Almost all CSPs are going green and implementing net-zero methods with the single aim of minimizing the harm that GHG emissions cause to the environment. Not all cloud computing techniques, though, are energy-efficient. To transition to a sustainable green cloud, you can employ the following three methods:

Virtualization. The issue of on-site datacenters using an excessive amount of electricity is solved by virtualization. A company might use server virtualization to run several virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server, for instance. As a result, the physical host is effectively divided into a number of virtual servers, resulting in significant cost savings for the company. To provide virtual desktops and applications to workers in distant locations, an organization can use desktop virtualization tools like Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS). Employees can then access these resources from any location using low-end, power-efficient devices like thin clients.

tools for optimizing the cloud. Carbon emissions are minimized by many cloud optimization's that lower server utilization rates. However, in some circumstances—particularly those where the business pays in bulk or receives a discount on services—this may not be possible. You'll need complete visibility of the entire IT infrastructure to optimize the cloud setup and lower energy consumption in this situation.

Carbon-conscious CSPs. It is always preferable to choose a cloud service provider that is carbon-aware over those that rely on nonrenewable energy sources. If you want to move to the cloud, you can choose from a database of all the carbon-conscious CSPs maintained by the Green Web Foundation (GWF).

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Green computing also encompasses choosing sustainably sourced raw materials, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability through the use of renewable resources. The cloud relies on vast data centers and data transmission networks. These are responsible for nearly 1% of energy-related global greenhouse gas emissions annually and accounted for approximately 300 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2020, according to the International Energy Association. The green cloud computing industry addresses these environmental challenges by reducing global carbon emissions. It aims to make cloud computing more environmentally friendly and sustainable. By adopting green practices, we can save energy, reduce pollution, and create a better future for our planet.Therefore, we need green cloud computing solutions that can not only save energy, but also reduce operational costs. High energy consumption not only translates to high operational cost, which reduces the profit margin of Cloud providers, but also leads to high carbon emissions which is not environmentally friendly. Green computing, also called sustainable computing, aims to maximize energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact in the ways computer chips, systems and software are designed and used. Green computing is the design, manufacture, use and disposal of computers, chips, other technology components and peripherals in a way that limits the harmful impact on the environment, including reducing carbon emissions and the energy consumed by manufacturers, data centers. Efficiently and effectively with minimal or no impact on the environment. "Murugesan lays out four paths along which he believes the environmental effects of computing should be addressed:Green use, green disposal, green design, and green manufacturing. Green computing encourages recycling and reusability of materials to reduced electronic waste, hence, lower land pollution. It is cost-effective as it involves less energy and cooling needs. A 'green cloud' approach to cloud computing aims to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact when deploying digital devices and systems. This provides a service that is inherently more sustainable than IT infrastructure that is on a company's premises.