Green Software Foundation

What if we didn't have to choose between speed and sustainability? 👀 In the latest episode of CXO Bytes, Kerry O'Donnell (SustainableIT.org) and host Sanjay Podder discuss how organizations can embed environmental responsibility into digital transformation. Learn why sustainability by design helps teams innovate faster, and how smart IT procurement translates responsible design into responsible buying decisions. Listen to the full episode now. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eEM8H6yf

Which tools should you use to calculate Software Carbon Intensity (SCI)? The SCI standard provides a methodology for calculating software emissions as a rate (not a total), which means you can compare systems, track improvements, and make evidence-based decisions. But turning methodology into measurement requires the right tools. Tools like Impact Framework, Green Metrics Tool, Kepler, Cardamon, and Scaphandre help calculate the SCI in practice. Each takes a different approach, from complete automated calculation to providing energy data inputs, proving the specification works across different contexts. 👉 Swipe through to explore your options.

Join six Green Software Meetups happening across Europe before the year's end! Discover the newly ratified SOFT framework, explore best practices for measuring AI's environmental impact with open-source tools, get first steps for architecting green software, and more. Find your local meetup and register. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQjSbHV4 Aydin Mir Mohammadi Andreas Weber Francesco Fullone Georg Molz Martin Lippert Nina Welker Leomar Scheunemann Jr Rut Palmero Silicon Brighton

🌍 130,000 green software practitioners completed the Green Software Practitioner course! This number represents thousands of professionals who've chosen to include sustainability in their daily work, transforming how their organizations approach innovation and tech responsibility. Learn how to measure software's impacts, apply green software principles, and make informed decisions about the systems you build and maintain. Take the course on our Movement platform. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egJ_3Avv

In a world where planetary boundaries are at risk, what responsibility do we hold as practitioners? 🤔 At a recent Dagstuhl Perspectives Workshop, computer scientists and tech experts explored the responsibilities of computing in addressing the climate crisis. The outcome of this workshop is a manifesto that outlines commitments and provides guidance for future actions. It emphasizes the need for shifts in design priorities, the importance of digital policy, and the crucial role of practitioners in shaping policy-making. Read the full manifesto. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaKKnBA2 Schloss Dagstuhl – Leibniz-Zentrum für Informatik (LZI)

🎉 Major Announcement in Software Sustainability 🎉 We're excited to announce the ratification of the Sustainable Organizational Framework for Technology (SOFT)! This milestone marks a significant step in helping organizations move beyond isolated green software tools to systematic, organization-wide adoption. Led by Pindy Bhullar (HSBC) and co-chair Sean O'Keefe (Microsoft), SOFT provides organizations of all sizes with a structured approach to embed sustainable software practices across their operations while achieving business objectives. Learn more about SOFT and how to get involved. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eQGmdHdp --- Asim Hussain Ben Logan Carolin Rubner Chris Balcer Gadhu Sundaram Jonathan Turnbull Matthew Kropp Patrick Chanezon Yusuke Kobayashi The GSF is led by Avanade, BCG X, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, NTT DATA, Siemens, and UBS.

Join us in welcoming the Metropolitan Police to the GSF! 💚 As the UK's largest police force, the Metropolitan Police brings a valuable public sector perspective on implementing green software practices at scale. With Johnny Wolf leading the enterprise architecture, they're working to embed sustainability as a core pillar in their tech infrastructure. Through their membership, the Metropolitan Police contributes to the global effort as government organizations worldwide strive to balance digital transformation and environmental responsibility. Visit their profile in our member directory. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eNmg_zvs

Making green software knowledge accessible to everyone! 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾 Building Green Software by Anne Currie, Sara Bergman, and Sarah Hsu is now free to read under a Creative Commons license. Designed for the whole organization, from new developers to CTOs, the book shows how sustainable practices also mean lower costs and smarter operations. By removing the paywall, the authors are helping more practitioners start building greener software. Read it free. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyUk94be

How can we build a more sustainable and resilient digital sector in Europe amid AI adoption and industry consolidation? Green IO 🎙️ Paris will tackle this question December 9-11. Learn how to turn sustainability practices into a competitive advantage, when to scale at the European level vs. act locally, and which tools actually reduce costs, emissions, and energy use. The GSF team will be there, leading a session aimed at reaching agreement on one of the most pressing sustainability challenges facing our community. Join us! 🌱 Full agenda & registration. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ew8gPkR7 We have three complimentary tickets to share with you. Want one? Let us know in the comments! Gaël DUEZ Michalina Chwastyk

Language shouldn't be a barrier to building greener software. 🌍 Thanks to our community translators, the Green Software Practitioner course is available in Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and English. All versions are now live on the Green Software Movement platform with a final quiz and digital credential you can share—so you can learn how to build, maintain, and run greener applications in your language, at your pace. Start learning today. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egJ_3Avv --- Want to help expand access? Which language should we translate next, and could you help make it happen? Let us know in the comments. A big shout out to everyone who contributed to these translations! Carolin Rubner Celine Jolivet Cindy Elizabeth Rubiano Franziska Warncke Jose Alejandro S. Leila Lhardy Liang Jing Roberto Freato Thiago F. Yasumasa Suenaga