Technically greening the world
Businesses are increasingly turning to information and communications technology to reduce their carbon footprints
- Published: 21/12/2011 at 08:31 AM
- Newspaper section: Business
The worst flooding in 69 years should serve as a wake-up call for the government, organisations and even the public at large to place more importance on long-term development of greener information and communications technology (ICT), says an energy think tank.
International Energy Statistics says Thailand ranks 23rd out of 216 countries and territories in world carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Power consumption by ICT products is responsible for 2% of global CO2 emissions, but they help other sectors to reduce energy consumption for a greener environment.
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About the author
- Writer: Suchit Leesa-nguansuk
- Position: Reporter
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