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Software Carbon Efficiency Rating  - A consumer-friendly rating for software carbon intensity
2023-10-12

Software Carbon Efficiency Rating  - A consumer-friendly rating for software carbon intensity

The GSF Standards Working Group has initiated a project  to close the gap of a carbon efficiency rating. The objective is to prove a tool for informing procurement decisions and potentially shaping regulations surrounding software carbon emissions. 

Coding for a Greener Future: Exploring Upcoming Events in Green Software
2023-10-04

Coding for a Greener Future: Exploring Upcoming Events in Green Software

Find out about exciting events in the green software space. Our article sheds a light on what's in the pipeline, providing you the dates, topics and links.

The Carbon Conundrum and Ethical Quandaries in the Expanding Realm of AI
2023-10-03

The Carbon Conundrum and Ethical Quandaries in the Expanding Realm of AI

In this blog, we'll provide a summary of the key messages and concepts shared in Abhishek Gupta’s latest article on The Imperative for Sustainable AI Systems, published on The Gradient.

Energizing the ICT Sector - Meet Dr. Ong Chen Hui of Singapore’s IMDA
2023-09-27

Energizing the ICT Sector - Meet Dr. Ong Chen Hui of Singapore’s IMDA

As a statutory board in the Singapore government, IMDA seeks to deepen regulatory capabilities for a converged ICT sector to safeguard the interests of consumers and foster pro-enterprise regulations. 

Creating a Digital Sustainability Ecosystem - Meet Henry Chang of GovTech Singapore
2023-09-19

Creating a Digital Sustainability Ecosystem - Meet Henry Chang of GovTech Singapore

GovTech, Singapore’s primary government agency for driving digital transformation across the public sector, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the move towards a Smart Nation is environmentally sustainable.

Green Software Advocate Series: An Interview with Chris Lloyd-Jones
2023-09-14

Green Software Advocate Series: An Interview with Chris Lloyd-Jones

The new GSF interview series is providing an look inside the minds of some of green software's fiercest advocats. We spoke to Avanade's Chris Lloyd-Jones.

Balancing Power and Responsibility: GSF's AI Environmental Panel Preview
2023-09-12

Balancing Power and Responsibility: GSF's AI Environmental Panel Preview

GSF is holding on online event on October 5, where experts will explore how we can make AI greener and carbon-aware.

Expanding the Toolkit for making software greener with Electricity Maps
2023-09-07

Expanding the Toolkit for making software greener with Electricity Maps

Recently, Electricity Maps launched an open-source Data Portal giving easy and free access to granular data on CO2 emissions from electricity consumption to every software practitioner. It's a significant leap forward for our community, and here's why.

What’s Shaking at the GSF – A Summer of Milestones
2023-09-05

What’s Shaking at the GSF – A Summer of Milestones

As we reflect on the Summer of 2023, let's delve into some of the key milestones achieved in green software.

Green Software Ingrained in the Corporate Fabric - Meet Savannah Goodman of Google
2023-08-31

Green Software Ingrained in the Corporate Fabric - Meet Savannah Goodman of Google

Google has systematically integrated sustainability in its corporate fabric. A great example is Cloud Carbon Footprint. Google gives its cloud customers a tool to understand their carbon emissions related to Google Cloud resources as well as guidance on how to reduce their carbon footprint.