Development of Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint Metrics

This guide outlines the development of metrics for energy consumption, efficiency, and carbon footprint within the EXIGENCE project. The primary objective is to enable sustainable measurements across various domains while optimizing resource usage in service provisioning. The document details the need for reliable data to support these optimizations, particularly in the context of the upcoming 6G era. It describes the approach taken to develop metrics based on real-world use cases, which encompass both physical and virtual components of the ICT ecosystem. The guide also discusses existing standards and research that inform the metrics, emphasizing the adaptation of these frameworks to meet specific project goals. Furthermore, it explains the methodologies for assessing energy consumption and efficiency, as well as the challenges in calculating carbon footprints associated with ICT services. The document concludes with a commitment to refining these metrics as the project evolves, ensuring they remain relevant to the rapidly changing technological landscape.