Sustainability Standards
Sustainability standards are frameworks, guidelines, or certifications that define criteria for environmentally and socially responsible practices in business and development. They help organizations measure, report, and improve their sustainability performance, covering areas like carbon emissions, resource efficiency, ethical sourcing, and social impact. In tech, these standards guide green software development, energy-efficient infrastructure, and sustainable product lifecycle management.
Developers should learn sustainability standards to build eco-friendly applications, reduce operational costs through energy efficiency, and meet regulatory or client requirements for environmental compliance. Use cases include optimizing cloud infrastructure for lower carbon footprints, implementing green coding practices to minimize resource usage, and adhering to standards like ISO 14001 or the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for reporting in tech projects.