Can software save the planet?
The software industry may not be the first sector that springs to mind when thinking of those companies committed to tackling climate change, but software developers can make an important contribution to curbing carbon emissions, according to a new report by US industry body Business for Social Responsibility (BSR).
The report identified four main areas where the software industry can help cut greenhouse gas emissions, arguing that their unique nature meant that software firms needed to develop their own corporate and social reponsibility strategies, rather than adapt those used by other sectors.
First, the report argued that more effective information storage and presentation could help managers understand the challenge of redistributing resources to maximise carbon efficiency. Read more
Source: Business Green
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