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    What is Streaming Emissions?

    Carbon emissions from video and audio streaming services, including data transmission and device energy use. While individual streaming sessions have small footprints, aggregate emissions are significant.

    Why it matters

    For media and entertainment businesses, understanding streaming emissions helps quantify digital Scope 3. As user bases grow, the cumulative impact of millions of streaming hours becomes material for corporate carbon reporting.

    Example

    A video platform estimates that one hour of HD streaming generates approximately 36g CO₂e. With 10 million streaming hours per month, the platform's total streaming-related emissions are around 360 tCO₂e monthly, prompting investment in more efficient video encoding.

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