Sustainable HPC: Modeling, Characterization, and Implications of Carbon Footprint in Modern HPC Systems

 

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2306.13177v1 

A review on the decarbonization of high-performance computing centers

 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032123008778

Toward Sustainable HPC: Carbon Footprint Estimation and Environmental Implications of HPC Systems

 Abstract:

The rapid growth in demand for HPC systems has led to a rise in carbon footprint, which requires urgent intervention. In this work, we present a comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint of high-performance computing (HPC) systems, considering the carbon footprint during both the hardware manufacturing and system operational stages. Our work employs HPC hardware component carbon footprint modeling, regional carbon intensity analysis, and experimental characterization of the system life cycle to highlight the importance of quantifying the carbon footprint of HPC systems.

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10485180 

HPC Sustainability

 

https://hpcsustainability.org/ 

HPC Sustainability

Reducing the CO2 footprint of HPC through research

Inside the AI race: can data centres ever truly be green?

Inside the AI race: can data centres ever truly be green?

From the deserts of the United Arab Emirates to the outskirts of Ireland’s capital, the energy demands of AI applications and training running through these centres are driving the surge of investment into fossil fuels. This threatens to subvert global efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, which are the main driver of climate change. To limit rising temperatures, global emissions must fall by about half by 2030. Tech companies point to their record as big investors in clean energy in an effort to deal with their emissions, but much of this is backed by green power credits. This is a controversial form of investing in the build-out of clean energy because it is far from guaranteed to compensate for actual energy consumption.

Equal Earth projection

 

https://equal-earth.com/equal-earth-projection.html

'Responsabilitat dels Estats en Relació al Canvi Climàtic'

 https://www.pisfcc.org/

We seek accountability, a recognition of rights for those most affected by the climate crisis, and real protection from historical polluters.

We believe in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of all women and all men, and of all nations, large and small.

After 6 years of campaigning, the International Court of Justice has released the Climate Advisory Opinion on July 23, 2025. 

This Advisory Opinion shifts the course of climate justice by using existing international law to hold polluters accountable, and refine their legal duties to:

protect people and the planet, always.