Cal Innes
@cal-innes.bsky.social
- Digital Sustainability Specialist at Jisc
- Curator of the Digital Sustainability Newsletter
- Chair of the Jisc FE & Skills Digital Sustainability Community
- Environmental Journalist
- Guitarist & Singer in Faint Paint
- Curator of the Digital Sustainability Newsletter
- Chair of the Jisc FE & Skills Digital Sustainability Community
- Environmental Journalist
- Guitarist & Singer in Faint Paint
If any of you are interested in making digital practice in FE & Skills more sustainable, then please join our FREE online Digital Sustainability Community - open to anyone working in the Further Education.
Next meetup: Tues 11 Nov, 2pm.
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Next meetup: Tues 11 Nov, 2pm.
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FE and skills digital sustainability community - Jisc
A group for those working in further education and skills to come together and share information and good practice around digital sustainability.
www.jisc.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
If any of you are interested in making digital practice in FE & Skills more sustainable, then please join our FREE online Digital Sustainability Community - open to anyone working in the Further Education.
Next meetup: Tues 11 Nov, 2pm.
Share ideas, challenges & resources.
Please share x
Next meetup: Tues 11 Nov, 2pm.
Share ideas, challenges & resources.
Please share x
Reposted by Cal Innes
Opinion: Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
#academicsky #edusky #AI
#academicsky #edusky #AI
Academics should not feel guilty about AI use’s environmental impact
Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
www.timeshighereducation.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Opinion: Let’s focus concern about AI’s energy and water use where it can make the biggest difference and demand accountability from developers, says Cal Innes
#academicsky #edusky #AI
#academicsky #edusky #AI
Reposted by Cal Innes
Great news! We've been shortlisted for the 'Education, Training and Communication Award' in the National Sustainability Awards. We're proud to see our efforts in championing sustainability recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations.
National Sustainability Awards
www.nationalsustainabilityawards.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Great news! We've been shortlisted for the 'Education, Training and Communication Award' in the National Sustainability Awards. We're proud to see our efforts in championing sustainability recognised alongside so many inspiring organisations.
Reposted by Cal Innes
Thanks to @cal-innes.bsky.social for including our @weareopen.coop report on AI in environmental and digital rights campaigning in today's Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/03/2...
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Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter # 11 - Infrastructure
Welcome to the eleventh edition of the Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter. Each month, we explore the latest news, trends, articles, and insights at the intersection of technology and environmenta...
infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org
March 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Thanks to @cal-innes.bsky.social for including our @weareopen.coop report on AI in environmental and digital rights campaigning in today's Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/03/2...
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cc @dougbelshaw.com
How are FE & HE tackling digital sustainability in curriculum? Key takeaways from @scotthibberson.bsky.social's latest blog: collaboration, staff confidence & linking to digital skills all key themes👇 #DigitalSustainability #Jisc #FE #HE
Early findings from the digital sustainability interviews - Inspiring learning
Scott shares the early findings from the interviews with members for the Jisc project 'Embedding digital sustainability into teaching and learning.' The key themes so far are discussed, including the ...
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
March 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
How are FE & HE tackling digital sustainability in curriculum? Key takeaways from @scotthibberson.bsky.social's latest blog: collaboration, staff confidence & linking to digital skills all key themes👇 #DigitalSustainability #Jisc #FE #HE
Reposted by Cal Innes
It was an absolute pleasure working with @cal-innes.bsky.social to develop this (hot off the press!) #DigitalSustainability e-module for #Jisc [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/02/c... #AmplifyFE #HE #FE #LearningDesign #Sustainability #EdTech
Collaborating on Jisc’s introduction to digital sustainability e-learning module - Inspiring learning
Digital Sustainability Specialist Cal Innes shares insights into the collaborative process behind developing Jisc’s Introduction to Digital Sustainability e-learning module, emphasising teamwork, feed...
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It was an absolute pleasure working with @cal-innes.bsky.social to develop this (hot off the press!) #DigitalSustainability e-module for #Jisc [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/02/c... #AmplifyFE #HE #FE #LearningDesign #Sustainability #EdTech
Reposted by Cal Innes
This week's Connected Learning newsletter is out - connectedlearning.substack.com/p/ai-in-scho... - with insights on AI in schools from a Swedish thesis, sustainability, safety, school phone bans and a one-off Don't Give it a Try... Free digital education news in your inbox every Friday morning
AI in schools - a thesis unpacked
Deepseek sustainability, AI safety, school phone ban research, digital media literacy in early years, a warning about Magic School AI and much more...
connectedlearning.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This week's Connected Learning newsletter is out - connectedlearning.substack.com/p/ai-in-scho... - with insights on AI in schools from a Swedish thesis, sustainability, safety, school phone bans and a one-off Don't Give it a Try... Free digital education news in your inbox every Friday morning
Reposted by Cal Innes
DeepSeek emerged last week as the hot new #AI model, but how does it compare on sustainability to ChatGPT?
@cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.
@cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.
ChatGPT vs. DeepSeek: which AI model Is more sustainable?
How do the environmental credentials of these ChatGPT and DeepSeek compare?
www.techradar.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
DeepSeek emerged last week as the hot new #AI model, but how does it compare on sustainability to ChatGPT?
@cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.
@cal-innes.bsky.social our sustainability specialist, takes a look in this new piece for Tech Radar.
Reposted by Cal Innes
Nice to see one of my stories from The Reengineer get a mention in this newsletter. Cheers, @cal-innes.bsky.social.
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Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter # 9 - Infrastructure
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter of 2025! Each month we delve into the latest news, trends, articles and insights at the intersection of technology and en...
infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org
January 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Nice to see one of my stories from The Reengineer get a mention in this newsletter. Cheers, @cal-innes.bsky.social.
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Sharing the latest Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter. It’s very much a labour of love putting each edition together, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing and researching it.
#DigitalSustainability #Sustainability #Jisc #ClimateChange
#DigitalSustainability #Sustainability #Jisc #ClimateChange
Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter # 9 - Infrastructure
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter of 2025! Each month we delve into the latest news, trends, articles and insights at the intersection of technology and en...
infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Sharing the latest Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter. It’s very much a labour of love putting each edition together, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing and researching it.
#DigitalSustainability #Sustainability #Jisc #ClimateChange
#DigitalSustainability #Sustainability #Jisc #ClimateChange
Most people on here probably know me for my work in sustainability.
I thought I'd share another part of my life which you may not be aware of.
I am also the lead singer and guitarist in a band called Faint Paint.
Here's a music video for our latest single "Everyone I Meet"
Also on Spotify
I thought I'd share another part of my life which you may not be aware of.
I am also the lead singer and guitarist in a band called Faint Paint.
Here's a music video for our latest single "Everyone I Meet"
Also on Spotify
Faint Paint - Everyone I Meet (Official Video)
YouTube video by Faint Paint
youtu.be
January 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Most people on here probably know me for my work in sustainability.
I thought I'd share another part of my life which you may not be aware of.
I am also the lead singer and guitarist in a band called Faint Paint.
Here's a music video for our latest single "Everyone I Meet"
Also on Spotify
I thought I'd share another part of my life which you may not be aware of.
I am also the lead singer and guitarist in a band called Faint Paint.
Here's a music video for our latest single "Everyone I Meet"
Also on Spotify
Absolutely chuffed to share my article is live on Reset.org, one of my favorite platforms for sustainability insights! 🌍 As I’m early in my foray into environmental journalism, this milestone means the world to me. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute! #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJournalism
Embracing the Strange: Unconventional Solutions to the Climate Crisis
It's time to think outside the box. We've collected five unconventional solutions to the climate crisis and discuss whether we think they're mad, or genius.
en.reset.org
December 23, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Absolutely chuffed to share my article is live on Reset.org, one of my favorite platforms for sustainability insights! 🌍 As I’m early in my foray into environmental journalism, this milestone means the world to me. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute! #Sustainability #EnvironmentalJournalism
Digital sustainability needs action, not theory. Jisc's new Driving Digital Sustainability workshops help leaders and IT teams identify high-impact, low-cost steps to cut their digital environmental footprint.
#HigherEd #FurtherEducation #NetZero #Jisc #Digital Sustainability
#HigherEd #FurtherEducation #NetZero #Jisc #Digital Sustainability
Driving digital sustainability - Jisc
jisc.ac.uk
December 11, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Digital sustainability needs action, not theory. Jisc's new Driving Digital Sustainability workshops help leaders and IT teams identify high-impact, low-cost steps to cut their digital environmental footprint.
#HigherEd #FurtherEducation #NetZero #Jisc #Digital Sustainability
#HigherEd #FurtherEducation #NetZero #Jisc #Digital Sustainability
Digital wellbeing matters! Highlights from @scotthibberson.bsky.social on the Welsh Digital Wellbeing community of practice. Supporting learners' digital lives with practical steps, collaboration, and emerging ideas. #DigitalWellbeing #FE
'Emerging themes from @jisc.bsky.social #digitalwellbeing community' [BLOG]: inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2024/12/e... #JiscWales #OnlineSafety
Emerging themes from the digital wellbeing community - Inspiring learning
Scott reflects on the emerging themes raised at the Welsh Digital Wellbeing community of practice. A description of the rose, thorn, and bud method is described to capture the feedback from participan...
inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org
December 10, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Digital wellbeing matters! Highlights from @scotthibberson.bsky.social on the Welsh Digital Wellbeing community of practice. Supporting learners' digital lives with practical steps, collaboration, and emerging ideas. #DigitalWellbeing #FE
Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but what’s the real cost of all those gadgets we’re buying—beyond the price tag? In my latest blog, I explore how to make smarter, more sustainable tech choices this festive season. From embodied emissions to e-waste, it’s time to rethink the way we shop.
Tech the Halls: Shopping Sustainably This Christmas
The holiday season is here, and so begins the search for the perfect Christmas gifts. Maybe it’s that games console the kids have been begging for all year, or the latest smartwatch your partner has b...
www.linkedin.com
December 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but what’s the real cost of all those gadgets we’re buying—beyond the price tag? In my latest blog, I explore how to make smarter, more sustainable tech choices this festive season. From embodied emissions to e-waste, it’s time to rethink the way we shop.
Reposted by Cal Innes
What if we could make CO₂ emissions visible? This cameras that Niki Gruber, the fearless leader of @upgroup.bsky.social, is holding does that. We should post videos everywhere.
December 4, 2024 at 5:03 PM
What if we could make CO₂ emissions visible? This cameras that Niki Gruber, the fearless leader of @upgroup.bsky.social, is holding does that. We should post videos everywhere.
Reposted by Cal Innes
"Where possible, we used sources with defined and documented scenarios and assumptions, relying primarily on the work of the research organisation Project Drawdown."
Informing climate work at PwC — one of the world's leading companies. www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues... #climatesolutons #climateatwork
Informing climate work at PwC — one of the world's leading companies. www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues... #climatesolutons #climateatwork
State of Climate Tech 2024
Funding for climate tech start-ups is down. But PwC’s global climate tech analysis shows that patient investors are still finding opportunities.
www.pwc.com
December 3, 2024 at 6:45 PM
"Where possible, we used sources with defined and documented scenarios and assumptions, relying primarily on the work of the research organisation Project Drawdown."
Informing climate work at PwC — one of the world's leading companies. www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues... #climatesolutons #climateatwork
Informing climate work at PwC — one of the world's leading companies. www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues... #climatesolutons #climateatwork
Putting together a starter pack for digital sustainability advocates - a list of those posting about or working at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability whose content I really enjoy. I’ll keep updating it so please share your recommendations for additions or share with them
December 4, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Putting together a starter pack for digital sustainability advocates - a list of those posting about or working at the intersection of technology and environmental sustainability whose content I really enjoy. I’ll keep updating it so please share your recommendations for additions or share with them
Reposted by Cal Innes
Linked to data centers studies is this very recent, thoughtful piece by Miranda Gabbot on water use by data centers in Spain. Published, btw, in the most important outlet for tech policy discussion, @techpolicypress.bsky.social (donate! They're worth it!). www.techpolicy.press/why-we-dont-...
Why We Don’t Know AI's True Water Footprint | TechPolicy.Press
Miranda Gabbott asks, by choosing AI industry-driven growth today, will urban planners in Spain jeopardize their water tomorrow?
www.techpolicy.press
December 4, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Linked to data centers studies is this very recent, thoughtful piece by Miranda Gabbot on water use by data centers in Spain. Published, btw, in the most important outlet for tech policy discussion, @techpolicypress.bsky.social (donate! They're worth it!). www.techpolicy.press/why-we-dont-...
Very worrying figures being reported here. Data centres in Ireland are emitting significant CO2 by using fossil fuels as backup energy, surpassing grid capacity. Over 135,000 tonnes of CO2 were released in the last five years. #DigitalSustainability #AI #DataCentres
Ireland's data centres turning to fossil fuels after maxing out country's electricity grid
Climate-impacting emissions are being released from data centres using off-grid generators.
www.thejournal.ie
December 2, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Very worrying figures being reported here. Data centres in Ireland are emitting significant CO2 by using fossil fuels as backup energy, surpassing grid capacity. Over 135,000 tonnes of CO2 were released in the last five years. #DigitalSustainability #AI #DataCentres
Excited to share my newly published editorial piece on leadership in digital sustainability written for Think Digital.
For those keen on understanding how leadership can drive sustainable digital strategies, you can read the full article below. #DigitalSustainability #Leadership
For those keen on understanding how leadership can drive sustainable digital strategies, you can read the full article below. #DigitalSustainability #Leadership
Leading with Sustainability: Building Environmentally Responsible Digital Strategies | THINK Digital Partners : THINK Digital Partners
Digital sustainability specialist Cal Innes offers guidelines for leadership teams on driving sustainable initiatives from the top down and fostering a green-first mindset within organisations.
www.thinkdigitalpartners.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:52 AM
Excited to share my newly published editorial piece on leadership in digital sustainability written for Think Digital.
For those keen on understanding how leadership can drive sustainable digital strategies, you can read the full article below. #DigitalSustainability #Leadership
For those keen on understanding how leadership can drive sustainable digital strategies, you can read the full article below. #DigitalSustainability #Leadership
Hi Bluesky! I’m new here, so you might not know about the Digital Sustainability Newsletter I curate. It’s packed with the latest news, tools, and insights on tech + sustainability—perfect for anyone passionate about greener digital practices. Check out the latest issue below #DigitalSustainability
Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter # 8 - Infrastructure
Welcome to the eight edition of the Jisc Digital Sustainability Newsletter! Each month we delve into the latest news, trends, articles and insights at the intersection of technology and environmental ...
infrastructure.jiscinvolve.org
November 25, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Hi Bluesky! I’m new here, so you might not know about the Digital Sustainability Newsletter I curate. It’s packed with the latest news, tools, and insights on tech + sustainability—perfect for anyone passionate about greener digital practices. Check out the latest issue below #DigitalSustainability
The ICT sector currently accounts for around 4% of global emissions - a figure projected to surge to 14% by 2040. Awareness of digital sustainability is growing, but we need to translate this into measurable action, strong leadership, and multi-sector collaboration. #DigitalSustainability #cop29
COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action - Green Digital Action
The COP29 Declaration on Green Digital Action aims to accelerate climate-positive digitalisation and emission reductions in the Information and Communication Technology sector and enhance accessibilit...
www.itu.int
November 24, 2024 at 11:32 AM
The ICT sector currently accounts for around 4% of global emissions - a figure projected to surge to 14% by 2040. Awareness of digital sustainability is growing, but we need to translate this into measurable action, strong leadership, and multi-sector collaboration. #DigitalSustainability #cop29
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What is the most environmentally friendly mobile phone?
Cal Innes (Jisc) says it is the phone that you currently own & being able to extend its lifespan, since 80-90% of a phone lifecycle #carbonfootprint is created B4 it is purchased.
#digitalsustainability
www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/digi...
Cal Innes (Jisc) says it is the phone that you currently own & being able to extend its lifespan, since 80-90% of a phone lifecycle #carbonfootprint is created B4 it is purchased.
#digitalsustainability
www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/digi...
October 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM
What is the most environmentally friendly mobile phone?
Cal Innes (Jisc) says it is the phone that you currently own & being able to extend its lifespan, since 80-90% of a phone lifecycle #carbonfootprint is created B4 it is purchased.
#digitalsustainability
www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/digi...
Cal Innes (Jisc) says it is the phone that you currently own & being able to extend its lifespan, since 80-90% of a phone lifecycle #carbonfootprint is created B4 it is purchased.
#digitalsustainability
www.jisc.ac.uk/reports/digi...