Real-Time Emissions Accounting
Net-Zero Emissions
Real-Time Network Power Consumption
Akamai’s widely distributed footprint brings complexities that can make tracking energy consumption difficult due to sometimes-limited data provided by our data center partners. To tackle this challenge, we have developed a database infrastructure that connects with Akamai’s proprietary data collection system, which collects five-minute-interval server power draw statistics from Akamai-engineered servers and network hardware.
This data is captured and measured against the theoretical maximum power values as tested in Akamai’s hardware labs under various conditions, to ensure we accurately account for our energy consumption and emissions impact across our global deployments. We use interval-level data to ensure that electricity consumption is fully and accurately captured within the defined reporting period, reflecting our true operational energy use.
Akamai’s power collection process enhances power monitoring, ensures precise data collection, and strengthens our ability to identify and implement efficiency improvements across our global network footprint.
Utilizing Real-Time Emissions Data
In tandem with our power collection, Akamai has integrated real-time emissions data from WattTime and REsurety to enhance the accuracy of our emissions measurement and drive forward efficiency and sustainability initiatives. By leveraging these data sources, Akamai can monitor and manage the carbon emissions associated with our global operations more effectively.
WattTime Integration: WattTime provides real-time marginal emissions data, enabling Akamai to assess the environmental impact of our energy consumption across various locations and times. This information allows Akamai to optimize our operations by scheduling energy-intensive tasks during periods when cleaner energy sources are predominant, thereby reducing overall carbon emissions.
REsurety Collaboration: Through REsurety’s Locational Marginal Emissions (LME) data, Akamai gains detailed insights into the carbon intensity of electricity at specific grid locations. This granular information empowers Akamai to make strategic, data-driven decisions on energy procurement and consumption, optimizing operations to align with our sustainability goals and reduce carbon impact.
Strategic Implementation
By integrating real-time emissions data from WattTime and REsurety, Akamai is showcasing our approach to environmental stewardship, harnessing advanced analytics to achieve impactful emissions reductions across our global operations.
Operational Optimization
By accessing real-time emissions data, Akamai can get a more detailed understanding of our operational impact, focused on the specific time and location where renewable energy is more widely available.
Informed Decision-Making
The detailed emissions insights from WattTime and REsurety empower Akamai to make strategic choices in energy procurement, focusing on sources that offer the lowest carbon footprint and have the highest impact of carbon abatement.
Enhanced Reporting
Incorporating precise emissions data into our reporting mechanisms allows Akamai to transparently communicate our environmental impact and progress toward sustainability targets to stakeholders.