Digital CleanUp Day: A day dedicated to raising awareness about the environmental impact of digital technology through action
Digital CleanUp Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the digital sector’s environmental footprint through action, taking place this year on March 16, 2024. With some 64 million servers, 2 billion terabytes of data transmitted each year, and 34 billion user devices worldwide, the digital sector is responsible for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure expected to reach 8% by 2025.
In this context, the University of Montpellier is encouraging its staff and students to take a concrete first step toward more responsible digital use by clearing their email inboxes and computers of unnecessary emails and documents. This is also an opportunity to reflect on our digital habits and take concrete steps toward more responsible digital practices.