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AI Carbon Footprint CalculatorExplore the future of sustainability with our AI Carbon Footprint Calculator. A tool that empowers you to measure the environmental impact of projects with precision, backed by the latest research. Make informed decisions and pave the way for a sustainable future.Measure Green, Build Clean
Key Features
MeasurableComparative analysis of AI models or algorithms based on environmental impact
Rating scoreScoring output with actionable insights
RecommendationsSuggestions and recommendations for optimizing AI projects to reduce carbon emissions
4 Key Sections to Calculate AI Carbon FootprintThe four sections below provide a comprehensive toolkit to assess carbon footprint of AI projects, offering a holistic view of environmental impact and opportunities for sustainability improvements.Click arrows to find out more.The geographical location of your project, operation, or initiative. Location data is crucial because environmental factors and energy sources can vary significantly from one region to another, impacting the carbon footprint.The purpose and application of AI within the project. How AI is utilized, whether it's for optimizing energy consumption, emissions reduction, or other sustainability goals. Understanding the use case helps tailor the analysis and recommendations to align with specific objectives. Focuses on the hardware and software resources required to run AI models. Details about their computing infrastructure, such as server specifications, data storage, and energy efficiency measures. This data is vital in accurately estimating the energy consumption associated with AI processing.Focuses on the AI Model you have selected to use for your AI project. Select the most appropriate AI model for your data and objectives, ensuring accurate carbon footprint calculations.
How to Use the AI Carbon Footprint CalculatorStep 1Fill out the multiple choice questionsStep 2Submit your answersStep 3Discover your overall score ranked across 4 categoriesStep 4Download your personalised reportStep 5Contact our specialised team to optimise your AI journey and provide detailed recommendations.AI Carbon Footprint Calculator
InfrastructureFocuses on the hardware and software resources required to run AI models. Details about their computing infrastructure, such as server specifications, data storage, and energy efficiency measures. This data is vital in accurately estimating the energy consumption associated with AI processing.
ModelFocuses on the AI Model you have selected to use for your AI project. Select the most appropriate AI model for your data and objectives, ensuring accurate carbon footprint calculations.
Use CaseThe purpose and application of AI within the project. How AI is utilized, whether it's for optimizing energy consumption, emissions reduction, or other sustainability goals. Understanding the use case helps tailor the analysis and recommendations to align with specific objectives.
LocationThe geographical location of your project, operation, or initiative. Location data is crucial because environmental factors and energy sources can vary significantly from one region to another, impacting the carbon footprint.
Your resultsBased on the answers given, these are your results.
The score is weighted against 4 categories; Model, Infrastructure, Location, Use Case. Each category carries a different weight dependant on the specific impact to overall carbon footprint score.
Depending on the phase of the project lifecycle there are some factors which may not be changeable (I.e Location, Use Case etc)
This AI carbon footprint calculator takes into account published research and metrics
Your score is , this is a LOW carbon footprint.Your score is , this is a MEDIUM carbon footprint.Your score is , this is a HIGH carbon footprint.The score is weighted against 4 categories; Model, Infrastructure, Location, Use Case. Each category carries a different weight dependant on the specific impact to overall carbon footprint score.Depending on the phase of the project lifecycle there are some factors which may not be changeable (I.e Location, Use Case etc) This AI carbon footprint calculator takes into account published research and metrics
LocationYour location is low carbon emitting overall. This may be a factor that may not changeLocationYour location is medium carbon emitting overall. This may be a factor that may not changeLocationYour location is high carbon emitting overall. This may be a factor that may not change
InfrastructureYour infrastructure choices are low carbon emittingInfrastructureYour infrastructure choices are medium carbon emittingInfrastructureYour infrastructure choices are high carbon emitting
Use caseYour use case is low carbon emittingUse caseYour use case is medium carbon emittingUse caseYour use case is high carbon emitting
ModelYour model choice is low carbon emittingModelYour model choice is medium carbon emittingModelYour model choice is high carbon emitting
1-3 LowYour project is going to or is operating at optimal capacity with low carbon emissions overall. There may be some areas of optimisation available.
4-7 MediumYour project is going to or is emitting carbon through operations and there may be some areas of optimisation available
8-10 HighYour project is going to or is emitting high carbon through its operations which is negatively impacting the environment, this may be caused by several factors namely the use case type. There are areas of optimisation available.
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