We are pleased to share a newsletter dedicated to Digital Carbon Footprint — a topic that is becoming increasingly important as our everyday digital activities contribute more and more to global greenhouse gas emissions.
The publication explores how actions such as sending emails, streaming videos, and storing data in the cloud all leave a measurable carbon trace. Digital technology is currently responsible for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions — and this share is growing. The newsletter includes expert insights from Dr. Mirosław Hajder, practical tips for reducing your digital footprint, and key facts that may change the way you think about your screen time.
Did you know that approximately 306 billion emails are sent globally every day, resulting in a carbon footprint of over 446 million tonnes annually? Or that a single photo posted by a high-reach social media account can generate energy consumption equivalent to a laptop running for over 50 years without interruption? Or that over 60% of the energy used to power Facebook servers is generated from coal?
The newsletter also introduces the concept of Digital Sobriety — a responsible and conscious approach to technology use that can limit the growth of digital energy consumption to just 1.5% — and highlights Digital Clean Up Day (16 March), a global initiative already joined by 170 countries and territories.
This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the environmental impact of technology and in taking action towards Sustainable Development Goal 13 — Climate Action.
📄 Read the newsletter and discover how small digital habits can make a real difference for our planet.