The power of alliances
As digital transformation is rapidly reshaping our society and our industries, we are becoming increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure. This chapter shows that the cloud is primarily shaped by seven large global providers based in either the United States or China. As society becomes increasingly dependent on utilizing products and services powered by the cloud, it is essential to ensure that they run sustainably. As a single enterprise, organization, or government, it might not be that easy to raise your sustainability concerns to the major tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and AWS. This is where the power of alliances comes in:
Figure 4.13: Examples of external green and eco-sustainability agencies
The following is a brief description of each external green and eco-sustainability agency:
- European Commission (EC) – Addressing the issue of growing energy consumption and the expansion of cloud services in...
