Tech must look to build lean to go green
Technology’s role in tackling the growing climate emergency is recognized as a vital one. Yet, the sector's own detrimental contribution to the issue often goes overlooked.
The ever-evolving nature of tech, with constant changes in usage, equipment, and energy efficiency improvements, poses challenges in tracking its carbon footprint. However, projections suggest a concerning trend: by 2040, the ICT sector could contribute 14 percent of the world's carbon footprint, a significant jump from 1.5 percent in 2007.