- Cutting-edge dashboard enables tracking and managing greenhouse gas emissions across cloud services
IBM, a global provider of hybrid cloud and AI solutions, has unveiled a powerful new tool, the IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator, designed to help enterprises track and manage greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their cloud services. The AI-informed dashboard aims to support organizations in advancing their sustainability objectives and addressing environmental challenges.
In today’s world, businesses across various industries are adopting hybrid cloud and AI technologies to drive digital transformation and remain resilient, secure, and compliant. At the same time, CEOs are increasingly recognizing the importance of environmental sustainability, with 42% of them identifying it as their top challenge in the next three years, according to a recent study by IBM.
As organizations embrace AI for strategic decision-making, they face the challenge of balancing high-performance workloads with sustainability efforts. The growth of data processing required for AI workloads can contribute to higher GHG emissions, putting pressure on companies to reduce their carbon footprint.
The IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator comes to the rescue by quickly identifying patterns and outliers in data associated with higher emissions. Developed in collaboration with Intel and utilizing machine learning and advanced algorithms from IBM Research, the tool provides organizations with insights to inform their emissions mitigation strategies.
Alan Peacock, General Manager of IBM Cloud, stressed the significance of addressing carbon emissions amidst growing demands from investors, regulators, and customers. He emphasized IBM’s commitment to helping clients achieve their sustainability goals while managing data growth in both cloud and on-premise environments.
One company already leveraging the IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator is e.tres, an Argentinian e-commerce platform. With sustainability at the core of their operations, e.tres uses the AI-powered dashboard to measure and offset greenhouse gas emissions in their digital shopping experience, aiming to create a more sustainable online shopping environment.
The IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator empowers clients to access GHG emissions data for their cloud workloads effortlessly. By visualizing and tracking emissions associated with individual cloud services and locations, companies can identify hotspots and opportunities for improvement. The tool allows emissions analysis on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, enabling enterprises to monitor their progress towards sustainability targets and adjust strategies in real-time.
Furthermore, the IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator generates output and audit trails to facilitate emissions reporting. Clients can integrate their emissions data into the IBM Envizi ESG suite for further analysis and reporting.
This new tool is part of IBM’s commitment to providing sustainability solutions and consulting expertise. IBM Cloud’s partnership with Intel has also contributed to the reduction of GHG emissions through the use of Intel’s most sustainable data center processors, the 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, which are tracked via the IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator dashboard.
IBM is a global leader in providing hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting expertise to clients in over 175 countries. With a focus on capitalizing on data insights, streamlining business processes, and driving competitive advantages, IBM empowers enterprises to thrive in their respective industries.
The IBM Cloud Carbon Calculator marks a significant step forward in helping organizations turn sustainability aspirations into action. It complements IBM’s existing portfolio of sustainability solutions and reflects their mission to create a more energy-efficient future for all.