Understanding CO₂ Emissions

Last updated: 28th June, 2024.

What are Digital CO₂ Emissions?

Digital CO₂ emissions refer to the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the energy consumption of digital technologies. This includes everything from data centres powering the internet to the electricity used by your devices.

For example:

• Sending an email with a large attachment can produce around 50 grams of CO₂ emissions.
• Watching an hour of streaming video on platforms like Netflix can emit up to 55 grams of CO₂.

Sources of Digital CO₂ Emissions

The primary sources of digital CO₂ emissions include:

• Data Centres: These facilities consume massive amounts of electricity to store and process data.
• Network Infrastructure: The cables, routers, and servers that make up the internet require significant energy.
• End-User Devices: Smartphones, computers, and other devices used to access the internet contribute to emissions through their electricity use.

Why it Matters

Understanding and reducing digital CO₂ emissions is essential for combating climate change. As our reliance on digital technology grows, so does our digital carbon footprint. Companies have a responsibility to mitigate their impact by adopting sustainable practices.

How Become Sustainable | Today Helps

The Become Sustainable | Today platform helps companies understand and reduce their digital CO₂ emissions through the following features:

• Comprehensive Analysis: By analysing your webpages, the platform provides insights into the carbon footprint of your digital presence.
• Automated Monitoring: Our premium service offers daily automated analysis of unlimited URLs, allowing you to track and manage your emissions regularly.
• Actionable Insights: Receive email notifications and 7-day trends insights to stay informed about your emissions and take timely actions to reduce them.
• Batch Uploads and Sitemaps: Easily upload multiple URLs or submit your sitemap to get a complete picture of your digital footprint.

Steps to Reduce Digital CO₂ Emissions

Here are some steps you can take to reduce your digital carbon footprint:

• Optimise your website for energy efficiency by reducing file sizes and improving server efficiency.
• Use green hosting services that rely on renewable energy sources.
• Encourage remote work to reduce travel-related emissions.
• Regularly update and maintain digital infrastructure to ensure it runs efficiently.

Get Started Today

Join Become Sustainable | Today and take the first step towards a greener digital presence. By understanding and managing your CO₂ emissions, you can contribute to a more sustainable future.

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