Software Development - Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability

Explore the intersection of software development and sustainability in this comprehensive conference talk from ACCU 2023. Delve into the direct and indirect carbon emissions created by the software lifecycle and learn how agility can contribute to reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Examine real data to gain a holistic perspective on agile sustainability within teams and companies. Discover the Comparative Agile Sustainability approach, a freely available assessment tool for anchoring and promoting sustainability awareness in agile teams and organizations. Gain insights into how software development can address climate change, reduce electronic waste, and minimize digital carbon footprints. Learn about the three-pillar model of sustainability and its connection to agile methodologies. Explore case studies, including VMware's energy consumption efforts and cloud software sustainability. Discuss the importance of inclusiveness and social aspects in sustainable software development practices.