A STUDY ON ADOPTION OF CARBON-NEUTRAL ENERGY BY ENTERPRISES IN PROMOTING GREEN CLOUD COMPUTING: ADVANCING TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

In recent years, the field of Information Technology has experienced significant progress. The emergence of cloud computing has revolutionized the accessibility of information. Cloud computing has become a pervasive technology, finding applications across enterprises of all sizes and industries. However, the expansion of cloud infrastructure has led to a notable rise in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Operational expenses are on the rise, with energy-intensive data centres consuming a considerable portion of enterprise budgets. To address these challenges, Green cloud computing has emerged as an effective and energy-efficient solution. This paper explores various renewable energy sources for powering data centres and provides an overview of green cloud initiatives implemented by enterprises worldwide. Additionally, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the initiatives undertaken by enterprises globally to embrace green cloud computing practices and reduce their carbon footprint. Index Terms: Operational expenses, Renewable energy, Cloud –Infrastructure, Energy intensive, carbon emissions.