Your Cloud Emits CO2 - Understanding and Reducing Carbon Emissions in Cloud Computing

Explore the environmental impact of cloud computing in this 27-minute conference talk from Conf42 Internet of Things 2023. Delve into the CO2 emissions produced by data centers and understand why this issue matters. Learn about the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, regulatory frameworks, and corporate commitments to sustainability. Discover methods for measuring cloud infrastructure's carbon footprint, including embodied emissions and usage-related emissions. Examine the concept of Software Carbon Intensity and explore available data sources for assessment. Gain insights into reduction strategies, including the role of hyperscalers, FinOps, and GreenOps. Understand the importance of choosing eco-friendly regions and implementing carbon-aware practices. Walk away with practical takeaways to minimize the environmental impact of cloud operations.

intro
preamble
voracious datacenters
why bothering?
the ghg protocol
scope ?
regulations
commitments
measure cloud infrastructure - powering your cloud
software carbon intensity
embodied emissions
use emissions
software carbon intensity
available data
"less" available data
measure
carbonifer, green software foundation
reduction
hyperscalers
finops, greenops
choose your region
carbon awareness
take-away
thank you