POSTnote. It was first published on Monday, 1 December 2008. It was last updated on Monday, 1 December 2008.

ICT and CO2 emissions

The global greenhouse gas emissions from information and communication technology (ICT) are comparable with those of the aviation industry. This POSTnote focuses on the energy consumption of ICT equipment, and looks at action being taken to reduce it. It also mentions the wider environmental impact of ICT, and looks briefly at the significant contribution that ICT can make to reducing emissions in other sectors. These approaches are collectively referred to as 'green ICT'.

Download document: https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-319/POST-PN-319.pdf

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Type: Research briefing
Reference: POST-PN-319
Subjects: Conservation Computers Climate change ICT Environment protection Energy Electricity Standards Carbon emissions Greenhouse gas emissions
Published by: POST
Link: View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk

ICT and CO2 emissions

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