Unlock the Power of AI Responsibly: AI CO2 Compensation Program

AI brings enormous opportunities and advantages to the world. At DataNorth, we’re aware that leveraging this potential comes with an environmental cost.

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Effective AI CO2 compensation solutions tailored to offset your environmental impact.
Proven program to help businesses neutralize their AI carbon footprint through tree planting initiatives.
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Why Compensate Your AI Footprint?

While significant advancements have been made in sustainable energy generation, AI applications still contribute significantly to CO2 emissions. By 2026, AI power demand is projected to surge 550%, driven primarily by AI training. DataNorth provides a simple yet powerful solution to compensate for this impact: planting trees.

Trees are nature’s best CO2 absorbers. They not only capture carbon but also help cool the planet. As a DataNorth customer, you can now opt to offset the energy used by your AI applications by having trees planted on your behalf.

How It Works

We calculate the CO2 footprint generated by your AI usage, such as the deployment of Large Language Models or other machine learning tools, and ensure that enough trees are planted to neutralize this footprint on a yearly basis.

Here’s a breakdown of how the program works:
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Calculate Your CO2 Impact

Based on your AI activity (e.g., training your AI model, number of queries or prompts processed), we estimate the CO2 emissions.

For example, research suggests that using 10 million queries in ChatGPT, results in 43,200kg of CO2 emissions.

Tree Planting

On average, a mature tree absorbs 25 kg of CO2 per year. For the amount of CO2 you generate, we plant enough trees to absorb that amount over their lifetime.

Your Contribution

We partner with Trees for All to plant the necessary trees based on your CO2 usage. Your contribution is simple and transparent—planting trees at a fixed rate that corresponds with your AI consumption.

Ready to balance innovation with environmental responsibility

Learn more about this package!

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Example of Calculating Your AI Footprint

Here is an example of how our AI CO2 compensation program works. Let’s say your AI solution processes 65.000 documents per year:

  • This activity would result in approximately 281kg of CO2 being emitted per year.
  • To offset this, 11 trees will be planted; based on 1 tree absorbing, on average, 25 kg of CO2 per year.
  • The cost to you: €5 per tree, so €55 .

It’s a small price to pay for a huge impact on the environment.

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"By compensating for the CO2 footprint of AI, you’re not only driving innovation but also contributing to a sustainable future. At DataNorth, we make it simple: plant trees, reduce carbon, and leverage the power of AI responsibly."
Menno Fokkema
Menno Fokkema
Founder & CEO, DataNorth

Ready to Take Action?

Are you ready to balance your innovation with environmental responsibility? Contact us to add the AI CO2 Footprint Compensation to your existing AI solution and contribute to a sustainable world full of AI.

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Custom AI CO2 Compensation Program

Offset AI carbon emissions with tree planting.

Transparent contribution based on your AI usage.

Support sustainability with €5 per tree, ensuring a greener future.

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Menno Fokkema
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is my AI CO2 footprint calculated?

    We calculate your footprint based on the energy usage of your AI applications, such as the number of queries processed, model training sessions, or other AI activities. Our formula uses industry-standard estimates to provide an accurate calculation.

  • How many trees will be planted to offset my AI footprint?

    The number of trees planted is directly related to your AI usage. On average, one tree absorbs 25 kg of CO2 per year. Based on your AI activity, we plant enough trees to neutralize your carbon emissions over time.

  • Why is it important to address the power demand of AI?

    As AI adoption grows, its power demand is projected to increase by 550% by 2026, and by over 1,150% by 2030. This significant rise, driven by energy-intensive AI training and inference, poses a challenge for sustainability. To help businesses mitigate this environmental impact, DataNorth offers an AI CO2 Compensation Program. By calculating your AI’s carbon footprint and planting trees to offset emissions, we ensure your organization can innovate responsibly while supporting environmental sustainability.

  • What are the benefits of joining the AI CO2 Compensation Program?

    By participating in our program, you can mitigate the environmental impact of your AI applications, contribute to global reforestation efforts, and promote sustainability while driving innovation in your business.