The Green Software Foundation: Champions of Sustainable Software
Image source: Green Software Foundation, Oct. 26th, 2021: Find out the mission of the Green Software Foundation, how we operate, our priority areas and about our Working Groups.
The software industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world. But it's also one of the most energy-intensive industries. In fact, the global IT sector is responsible for 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with projections to consume 3-8% in the next decade.
That's where the Green Software Foundation comes in. Founded in 2019, the Green Software Foundation is a non-profit organization that brings together industry leaders, academics, and environmental experts to promote sustainable practices in the software industry. With the growing demand for digital technology and the increasing energy consumption that comes with it, the need for sustainable software development has become more urgent than ever.
The Green Software Foundation is changing the industry because they have laid the framework for a comprehensive approach to make software development more sustainable. They're not just focusing on one aspect of software development, like energy efficiency or carbon emissions – they're looking at the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
Some of the ways that the Green Software Foundation is challenging the status quo are:
Taking a comprehensive approach to making software development more sustainable. They're not just focusing on one aspect of software development, like energy efficiency or carbon emissions. They're looking at the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment.
Working with a wide range of stakeholders, including software developers, businesses, governments, and anyone else who has a stake in making software development more sustainable. They're not just working in a silo because an integrative, collaborative approach is necessary to kickstart change.
Sharing their knowledge and resources openly with everyone who wants to learn more about making software development more sustainable, making the transition just and accessible to all.
With leaders from Microsoft, GitHub, Intel, Accenture, UBS, and many more, the Green Software Foundation is leading the charge when it comes to sustainable software development, and their work is sure to have a lasting impact on our planet.
