The Environmental Cost of Agile: Why Lean Software Development is the Next Step
Did you know the IT industry is on track to become a leading contributor to global carbon emissions? Despite the vast computing power at our fingertips, a staggering amount of it is reserved, but goes unused, creating a digital landfill of wasted energy and resources.
This article takes a deep dive into how the pursuit of speed and agility in software development has paradoxically led to this unsustainable situation. We’ll trace the evolution of methodologies from Waterfall to Agile, revealing how our “growth at all costs” mindset has fostered a culture of over provisioning. But there’s hope: we’ll explore how embracing Lean principles can revolutionise software development, leading to a more sustainable and efficient future for the IT industry.
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I recently watched a thought-provoking TED Talk by Jens Burchardt from BCG How we can curb climate change by spending two percent more on everything
. He presents a compelling idea: let’s tackle climate change by paying just a 2% markup on consumer products. This extra cost could finance the cleaner production of materials like steel, which often comes with a heavy carbon footprint.
read moreThe Hidden Cost of IT Emissions: Why Companies Must Act Now
At re:cinq, our mission as Green Software consultants is to empower businesses to slash their IT-related carbon emissions. The ICT sector is exploding, with emissions predicted to soar to 14% of global CO2e by 2040. The urgency is clear – to meet the Paris Agreement goals, we must drastically cut emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.
read moreGreen Data Centres: Data at Scale, Impact at Zero?
As technology scales, data centres quietly contribute more and more to the climate crisis. While estimates vary, the tech industry generates roughly 2–3% of global emissions
.
read moreSustainability Reporting: Will It Save the Planet or Just Create More Paperwork?
Climate change momentum is accelerating. Governments, like the EU with its Green Deal
and Fit for 55 program
, are setting ambitious emissions reduction targets – net-zero by 2050. To track progress, businesses are now facing mandated sustainability reporting, starting with larger enterprises. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduced by the EU requires larger enterprises to submit first reports for year 2024 in the early 2025.
read moreFollow the Sun: Greening the IT Landscape, One Sunrise at a Time
“Follow the Sun” sounds like ambiguous guidance from Yoda. It is also:
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