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Meet the Green IT Top Leaders of 2026
Sustainability in tech isn’t just policy anymore; it’s leadership. This year, DASCIN recognized professionals who are proving that measurable environmental impact and IT performance can go hand in hand.
From AI energy efficiency to cloud GreenOps and sustainable software engineering, this year’s honorees were selected by an independent panel against five criteria: impact, thought leadership, experience, visibility, and credentials.
Know someone shaping the future of sustainable technology? Nominations for the 2027 edition are now open.
The ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ brings together professionals whose recent work is contributing to more efficient, responsible and sustainable technology across industry, academia, research and the wider technology ecosystem.
Each honoree was assessed against the same five evaluation criteria: Impact & Results, Thought Leadership, Experience & Contribution, Visibility, and Credentials & Certifications.
Many professionals are improving the environmental performance of technology through practical work that receives little recognition beyond their own organisation. The ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ provides a platform to recognise that contribution and highlight the people helping shape the next generation of sustainable technology.
The sustainable technology ecosystem spans industries, disciplines and regions. Each list considers contributions from corporate technology, academia and research, open-source communities, non-profit organisations and policy environments. Geographic and organisational diversity are also considered as part of the selection process to provide a broader view of sustainable technology leadership.
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Open nominations
Self-nominations are welcome; you may also nominate a colleague or an industry peer. - 2
Independent jury
Each nominee is assessed independently before reviewers compare their evaluations. Nominees do not participate in evaluating their own submissions. - 3
Global by design
Sustainable technology is a global responsibility. The ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ welcomes nominations from professionals across countries, sectors and organisational environments. - 4
Published annually
A new list is published annually, and previous honorees may be considered again based on continued impact.
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List of honorees
Every edition of the ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ recognises professionals shaping the future of sustainable technology. Past honorees remain eligible for future editions, so recognition here isn’t a one time badge. It’s an ongoing conversation about who’s leading the field.
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What we recognise
Technology leaders are increasingly responsible for balancing digital growth, operational efficiency and environmental performance. The ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ highlights professionals addressing this challenge through these areas. Each list reflects a broad range of contributions, including:
AI & Computational Efficiency
Improving the efficiency of AI workloads, measuring AI energy consumption and addressing the environmental impact of large-scale computing.
Cloud & GreenOps
Improving cloud efficiency, workload optimisation, energy management and the integration of environmental considerations into technology operations.
Sustainable Software Engineering
Developing practices, tools and engineering approaches that help software teams improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Systems & Infrastructure
Policy & Governance
Contributing to standards, frameworks, regulation and organisational practices that support more responsible technology development and operation.
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How the ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ is selected
Every nominee is evaluated against the same published assessment framework by an independent review panel. The assessment considers five areas:
Recognition based on evidence: The ‘Green IT Top Leaders’ is designed to recognise demonstrated contribution rather than popularity. Nominees are assessed using a common evaluation framework, with supporting evidence considered across their recent work, professional contribution, publications, initiatives, technologies and measurable outcomes. This approach allows professionals from different backgrounds to be assessed against a consistent standard.
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Nominate a Leader for the Next Edition
The next list starts with nominations from the sustainable technology community. Nominate a colleague, industry peer or yourself for consideration.
Nominations are reviewed against the published assessment criteria, with supporting evidence required to demonstrate professional contribution and impact.
Before You Nominate
You will need:
Nominations are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the shortlist announced ahead of the annual list.
The Green IT Framework provides a practical, structured roadmap for organizations to minimize the environmental impact of their technology operations. By addressing sustainability across hardware, software, processes, and data, it enables IT leaders to align technical performance with global environmental responsibility.
Jan-Willem Middelburg, Author & President of DASCIN®
