IT Industry Gets a D+ for Green Policy, Labor Practices

With the exception of Ricoh, Intel and Motorola Mobility, the IT industry earns dismal grades when it comes to sustainability and social practices, averaging about a D+, Oekom Research AG says in a new report.

Office equipment maker Ricoh of Japan and chip producer Intel in the U.S. each earned a B+, the highest grade, and cell phone manufacturer Motorola Mobility earned a B, in Oekom’s analysis.

Oekom, a ratings firm that specializes in sustainable investment, looked at 205 companies in its review. Here’s a chart showing the range of grades earned:

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