TEQnation 2024: Green Software – Edwin van den Houdt & Kanupriya Syal

Green Software: If we change the way we code, then the Climate doesn’t have to change – Edwin van den Houdt & Kanupriya Syal Enterprise technology by itself is responsible for emitting approximately 1% of global emissions. Let’s put this into perspective. This amount matches half of the emissions generated by aviation or shipping industries. Even more remarkably, it’s similar to the entire carbon footprint of the United Kingdom. So, what can we do about this? This talk will share practical green software development principles that you can implement in your project to minimize the environmental impact of your solution. Green software is an emerging discipline at the intersection of climate science, software design, electricity markets, hardware, and data center design. At its core, green software is all about carbon efficiency. It’s designed to emit the smallest carbon footprint possible. But how is this achieved? It’s a careful blend of three key strategies: energy efficiency, carbon awareness, and hardware efficiency. We’ll delve into these essential concepts, giving you the tools to incorporate them into your own processes. Join us, as we navigate this crucial and exciting journey towards sustainable software practices.