Information technology as a change actant in sustainability innovation: Insights from Uppsala

Authors:
Fredrik Bengtsson;Pär J. gerfalk
Affiliations:
Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 513, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden;Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 513, SE-751 20 Uppsala, Sweden
Venue:
The Journal of Strategic Information Systems
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This study investigates the effects of a sustainability initiative in a Swedish municipality viewed through the lens of actor network theory. The focus is on the consequences of committing to the implementation of a reporting and analysis system for IT-supported sustainability. This commitment involves several actor networks, both internal and external to the municipality. The study shows that, to implement successfully a sustainability initiative, a thorough understanding of organizational routines and standards is required to enrol the affected stakeholders. Information systems can play a central role as tools for improving sustainability indicators and routines, thereby constituting important change actants.