ICT Carbon Footprint Experts

Category: Research

  • ChromeOS Reducing End User Computing Carbon Footprint

    The latest Px3 research project conducted by IT carbon footprint expert Dr Justin Sutton-Parker calculates how Google’s ChromeOS and ChromeOS Flex operating system software can enable sustainable IT strategies that reduce carbon footprint and costs. The objective of this research is to show how sustainable IT strategies with ChromeOS reduce cost and deliver meaningful reductions…

  • Schools & Colleges Sustainable EUC Research

    After 6 months of planning and 12 months of project work that has calculated the impact of over 142,000 devices in 235 schools, Dr Sutton-Parker (Px3, CEO) has completed research to determine the average carbon footprint for schools and colleges in England. Working in partnership with the Department for Education and the University of Warwick,…

  • New Px3 Research: IGEL OS Reduces End User Computing Carbon Footprint

    October 2024 Px3 has completed a new research paper for global software company IGEL to determine environmental and financial benefits enabled by using IGEL OS to extend the useful lifespan of end user computing (EUC) devices. Values calculated include reductions to product and use phase carbon footprint, e waste, electricity consumption, utility and hardware procurement…

  • University of Southampton Sustainable ICT Case Study

    In Spring 2024,  the University of Southampton engaged sustainability specialists Px3 to evaluate the carbon footprint of its end-user computing devices to explore driving climate action with IT.  As a member of the UCISA Sustainability Group (University and Colleges Information Systems Association) and with approximately 6,000 staff, the University of Southampton was aware that its information technology…

  • Px3 begins one of the largest sustainable IT research projects conducted to date

    During 2024 and 2025, the Department for Education, University of Warwick and Px3 are working together to conduct what is recognised as ‘one of the largest sustainable IT research projects conducted to date‘. The project will determine the carbon footprint created by end user computing IT operations within UK schools and colleges to develop scientifically validated…

  • New research improves UK Government ICT GHG emissions measurement & reporting

    New research conducted by Dr. Sutton-Parker and Professor Procter tests best practices in the context of the UK government when measuring scope 2 and 3 GHG emissions for end user computers. The paper shows there is considerable abatement available within the government’s computer supply chain by making more sustainable choices and retaining computers for longer…

  • New research shows the positive environmental impact of repurposing computers with IGEL OS

    Dr. Sutton-Parker (Px3 CEO) and Professor Procter publish new scientific research substantiating the positive environmental impact of installing IGEL OS on over 3,000 existing PCs to create thin clients and enable employee remote working. Read the full research paper here:

  • 3rd World 1st for Px3: New application calculates computer carbon footprints & electricity consumption

    Dr. Sutton-Parker releases the 3rd application for the Px3 computer carbon footprint platform Px3, the innovative ICT carbon footprint experts used by global tech companies such as Google and Microsoft announced its 3rd [10] world 1st application release this month.  Created by Dr. Sutton-Parker, Px3 CEO and Research Fellow for Warwick University, the groundbreaking application…

  • Dr. Sutton-Parker conducts Microsoft’s W365 Cloud PC sustainability research

    New research examines the sustainability implications of cloud-based desktops Many of us have been using Windows most of our working lives and the regular cycle of upgrades and updates has been part of “business as usual” planning since the 1990s, but that may be about to change. Windows 365 provides a cloud-based desktop that is…

  • UK Government Computer Carbon Footprints

    Dr. Sutton-Parker’s research into the Potential Benefits of ChromeOS for the Public Sector Identifies Emissions Reduction of 1.7 bn Car Miles and over £650m in Potential Savings Background & Issues I’ve produced countless items about the concept of keeping #endusercomputing devices for longer periods to drive #climateaction. The idea is simple. If you keep a device for 5-years…

  • New Qualcomm report uses Dr. Sutton-Parker’s Research on the sustainability benefits of “Snapdragon”

    Qualcomm has published an article on the energy saving features of its Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processors, citing a research study carried out by Px3 CEO Dr. Sutton-Parker. The study examined the power consumption of three Lenovo ThinkPad X13 notebooks running Windows 11. Each machine was identical except for the processor inside: one was a…

  • Sustainability benefits of Google ChromeOS for Digital Signage showcased at ISE Barcelona 

    Research conducted by Dr. Sutton-Parker to substantiate electricity and scope 2 GHG emissions reduction achieved by using Google ChromeOS devices to power digital signage was used as the foundation for sustainability messaging during ISE Barcelona, the largest AV show in the world. According to attendees, even the King of Spain was impressed with the results!…