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 and contribute to more biodiversity and healthy living conditions. 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:

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

We plant trees to offset your carbon emission in certified projects. With those projects we guarantee carbon capture, improved living conditions, sustainable land management and conservation of biodiversity.

Several independent checks are carried out to prove that your carbon emissions have actually been captured.

Your Contribution

We partner with non-profit Trees for All to plant the necessary trees based on your CO2 usage. Your contribution is simple and transparent—using a fixed rate per tonne of CO2 that corresponds with the carbon emission of your AI consumption.

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Calculating Your AI Footprint

To calculate the CO2 footprint of your AI usage, we consider the amount of LLM tokens used per year. Given that your solution has burned around 1 billion tokens, we calculate the total of emissions.

1000 tokens equal to 0.3 grams of CO2.
The total emissions of 1 billion tokens is 300,000 grams, or 300 kgs of CO2/per year (~0.3 tons).
For that amount of CO2, Trees for All will calculate (based on tree type, location and age) how many trees need to be planted.

"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

Founder & CEO, DataNorth

What does DataNorth do to be Sustainable?

DataNorth is committed to reducing its operational CO2 footprint. Here’s how we’re making it happen:

Data Centers

DataNorth operates data centers in central and northern Europe, where the colder climate reduces cooling requirements, minimizing emissions and resource consumption for our AI solutions.

Going Paperless

DataNorth minimizes paper use by operating in online environments, reducing the energy demands associated with printing.

Transportation

DataNorth lowers its carbon footprint by using public transportation for events, an electric car for client visits, and encouraging employees in Groningen to bike to work.

CO2 compensation

DataNorth has partnered with the non-profit organization, Trees for All, to neutralize the CO2 footprint of its operations by planting trees.

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 €20 per tonne of CO2, ensuring a greener future.

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We love to explain more about DataNorth AI via a short phone call. Leave your contact details in the contact form and we will get in touch with you!

Menno Fokkema

Founder & CEO

You can reach us during 9 AM - 5 PM (CEST timezone) on our phone number +31 (0)50 211 2304.

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.