techUK云洞察：云计算和通往更可持续未来的道路

Cloud computing and the path to amore sustainable future November 2023 techUK CloudInsights This cloud insights paper brings together thought leadership and best practice from acrossthe tech sector and explores key issues and trends in cloud computing. Cloud computing and the path to a more sustainable futureexplores the key role of cloudin driving sustainability across the tech sector. This paper explores the core elements ofa sustainable approach to cloud computing and highlights best practice from both cloudproviders and their customers. This document reflects the views of techUK members that contributed to its development butmay not represent the position of all techUK members. The document also includes several“member spotlights” presenting insights, case studies and thought leadership from techUKmembers. The content of these sections are exclusively the views of the named organisationand are not an endorsement of content provided by other members.You can find a full list oftechUK memberson our website. About techUK techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisationsto realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With almost 1,000members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network forinnovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide abetter future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise andinsight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for whatcomes next in a constantly changing world. Committed to Climate Action For organisations committed to climate action and decarbonisation, techUK has highlyvaluable insight and experience. We support our members and those in the broader tech sector who are committed to netzero and climate resilience and we advocate for investment in digital transformation in othersectors to help meet their net zero ambition and future resilience. We encourage you to get in contact with our Climate team to see how we can help you. Visit our Climate Action Hub Contents Executive Summary06 Introduction08 Chapter 1: The role of cloud in greener futurefor the tech sector10 techUK Member Spotlights:Arm|Digital Realty|OVH Cloud|BT|Vmware|Pulsant17 Chapter 2: Sustainable best practice forcustomers of cloud providers25 techUK Member Spotlights:RedHat|The Oakland Group|CGI|Accenture|FSP|TCS|Kainos|NetApp|Fujitsu|Google Cloud|AWS30 Conclusion and Recommendations45 References47 Executive Summary At a time when our commitment to mitigate the impact of climate change has never been more urgent, asustainable approach to technology should be at the heart of any digital transformation strategy. Cloudcomputing has immense potential to help organisations drive down emissions and improve the sustainability oftheir IT estates. This paper highlightssix core principles that are the foundation of a more sustainable future for cloudcomputing. Underpinning these principles is a shared responsibility model that applies best practice at everylevel, with cloud providers ensuring the sustainability of the cloud and customers taking data-driven decisions tooperate sustainably in the cloud. By leveraging the inherent advantages of cloud, including more efficient use of hardware, investments by cloudproviders in sustainable data centres, and the flexibility of an as-a-service procurement model, customers canoften cut energy use and their overall carbon footprint, relative to legacy infrastructure, by moving to cloud. To maximise those benefits, techUK is working to support cloud service providers on the path to achieving andmaintaining the followingcore principles of cloud sustainability: •Comprehensive and transparent sustainability data available to customers.This should include granulardata regarding individual workloads and comprehensive and timely metrics relating to specific data centresor service regions. •Inclusion of Scope 3 emissions in all sustainability datato give confidence to customers and make it easierfor them to make informed decisions and implement impactful climate strategies. •Continued investment in sustainable infrastructureincluding through renewables, energy and waterefficient facilities and hardware, and efforts to reduce carbon associated with hardware lifecycles. techUK has many cloud providers and data centre operators in membership and we are committed toaccelerating progress in these areas. However, harnessing the full potential of cloud to achieve moresustainable digital transformation across the economy also requires a proactive approach from users ofcloud services. While cloud providers have made significant investments in renewables and more energy efficient infrastructure,moving to cloud will not automatically guarantee the maximum possible reduction in an organisation’s carbonfootprint and computing as-a-service does not necessarily equate to sustainabilit