Best of LinkedIn: Sustainability & Green ICT CW 16/ 17

We curate most relevant posts about Sustainability & Green ICT on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus support ICT enterprises with precise market and pricing intelligence that goes beyond traditional analyst subscriptions and existing databases, delivering actionable insights for better decision-making. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/filling-the-strategic-gaps-your-current-intelligence-sources-leave-open This edition explore the urgent intersection of information technology and environmental sustainability, primarily focusing on the massive resource demands of artificial intelligence. Industry experts argue that true green software requires a shift from vague corporate pledges to workload-level transparency and the adoption of open-source measurement tools. Practical strategies for reducing carbon footprints include optimising AI inference, choosing low-carbon data centre regions, and integrating sustainability into core enterprise architecture. There is a notable emphasis on moving beyond reporting toward actionable engineering decisions, such as right-sizing infrastructure and prioritising circular economy practices for hardware. However, several contributors warn against greenwashing and the lack of transparency from major tech firms regarding their fossil fuel dependency and water usage. Ultimately, the collection positions sustainable IT as a critical business discipline where efficiency directly aligns with cost reduction and ethical responsibility. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.