Sustainability Metrics
Sustainability metrics are quantitative or qualitative measures used to assess the environmental, social, and economic impacts of products, services, or organizations, often aligned with frameworks like ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). They help track progress toward sustainability goals, such as reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, or enhancing social equity. In technology, these metrics can apply to software development, cloud infrastructure, and hardware lifecycle management to promote greener practices.
Developers should learn sustainability metrics to build more eco-friendly and socially responsible software, as demand grows for sustainable tech solutions in industries like finance, energy, and e-commerce. For example, using metrics to optimize code for lower energy consumption in cloud deployments or to assess the carbon footprint of data centers. This skill is crucial for roles in green tech, corporate sustainability reporting, and compliance with regulations like the EU's CSRD.