Carbon Footprint in Academic Environments: Analysis of Carbon Emissions in Computer Laboratories

• Alan Walace Corrêa UFPA
• Lucas Ferraro Cardoso UFPA / ITV
• Regiane Kawasaki UFPA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/wcama.2025.9095

Abstract

The continuous increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has caused global environmental impacts. Although Information Technology (IT) contributes significantly to these emissions, it also has the potential to quantify them and propose mitigation strategies, especially with regard to scope 2. This study estimated carbon emissions associated with the electrical consumption of computers in the laboratories of the School of Computing at the Federal University of Pará, considering their use by students during the academic term. The results highlight the role of the academic community in adopting sustainable practices, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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