Digital decarbonization

  • By 2025, global data is estimated to exceed 180 zettabytes
  • The amount of digital data doubles every two years
  • A typical data-driven business with 100 full-time employees will generate approximately 2,203 tons of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to $28,267 in carbon offset costs in nature, thanks to the new data.
  • The inclusion of CO2 footprint data is a key factor missing from global decarbonisation policies
  • Data centers are responsible for 2.5 % to 3.7 % of all human-caused carbon dioxide. More than the aerospace industry (2.1 %)

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