Momentum: How the cloud is powering the global push for sustainability

Mattias Persson
3 min readFeb 12, 2022
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There are many aspects of sustainability that businesses need to take into account when trying to reduce their environmental impact. One of the most effective is to make use of cloud technology solutions, which can help you save on energy costs, increase your efficiency and be more sustainable.

How the cloud is the great equalizer

The cloud is the great equalizer in 2018. It’s putting everyone on a level playing field, no matter the size of your business or how much infrastructure you have in place. It’s more cost-effective than it has ever been to get started with cloud services. Experienced professionals in a variety of industries are using cloud services to launch new businesses. Even established businesses are moving their operations to the cloud. This guide

Why people are increasingly using cloud based IT services

Cloud-based IT services offer a number of advantages over traditional IT services. They are often cheaper, more scalable, and provide improved security. Businesses can also focus on their core services without having to spend time managing the IT infrastructure. For these reasons, it’s no surprise that cloud-based IT services offer a number of benefits for businesses.

The impact of the cloud on sustainability efforts

Recent research shows that an overwhelming majority (almost 90%) of enterprises are using the cloud in some form or fashion. Of these, more than 50% are considering cloud-based services for sustainability technologies. Cloud storage is rapidly becoming cheaper and data management is getting easier with each passing day. It’s no wonder so many companies are moving to the cloud. How will you incorporate the cloud into your sustainability program? One of the most important aspects of your initiative is data management. This can save you money, time and resources while improving sustainability outcomes.

The benefits of using the Cloud for reducing CO2 emissions

The Cloud is a key resource for reducing CO2 emissions. With the Cloud, you can transfer data and applications securely and without any disruption in service, which means that your carbon footprint will be lower. It also means that there’s no need to invest in hardware and infrastructure, which can save resources and space. Finally, it has an economic benefit: the costs of the service provider are spread over all its customers, so you’ll be paying less than if you were using on-premise technology. The Cloud has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. It’s estimated that by 2020, the industry will save more than $19 billion in energy costs.

What you can do to reduce your carbon footprint

Reducing your carbon footprint is a difficult and often overwhelming task. The good news is that there are many simple actions we can take to reduce our carbon emissions. For example, you can take public transportation instead of driving to work, use less hot water in your home, and eat less meat. The world is becoming increasingly educated about the effects of climate change and as such people are more open to doing what it takes to help fix the problem. One of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to change your lightbulbs to LED bulbs. LED lights are more efficient, last longer, and are more environmentally friendly. They also have a much lower carbon footprint thanks to their manufacturing process. You can also try purchasing products that are renewable, biodegradable, or recyclable. If you’re looking for a solid rule of thumb about how much water your washing machine uses per load, go with cold water rather than hot.

Conclusions

The push for sustainability is already partly fueled by cloud technology. It is becoming easier to build sustainable buildings that are more energy efficient. Cities are able to reduce the carbon emissions by implementing renewable sources of energy like solar and wind power. The cloud also enables us to connect with people around the world on more sustainable practices, which can help spread knowledge. -The cloud enables businesses to be more efficient, competitive, and innovative
-Sustainability is about the resources our society consumes. A sustainable economy will have a vibrant environment that supports both economic prosperity and social equity
-Growth in the cloud is very encouraging, but it’s just one part of the solution for a more sustainable world
-Achieving sustainability requires thinking beyond efficiency

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Mattias Persson

Seasoned IT management and technology consultant with expertise in cloud adoption and enterprise architecture