When asked for reasons for not implementing a green IT strategy, nearly one in five respondents felt that there was no need, while an equally significant fraction said that they had other priorities at the moment, said Springboard.

For those willing to consider green IT, finding the right skills tops the list of challenges, ahead of implementation and budgetary concerns, the research house added.

The study's findings also indicate that the market also needs aggressive education as nearly 15 percent of respondents claimed that they do not how or where to begin with regard to green IT, Springboard noted.