CO₂-conscious computing is particularly at home in the fields of Sustainability and Environmental 4.0, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence. The term describes the handling of information technology and data centres, with a specific focus on how much CO₂ – that is, climate-damaging carbon dioxide – is produced in the process. The aim is to make the digital world more climate-friendly.
When companies use artificial intelligence, for example, or process large amounts of data, they consume a lot of electricity, often from fossil fuel sources. CO₂-aware computing starts here: it involves ensuring efficient use of hardware, optimising server utilisation, and integrating renewable energy sources. Switching off unnecessary devices or optimising processes are also part of this.
For example, a company operates a large data centre. Instead of running all servers around the clock, unused systems are switched off at night and green electricity is used. This significantly reduces CO₂ emissions.
CO₂-conscious computing helps to make digitalisation more sustainable and is an important building block for responsible growth in the digital world.
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