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Contents 1 Today and Earlier 1.1 IT and CO2 Emissions 1.2 IT and Energy Consumption 2 Forecasts 2.1 IT and Energy Consumption

Today and Earlier

IT and CO₂ Emissions

• IT accounts for 2% of CO₂ emissions globally—the same as the aviation industry. (Gartner 2007) <> + ><

IT and Energy Consumption

• IT accounts for around 2% to 3% of energy consumption in the UK. (EITLT) <> + (Computergram Jul-07)

Forecasts

IT and Energy Consumption

• EITLT estimates that IT accounts for 2% to 3% of all energy consumption in the UK.