The global climate is experiencing a rapid and unprecedented warming trend. The ICT sector is a notable contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with its environmental impact continuing to expand. Addressing this issue is vital for achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement, particularly the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. At the European Union level, regulatory measures such as the CSRD and the CSDD impose obligations on companies, including those within the ICT sector, to recognize and mitigate their environmental footprint. This study provides a comprehensive system mapping aimed at enhancing the awareness and understanding of software-related emissions and the corresponding responsibilities borne by the ICT sector. The mapping identifies the primary sources of carbon emissions and energy consumption within the ICT domain while also outlining the key responsibilities of the stakeholders accountable throughout the software lifecycle.
翻译:全球气候正经历快速且前所未有的变暖趋势。信息通信技术(ICT)部门是全球温室气体排放的重要贡献者,其环境影响持续扩大。解决这一问题对于实现《巴黎协定》的目标至关重要,特别是将全球温升控制在1.5°C以内的目标。在欧盟层面,诸如《企业可持续发展报告指令》(CSRD)和《企业可持续发展尽职调查指令》(CSDD)等监管措施,要求包括ICT行业在内的企业识别并减轻其环境足迹。本研究提供了一个全面的系统映射,旨在增强对软件相关排放及ICT部门所承担相应责任的认识与理解。该映射识别了ICT领域内碳排放和能源消耗的主要来源,同时概述了在软件生命周期中负有责任的关键利益相关方的主要职责。