{"id":15718,"date":"2022-11-15T10:34:44","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T10:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/?p=15718"},"modified":"2024-01-08T17:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:42:36","slug":"the-environmental-impact-of-moving-to-cloud-computing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/the-environmental-impact-of-moving-to-cloud-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>The Environmental Impact of Moving to Cloud Computing<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cloud computing is quickly becoming one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/273818\/global-revenue-generated-with-cloud-computing-since-2009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">most important advancements for modern businesses.<\/a> With no signs of slowing down, the benefits of cloud-based systems can\u2019t be overstated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant benefits of cloud computing is its environmental impact on your business. With the ever-looming threat of \u2018climate catastrophe\u2019 and a massive push for companies to go \u2018green\u2019, cloud computing seems to be a major way for companies to begin pushing the envelope in this regard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that the environmental impact of technology cannot be ignored and that any way to reduce this effect is a positive thing for your company and the world at large.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why in this article, we\u2019re going to take a look at the environmental benefits of cloud computing, and how your company can get started with cloud computing today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Growing Importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in \u2018Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is becoming important for many companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Environmental: <\/strong>The impact of your company on the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social: <\/strong>The impact of your company on the people around you and the people within it (employees).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Governance: <\/strong>The governance of your company, or more specifically how ethically the company is running.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As companies become more socially responsible, ESG is becoming a key factor in how those companies are run. Large or small, organisations are finding that ESG is key to both increasing their reputation and attracting both new customers and employees \u2014 nurturing growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft has led the charge of environmental awareness,<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.microsoft.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/16\/microsoft-will-be-carbon-negative-by-2030\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> pledging to be \u2018carbon-negative by 2050\u2019<\/a>. Whilst a massive undertaking, companies like Microsoft are finding that they have the power to make a change for the better regarding environmental sustainability and climate awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe has found that it too wants to take a sustainable approach to its technologies, and aims<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/uk\/corporate-responsibility\/sustainability\/energy-conservation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> to operate on 100% renewable energy by 2035.<\/a> With large companies like Microsoft and Adobe taking the charge and becoming environmentally conscious, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.perillon.com\/blog\/esg-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">companies are finding it far more important<\/a> to examine their environmental impact and improve their sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ESG also creates value for your company too. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/McKinsey\/Business%20Functions\/Strategy%20and%20Corporate%20Finance\/Our%20Insights\/Five%20ways%20that%20ESG%20creates%20value\/Five-ways-that-ESG-creates-value.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">McKinsey<\/a> found that companies with ESG targets had more growth and positive effects on companies and that it\u2019s becoming integral to any company in the modern day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many benefits, there\u2019s no question that any company must focus on ESG. Rather than fall behind and let your company\u2019s growth stunt and reputation dwindle, taking a look at ESG can be a way to breathe new life into your company. By doing so, you can not only benefit your company but also the world around you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Cloud Computing Can Reduce Your Environmental Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher Utilisation Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_487723734-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15720\" width=\"315\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_487723734-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_487723734-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_487723734-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_487723734-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cloud Computing significantly increases utilisation rates, due to higher productivity and workflow. This is great, as higher utilisation means more energy saved \u2014 saving costs and lessening the environmental impact of your energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, a higher utilisation rate also means that you\u2019re spending less time running physical hardware as you\u2019re able to log out of a virtual instance when finished \u2014 whereas usually, on-prem hardware will need to be constantly run and maintained to be effective for your whole institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enable Remote Work<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15721\" width=\"422\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-1043x695.jpeg 1043w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_435472664-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remote working has taken the post-pandemic world by storm and has single-handedly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2021\/aug\/02\/is-remote-working-better-for-the-environment-not-necessarily#:~:text=Doing%20away%20with%20millions%20of,as%20people%20hunkered%20at%20home.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">dropped carbon emissions by 15%<\/a>. By allowing your employees to work remotely, there\u2019s no having to use transport to get to work \u2014 with passenger cars <a href=\"https:\/\/www.europarl.europa.eu\/news\/en\/headlines\/society\/20190313STO31218\/co2-emissions-from-cars-facts-and-figures-infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">being one of the lead polluters on EU roads.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote work also means that you don\u2019t have to have hardware running on-site, as your employees will instead be working from home. This saves emissions as computer hardware can accrue energy usage rapidly, and so slashing those emissions can significantly help your company\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/7\/3\/9\/739BC4AD-A855-436E-961D-9C95EB51DAF9\/Microsoft_Cloud_Carbon_Study_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cloud computing is incredibly efficient.<\/a> With Microsoft Azure\u2019s commitment to sustainability \u2014 stating that moving to Azure can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sustainability\/azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">\u201creduce your carbon footprint up to 98%\u201d<\/a> \u2014 their push for sustainable data centers has become apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft states that the Microsoft Cloud is \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/sustainability\/azure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">between 22 and 93 per cent more energy efficient than traditional enterprise <\/a>data centers\u2019. For any company with an on-prem infrastructure, that\u2019s a huge shift towards becoming more environmentally sustainable as a company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powered By Renewable Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15722\" width=\"387\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-1043x695.jpeg 1043w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_125016564-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft has committed that Azure will be running on <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/explore\/global-infrastructure\/sustainability\/#environmental-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">100% renewable energy by 2025<\/a>. Whilst a large undertaking, this is already far better than most on-prem solutions, which run on mains electricity for most organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Microsoft not only fuels Azure with renewable energy but also has <a href=\"https:\/\/azurecomcdn.azureedge.net\/cvt-ffeb70ec274b24d42faa2ef66e67c256a878fdd4efa9e63641b8820e633ea0cf\/files\/GlobalInfrastructure\/Sustainability\/partnering-with-renewable-energy-projects.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">partnered with solar farms in Virginia<\/a> to propel the green revolution into full force, creating jobs and growth in the green industry. Not only does this help with your environmental commitments to green usage, but also means that any money put into Azure is investing in green initiatives and the growth of sustainability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost-Effective Energy Innovations<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-1024x611.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15723\" width=\"378\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-1024x611.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-300x179.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-768x458.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-1536x917.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-2048x1222.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-100x60.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-1043x622.jpeg 1043w, https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_309977088-1500x895.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft not only wants to help lead the green revolution but also <a href=\"https:\/\/download.microsoft.com\/download\/7\/2\/8\/72830831-5d64-4f5c-9f51-e6e38ab1dd55\/Azure_Sustainability_Liquid_immersion_cooling_infographic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">innovate their technology to the next level of sustainability<\/a>. By using Azure as a cloud-based solution, this innovation is at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azure provides a wealth of tools to be able to run your business on your terms, and that doesn\u2019t end with sustainability. With water-cooled AI options and <a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/explore\/global-infrastructure\/sustainability\/#local-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">a switch from diesel to a less-carbon-intensive backup generator fuel<\/a>, Microsoft continues to push the envelope to allow your business to become as sustainable as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become Environmentally Equipped with Microsoft Azure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental awareness and ESG are becoming increasingly important in our modern, environmentally conscious world. Cloud-based computing is one of the best ways you can reduce your company\u2019s environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By investing in a cloud-based solution, you both reduce costs and reduce carbon emissions \u2014 both of which contribute to your company\u2019s overall growth and profitability. Also, doing better for the planet is a great way for your company to increase its reputation in the public eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to improve your company\u2019s environmental impact and help your organisation grow and prosper? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securecloudaas.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Get in touch<\/a> today and see how we can help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud computing is quickly becoming one of the most important advancements for modern businesses. With no signs of slowing down, the benefits of cloud-based systems can\u2019t be overstated. 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