EcoLogits is a tool that tracks the energy consumption and environmental impacts of using generative AI models through APIs. It supports major LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral AI, and more. To install EcoLogits, Python 3.9+ is required along with key libraries. The tool quantifies environmental impacts based on criteria such as energy consumption, global warming potential, and abiotic depletion potential for elements. It assesses impacts in both the usage and embodied phases. EcoLogits is licensed under the Mozilla Public License Version 2.0 and is actively developed and maintained by GenAI Impact non-profit, with contributions from Data For Good and Boavizta.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoLogits tracks energy consumption and environmental impacts of generative AI models | Tracking and quantifying environmental impacts | Increased awareness and accountability in AI’s environmental impact | Environmental sustainability and responsible AI development |
| Support for major LLM providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral AI | Expansion of supported AI providers | More AI providers focusing on environmental impact reduction | Adoption of sustainable AI practices |
| Integration with specific providers like OpenAI | Seamless integration with different AI platforms | Streamlined and standardized integration process with AI providers | Improved interoperability and collaboration between AI platforms |
| Quantifying environmental impacts based on energy, global warming potential, abiotic depletion potential, and primary energy | Comprehensive assessment of environmental impact | More robust and standardized metrics for evaluating AI’s environmental impact | Standardized frameworks for assessing AI’s sustainability |
| Environmental impacts assessed in usage and embodied phases | Consideration of entire lifecycle of AI models | Increased focus on reducing environmental impact throughout the AI model lifecycle | Lifecycle assessment becoming a standard practice in AI development |
| Active development and maintenance by GenAI Impact non-profit | Continued development and improvement of EcoLogits | Enhanced features and capabilities in tracking AI’s environmental impact | Non-profit organizations leading the way in promoting sustainable AI development |