Standardization activities on ICTs & climate change

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector was observed to emit 2 to 2.5% of GHG among the total GHG emission. However, it is predicted that ICT sector will be one of the major GHG sources as it could be reach to 10 to 15% of the total emission by the increased use of ICTs on our life and many sectors. Major International standard bodies have started to study on reducing CO₂ emission from ICTs. The study includes methods to measure electricity consumed by ICTs, to reduce the rate of electricity usage and to use of non-fossil fuel sources, which will be key methods to control the carbon footprint of the ICT sector. This paper attempts to introduce the on-going standardization activities on ICTs and climate change.