Longevity is another concern, as some APAC corporations are using inefficient servers with short lifespans that need repairing and replacing. The cloud doesn’t come with this problem as the servers they use are very new and are maintained often.
When it comes to cost, the cloud is also more appealing for new companies, as you don’t need to invest a large amount of capital to build data centers. There are no upfront costs for hardware or infrastructure, so going green might be the easiest way to go for new companies. Amazon is also investing in companies like CarbonCure which is currently making technology that turns carbon dioxide into concrete to reduce the carbon footprint. But why is Amazon doing so much in regard to the environment?
In 2019, Amazon and Global Optimism announced The Climate Pledge, which sets out to do what the Paris Agreement plans to do but 10 years earlier. This means having net zero carbon by 2040. They claim to already be on the path to 100% renewable energy by 2025.Apart from being a good idea for the future of human civilisation, going green can have monetary benefits too. 451 Research states that all the countries they studied have government incentives, local initiatives, and corporate alliances.