IT carbon emissions set to soar above aviation
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The EU Commission has revealed that CO2 emissions from the IT sector are comparable to that of the vilified aviation sector – and is considering further legislation.
Currently, the aviation and IT sectors each generate 2% of global emissions and the threatened new regulations will deliver businesses even more gloom in a worsening economic climate.
However, IT cabling and infrastructure specialist LS, makes the point that any organisation can already claim a 30% capital allowance when deploying energy saving intelligent power management across their IT estate.
Says the company’s Paul Eo: “The enhanced capital allowance is a compelling reason for IT and data centre managers to improve their energy management, reduce consumption and save money.
“Even more compelling is the multi-millions of pounds that a 30% power saving represents in the average data centre. Every business is looking to hold its bottom line and these capital allowances won’t be available for ever.”
Intelligent power management collects power usage information and provides data that allows managers to make informed business decisions – resulting in the reduced energy costs, carbon savings measured in mega tonnes and improved business efficiency.
