- Lack of official statistics on energy use of digital infrastructure
- Uncertainty in data centre energy estimates due to lack of available data
Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 70-95 TWh/year (digital infrastructure). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
70-95 TWh/year (digital infrastructure)
2022
Energy Use
70-95 TWh/year (digital infrastructure)
2022
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Energy ConsumptionEnvironmental Impact of Digital Infrastructure