Sustainability practices and metrics across different cloud platforms
In this section, we will explore how we can evaluate the following:
- Useful emission metrics on Google Cloud
- Best practices and strategies for carbon-free energy
- The energy efficiency of data centers
First of all, we will discuss some of the metrics of Google Cloud and also cite some of the initiatives and tools promoted by Microsoft.
Google’s role in sustainable cloud solutions has been overwhelming, and it has been the leading cloud provider in terms of purchasing sufficient renewable energy, more than any other organization. Starting with a pledge in 2007 to become the first major carbon-neutral company by 2017, 100% of its electricity consumption now comes from renewable energy. In the absence of enough wind and solar power or renewable resources, Google draws power from the local grid to run operations at a local data center. Conversely, when sufficient power is available, the...