Offered By: IBMSkillsNetwork
Emissions Calculator for Data Centers
This project illustrates the integration of Environmental Intelligence APIs with Python to calculate emissions in data centers, employing the GHG Location and Market API services. These APIs provide crucial emission factors, enabling automated calculations of greenhouse gas emissions related to electricity, steam, heat, and cooling operations. By understanding these emissions, data center operators can assess their environmental impact for reporting and uncover opportunities for emissions reduction. Complete this project in 30 minutes to gain insights into minimizing carbon footprints.
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Data Science
At a Glance
This project illustrates the integration of Environmental Intelligence APIs with Python to calculate emissions in data centers, employing the GHG Location and Market API services. These APIs provide crucial emission factors, enabling automated calculations of greenhouse gas emissions related to electricity, steam, heat, and cooling operations. By understanding these emissions, data center operators can assess their environmental impact for reporting and uncover opportunities for emissions reduction. Complete this project in 30 minutes to gain insights into minimizing carbon footprints.
Note: To complete this project, you must register to receive free access to the IBM Environmental Intelligence API keys. The process is simple and steps are provided in the project.
What you'll learn
After completing this guided project, you will be able to:
- Understand the integration of APIs with Python for environmental data retrieval and processing.
- Accurately calculate Scope 2 emissions using GHG location and Market API services.
- Gain insights into minimizing carbon footprints and enhancing environmental reporting.
Are you interested in the location-based and market-based carbon emission intensity?

What you'll need
To complete this project, you should have:
- A basic understanding of Python programming.
- Familiarity with concepts related to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental sustainability.
- Access to a modern web browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari for the IBM Skills Network Labs environment, which includes many pre-installed tools like Docker to facilitate your work.
Embark on this journey to empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the environmental management of data centers. By the end of this project, you'll be equipped to contribute to sustainability efforts and enhance the transparency and effectiveness of your organization's environmental reporting.
Estimated Effort
30 Minutes
Level
Beginner
Skills You Will Learn
API, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Environmental Intelligence, Python
Language
English
Course Code
GPXX02D8EN