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Upsun is using annual carbon intensities from Electricity Maps

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Company
Date Published
Author
Alicia Bevilacqua
Word Count
821
Company Posts That Month
11
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
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No
Summary

Upsun is committed to providing greener cloud hosting by offering transparency in carbon intensities of its data centers, allowing users to choose the most environmentally friendly locations for their projects. This initiative is supported by data from Electricity Maps (EM), which uses updated methodologies and additional data sources compared to the International Energy Agency (IEA), ensuring more accurate carbon intensity measurements. EM's approach aligns with scientific consensus and incorporates zone-specific emission factors from the European Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency, reinforcing Upsun's dedication to sustainability. By adopting EM data, Upsun and its partner Platform.sh enhance their commitment to reducing digital carbon footprints through informed hosting decisions, supported by open-source data and free access to historical carbon intensity information.

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