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News, insights, and technical deep-dives on green software from the GSF community.
Measuring for Reporting vs. Measuring for Action
The metrics designed for regulators aren't always the ones that help practitioners reduce emissions. Asim Hussain (ED of GSF) explores the trade-offs between measuring for reporting and measuring for action, and how to design systems that do both.
Closing the Accountability Gap: What Practitioners Agreed On
In December 2025, practitioners at Green IO Paris responded to the question of who should own software's environmental impact. Today, we share the full findings from GSF's first public AI-supported consensus Assembly.
Welcoming Carmen (Carbon Measurement Engine) as a GSF Project
Carmen, an open-source measurement engine from Amadeus joins GFS's ecosystem. Learn how Carmen builds on Impact Framework to deliver transparent carbon measurements, giving teams the application-level visibility needed to optimize emissions without building custom implementations.
Designing SCI for Web: What We Agreed and What Comes Next
In autumn 2025, a group of GSF members reached consensus on the design foundation for SCI for Web. Here is what they agreed on, how the AI-assisted process worked, and what's next.
From Standards to Adoption: Introducing the GSF 2025 Annual Report
The GSF Annual Report highlights key milestones and achievements from 2025 and outlines our priorities for 2026.
SCI for AI Specification Ratified: Standard for Measuring AI Emissions Across the Lifecycle
We're excited to announce the ratification of the SCI for AI specification, marking a major step in making the carbon footprint of AI systems transparent, comparable, and actionable.
Why the GSF Is Participating in the GHG Protocol Scope 2 Consultation
Learn why the GSF is participating in the GHG Protocol Scope 2 consultation and how better carbon accounting standards enable emissions reductions.
The Green Software Foundation and SustainableArchitectures.org Partner to Advance Sustainable Digital Architecture and Green Software Practices
The Green Software Foundation and SustainableArchitectures.org are proud to announce a strategic partnership to advance knowledge-sharing and collaboration between their global communities.
The Accountability Gap: Who Should Own Software’s Environmental Impact?
At Green IO Paris, we're asking 800+ technology experts who has the power to reduce software's environmental impact, using our consensus-building process to find answers.
Celebrating the Ratification of the Sustainable Organizational Framework for Technology (SOFT)
We’re proud to announce the ratification of our Sustainable Organizational Framework for Technology, marking a key milestone in the adoption of green software across industries.
Democratizing Access to Sustainable Computing Tools—Meet Susannah Hill of Cloud Sustainability Watch
The new GSF member shares how they equip technologists with practical guides and tools to reduce cloud and AI environmental impacts.
The Green Software Foundation Joins the UK Government Digital Sustainability Alliance (GDSA) to Shape Industry Standards
We're excited to announce a new partnership that brings green software expertise to UK government digital strategy. Learn how the GSF and GDSA are working togther.