Software plays a critical yet often underestimated role in shaping the environmental impact of IT systems. From inefficient algorithms to unnecessary server load, poorly designed software contributes significantly to global energy consumption. In this focused 45-minute webinar, we explore the key part of the Green IT Foundation syllabus, to understand how software can become an enabler of sustainability rather than a hidden source of emissions.
Whether you’re a developer, IT manager, or sustainability officer, this session will offer practical strategies for reducing the energy footprint of software systems and achieving compliance with Green IT Foundation standards.
What You’ll Learn:
💻 Energy-Efficient Coding Practices – Learn how to optimize code for CPU/memory efficiency, refactor high-power features, choose lower-energy programming languages, and reduce unnecessary computation (e.g., low-res images, fewer data calls).
🧠 Virtualization & Resource Optimization – Discover how techniques like server, desktop, and storage virtualization reduce hardware demands, boost efficiency, and shrink your infrastructure’s carbon footprint.
☁️ Sustainable Cloud Usage – Understand how SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS models support sustainability goals; identify when to adopt public, private, or hybrid clouds for maximum efficiency and environmental benefit.
🕒 Automated Shutdown and Scheduling – Explore how intelligent power modes and off-hour device scheduling can reduce idle loads and cut office energy use by up to 23%.
🎓 Pathway to Certification – Get introduced to the Green IT Foundation Certification, covering software, hardware, and process sustainability—an ideal next step for any digital professional committed to making tech greener.
📚 Learning Options – Access Self-Paced Online (SPO), Accredited Training Organizations (ATO), or Self-Study Kits (SSK) to prepare for certification.
Speaker:
Jan Willem Middelburg, President of the Data Science Institute (DASCIN)
Target Audience:
Public – software developers, solution architects, IT managers, cloud engineers, and digital sustainability professionals.
Register now to secure your spot!
