How Microsoft is Leading the Way to Sustainable Software

Explore the concept of sustainable software development in this 22-minute interview with Asim Hussain, Green Cloud Advocacy Lead at Microsoft and Chairperson at Green Software Foundation. Discover how Microsoft is spearheading efforts towards environmentally friendly software practices and learn about the impact of the software industry on CO2 emissions. Gain insights into building green applications, the relationship between screen color and carbon efficiency, and practical steps to reduce environmental impact through software development. Delve into the mathematics behind carbon-neutral protocols and understand the role of Microsoft's team in promoting green software initiatives. This talk, recorded for GOTO Unscripted 2021, offers valuable information for developers and tech professionals interested in sustainable computing practices.

Intro/What is green cloud?
How can I build a green app?
How can software move the needle on sustainability?
Is the screen color related to a carbon-efficient app?
The impact of the software industry on the CO2 emissions
How can you start to reduce the impact?
The Microsoft team behind green software
The maths behind the carbon-neutral protocols
Outro