Digital services are increasing, leading to higher energy consumption. CSC, the national research and education network (NREN) of Finland, has created a tool calculating the carbon dioxide emissions related to digital services. Thereby, sustainable choices are enabled.
The tool was first developed for digital preservation services. Many countries – including Finland – see a trend of preserving still more cultural heritage and research data for future generations in digital form.
“There’s no point in preserving cultural heritage for the next generation if that generation doesn’t have the conditions to live on this planet,” says Mikko Tiainen, Development Manager at CSC, leading carbon footprint modelling for digital preservation services.
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Submitted by Morten Anderson
