Bridging the Cost-Carbon Divide: IBM Apptio Roundtable Series Unites IT, Finance, and Sustainability Leaders
Clutch partnered with IBM Apptio to deliver a two-city roundtable series in Sydney and Melbourne, bringing together leaders across IT, finance, technology, and sustainability to explore how to align cost optimisation with carbon reduction—and make sustainable IT a strategic business priority.
The Brief
As part of their market engagement strategy, IBM Apptio partnered with Clutch to convene a senior leadership roundtable series that addressed one of the most pressing questions facing technology and finance teams today: How can organisations reduce IT costs and emissions at the same time? The goal was to foster candid, peer-driven conversations across disciplines—without a product-heavy agenda.
The Work
Clutch and IBM Apptio designed a peer-led experience in two cities:
- Sydney at O Bar and Dining: A high-floor venue overlooking the city, ideal for deep strategic discussion.
- Melbourne at Jayda: A premium, intimate setting for cross-functional collaboration.
Each roundtable brought together a carefully selected group of senior leaders across technology, finance, ESG, and sustainability roles to share how they’re applying FinOps and GreenOps principles to drive impact.
The Outcome
Sydney Roundtable: 19 senior attendees from brands including Optus, Endeavour Group, NSW Health, Domain, AMP, and ANZ Bank.
Melbourne Roundtable: 14 senior attendees from brands including AGL, Kraft Heinz, ANZ, Epworth Healthcare, and Silverchain Group.
Event Highlights
Key discussion points included:
- Bridging the Cost-Carbon Divide
Leaders shared how FinOps and GreenOps strategies are being combined to reduce both cloud costs and emissions—without compromising performance. - Tracking & Reporting IT Sustainability Metrics
Attendees explored how to align IT carbon tracking with ESG frameworks and upcoming regulatory requirements, including what’s working and where gaps remain. - Making Sustainable IT a Business Priority
The group discussed how to position sustainable IT as a board-level imperative—ensuring alignment between CFOs, CIOs, and sustainability teams.
Conclusion
This roundtable series reinforced Clutch and IBM Apptio’s shared ability to unite finance, tech, and sustainability leaders around complex, strategic challenges. By focusing on real-world approaches to sustainable IT, the series helped advance the dialogue from abstract principles to actionable collaboration.