
Limit of responsibility
INR in France, ISIT belgium and INR CH (ISIT Europe) cannot guarantee the quality of the services provided by the sustainable IT experts listed in the directory. The services provided and their quality are the exclusive responsibility of the sustainable IT expert.
The contract between an sustainable IT expert listed in the directory and an organisation is totally independent of ISIT Europe and does not commit ISIT Europe in any way.
The application documents studied in order to determine 1) whether the candidate can appear in the directory of sustainable IT experts and 2) the level of recognition (bronze, silver, gold) are the sole production of the candidates and are studied by ISIT Europe on the basis of the good faith of these documents produced without any other verification with a third party.
In order for the application to be taken into account and studied by ISIT Europe, the candidate must pay a fixed amount of 250€. This amount is intended to finance the time spent by ISIT Europe to study the applications and to maintain the directory (technical development, evolution, updates, etc.). The payment of the 250€ fee does not guarantee the presence of the candidate in the sustainable IT Experts directory.
Application process
The application process is as follows:
- Application via the form presented on this site (link “Apply” in the main menu).
- Review of the documents and information provided, and semi-automatic evaluation via an evaluation grid allowing a pre-assignment of recognition levels.
- Meeting of the Jury which meets approximately once a quarter:
- Overall review of the files to check the consistency of the pre-assignment.
- Specific review of the files of candidates eligible for the “Gold” level by the Jury.
Future developments
The ISIT is aware of the importance of sustainable design of digital services, particularly through eco-design and accessibility, and wishes to do its utmost to optimise its services. This website is in beta version and will soon be optimised to be eco-designed and fully accessible.