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News, insights, and technical deep-dives on green software from the GSF community.
The SCI Standard: Providing the Software Emissions Data CSRD Needs
A new white paper from GSF's Software Standards Working Group maps the SCI standard to CSRD's reporting requirements. Learn how to go from software energy data to a CSRD-compliant disclosure, and how SCI complements GHG accounting by adding the granularity needed to measure software impacts.
After Five Years, I'm Stepping Down as Executive Director of the Green Software Foundation
As he steps down, Asim Hussain reflects on what he built, what he learned, and why he's confident the Foundation is in good hands.
GSF Announces Executive Director Transition
After five years, Asim Hussain is stepping down as Executive Director of the GSF. The Steering Committee has selected a successor. We share the full details of the transition and what comes next for the Foundation.
GSF’s Response to GHG Protocol: Advocating for Hourly Carbon Accounting
In January, we submitted a consensus-based response to the GHG Protocol's Scope 2 consultation, advocating for hourly carbon accounting that closes reporting loopholes and recognizes the daily engineering decisions that reduce emissions.
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.