Dr. Sutton-Parker, Px3 CEO, conducts end user computing carbon footprint analysis at one of the UK’s leading Universities.
As part of ongoing research to fine tune new and ground breaking applications capable of calculating the carbon footprint of IT, Dr. Sutton-Parker was invited by the University of Sussex to determine scope 2 (use phase) and scope 3 (supply chain) GHG emissions currently generated by the organisation’s end user computing devices.
“When testing new research techniques and applications it’s important to do this in the field and to ensure the resulting data set is significant. The opportunity to do this with the University of Sussex was perfect as both my research, conducted with the University of Warwick, and the climate action being undertaken at Sussex benefited.”
Dr. Justin Sutton-Parker, Research Fellow with the University of Warwick
Measuring almost 30,000 end user computing devices, the project produced a comprehensive research paper detailing the current carbon footprint of the estate. Additionally, a ‘low carbon footprint’ future replacement estate was defined and highlighted a potential GHG emissions reduction of 26%.
“Dr. Sutton-Parker of Px3 conducted an analysis of the GHG emissions from our EUC estate. The information provided has been useful from an operational perspective and will also be helpful as we plan the next phase of our EUC strategy.”
Peter Collier, Assistant Director, Strategy and Architecture, IT Services, University of Sussex
To enable such sustainable IT strategies, the University has since adopted the use of Px3‘s end user computing device comparison application to ensure all new devices have the lowest carbon footprint.