Information technology contribution to CO2 emissions across the globe

The average estimated carbon footprint of a laptop is around 422.5 kgs , which includes the carbon emissions during the production, transportation and first 4 years of use. It should be noted there is a large variation in CO2 emissions depending on the manufacturer, size of laptop and how often it’s used.

A digital carbon footprint is the CO2 emissions resulting from the production, use and data transfer of digital devices and infrastructure . In an increasingly digital world, our day to day lives have transformed with the use of technology.

ICT’s role in mitigating climate change is dual. Firstly, it can address sector emissions through energy efficiency and renewables uptake . Secondly, and more importantly, it has the potential to deliver emissions reductions across the wider economy. In terms of efficiency, progress is good.

The ICT Carbon Footprint is the amount of carbon generated by the Information and Communication Technology sector .