The importance of standards
In today’s world, the urgency to address climate change has led to a heightened focus on understanding and managing our carbon footprint, particularly our digital carbon footprint in the context of this book. As we navigate this complex topic, it is crucial to recognize the role that standards play in guiding our efforts.
What is a standard?
At its core, a standard is an established norm or requirement. It can be a formal document that outlines specific criteria, methodologies, and procedures designed to ensure consistency, reliability, and accuracy.
When it comes to discussing and measuring carbon footprints, standards become indispensable tools. They provide a common language and a set of guidelines that help us accurately quantify and report greenhouse gas emissions. Without these standardized methods, comparisons between different datasets would be fraught with inconsistencies and inaccuracies.
One of the key benefits is the normalization...
