RT Journal Article
T1 The Carbon Footprint of Spanish University Websites
T2 La huella de carbono en los sitios web de las universidades españolas
A1 Sánchez Cuadrado, Sonia
A1 Morato, Jorge
A2 Gómez-García, Melchor
A2 Ruiz-Palmero, Julio
A2 Boumadan, Moussa
AB The consumption of digital content is essential for economic and scientific development, leading to a high dependence on information and communication technologies, which significantly impacts the environment. Quantifying this ecological impact is challenging due to its intangible nature and the diversity of factors. This research focuses on assessing the energy consumption and CO2 production of Spanish university websites to evaluate their levels of digital pollution and environmental impact. The calculation of the carbon footprint considers factors related to energy consumption and the use of green or renewable energies. The findings indicate that only 17% of university websites can be considered environmentally friendly. There are significant differences in CO2 consumption and emissions depending on whether the websites implement environmentally sound practices. This study highlights the lack of initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with web information management. The study shows that Spanish universities have the potential to contribute to the reduction in CO2 emissions by implementing sustainable development practices on their websites. Furthermore, it fosters awareness about technology usage and its environmental impact, promoting the adoption of green and sustainable approaches.
PB MDPI
YR 2024
FD 2024-07-03
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/105545
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/105545
LA eng
NO Sanchez-Cuadrado, S.; Morato, J. The Carbon Footprint of Spanish University Websites. Sustainability 2024, 16, 5670. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16135670
DS Docta Complutense
RD 9 abr 2025