Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) standard will empower consumers of software systems to make informed decisions.

As the world becomes more dependent on technology, it is important for technology leaders in the industry to consider the environmental impact of software development and use. This includes the carbon emissions produced throughout the entire lifecycle of software, from manufacturing hardware to energy usage during development and ongoing consumption in production. Green software design, which focuses on sustainability, begins with a well-thought-out architecture.

By considering the carbon intensity of software, technology leaders can not only address the issue of climate change but also potentially save costs and increase efficiency.

Sustainability in software is the practice of designing and developing software in a way that minimizes its environmental impact and promotes long-term ecological balance. Software carbon intensity standards are guidelines that aim to reduce the environmental impact of software development. These standards can take various forms, such as targets for reducing carbon emissions, recommendations for energy-efficient practices, and metrics for measuring the carbon footprint of software.