Information and communication technology (ICT) products are responsible for approximately two percent of global CO2 emissions. Personal computer products, including desktop and notebook computers, are responsible for a large share of ICT-related energy consumption.

Preliminary analysis  indicates that approximately 45 TWh of final energy and 40 million metric tons of CO2 emissions can be saved in 2030 by adopting the world’s best efficiency standards in participating Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) economies. To date, more than 40 economies around the world have developed minimum efficiency standards or labeling programs for computers.