TECH NEWS – Samsung a Carbon In cooperation with Trust and other large technology companies, he introduced a new methodology for connected devices, for example, to measure the emissions and emission reductions of harmful substances produced during the use of laptops and speakers.

The introduction of the methodology is part of Samsung’s participation in the Decarbonizing the Use-Phase of Connected Devices (DUCD) initiative. The company has teamed up with the Carbon Trust, Amazon, Microsoft and Sky to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the energy consumption of internet-connected electrical and electronic devices during use.

These organizations focus in particular on the use phase, as this is typically the phase in which a product generates the most carbon dioxide in its entire life cycle. Connected devices worldwide currently require about 500 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy per year, which is close to France’s total energy consumption. It is therefore extremely important for the technology industry to be able to assess and account for the carbon dioxide emissions of products, as well as to find solutions to reduce emissions through the use of devices.

The new methodology can guide companies on how to assess emissions levels based on data from users’ devices, thereby increasing the accuracy of reports that have been based on uptime forecasts used in current emissions accounting . Technology companies will also be able to account for the emission reduction of harmful substances achieved during the application of the methodology.

The annual report on emissions during use and the statement on emission reduction make communication with users more transparent and can encourage companies to reduce emissions even during the period of use. The standardization and accuracy of the data can motivate them to use innovative solutions to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of their devices.

Samsung is contributing to the introduction of the new DUCD methodology as part of its commitment to finding new ways to save energy. These innovations include SmartThings Energyfeature, which allows users to track their energy usage and make better energy efficiency decisions. As well as the AI ​​energy mode, which can help manage energy consumption more favorably by taking into account usage habits and energy costs.

“During their life cycle, our devices emit the most carbon dioxide during the use phase, and with measurement we can do a lot to manage and reduce emissions,” said Inhee Chung, Samsung vice president of its corporate sustainability center. –A key part of Samsung’s climate strategy is to involve users in energy-saving solutions, and we look forward to demonstrating through DUCD’s methodology how they can monitor and reduce the energy consumption of their connected devices with the SmartThings interface and its AI energy mode .”

“Connected devices are becoming more and more important in our daily lives, so it is important that we can start managing the emissions generated during their use together with key players in the technology industry. This collaboration has enabled a significantly more efficient approach to calculate and record carbon emissions from connected devices and the reductions achieved, and can inform our emissions management efforts in this challenging area,” said Felix Prettejohn, senior adviser to the Carbon Trust.

Source: Samsung press material