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A view of the sustainable computing landscape
Benjamin C Lee1, David Brooks2, Arthur van Benthem1
1University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Patterns (New York, N.Y.)
|September 10, 2025
Summary
This research proposes a sustainable computing agenda to reduce the environmental impact of information and communication technology (ICT). It outlines strategies for carbon accounting, hardware design, renewable energy, and integrated systems to curb emissions.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Economics
Background:
- Information and communication technology (ICT) contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions (2.1%-3.9%).
- Rapid growth in computing power, particularly for AI, exacerbates environmental concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a holistic research agenda for achieving sustainable computing.
- To mitigate the substantial environmental impact of ICT.
Main Methods:
- Developing accurate carbon accounting models.
- Implementing life cycle design strategies for hardware.
- Optimizing the use of renewable energy sources.
- Creating integrated design and management strategies for future hardware and software systems.
Main Results:
- The proposed research aims to flatten and reverse the growth trajectories of computing power and carbon emissions.
- A holistic approach is crucial, as strategies for operational carbon may affect embodied carbon, and vice versa.
Conclusions:
- Achieving sustainable computing necessitates interdisciplinary collaboration.
- The agenda addresses the environmental impact of ICT through a multi-faceted strategy.
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