Report 24 Sep 2024

The Carbon Footprint of AI versus AI for Sustainability - InBrief Analysis - Worldwide

This report examines the potential and challenges of AI technology regarding CO2 emissions as well as the different approaches to meeting these challenges.

Contents:

Management Summary

Introduction: Is AI Part of the Climate Challenge or Part of its Solution?

Sustainability OF AI

  • Sustainability of IT infrastructures
  • Sustainability of AI models
  • Sustainability of AI usage

Sustainability THROUGH AI

  • AI for good
  • Sustainability tracking and reporting with AI

PAC’s Recommendations

  • Recommendations for IT providers
  • Recommendations for IT users