What’s the future of sustainable digital technology? Software eco-design with Harington Impact.

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Did you know that data centers consume about 2% of global electricity, which is more than the entire aviation sector? And that digital-related greenhouse gas emissions account for about 4% of global emissions, a proportion that could reach 8% by 2030 if no action is taken? These alarming figures remind us of the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of software products.

The role of IT departments in the ecological transition

As an IT Director, you play a crucial role in reducing the environmental footprint of software applications. The energy consumption of servers and greenhouse gas emissions are increasing at an alarming rate. However, implementing concrete solutions remains a challenge for many companies.

Harington Impact: Your partner for effective software eco-design

At Harington Impact, we have developed a structured approach to help companies reduce the carbon footprint of their digital applications. Software eco-design is a method that allows for the creation of environmentally friendly applications by optimizing their entire lifecycle.

“Software eco-design is one of the most promising solutions for reducing the environmental impact of digital technology. It is a major challenge for the ecological transition.”

– The Shift Project –

Our software eco-design platform for IT Directors

Our platform provides developers and IT Directors with the tools needed to measure, analyze, and optimize the environmental impact of their applications. :

• Environmental impact assessment: Calculate the energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and carbon footprint of your applications.
• Optimization analysis: Identify areas for improvement using advanced analysis tools.ts à améliorer grâce à des outils d’analyse avancés.
• Personalized recommendations: Receive tailored advice in line with Responsible Digital standards to optimize energy efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Performance tracking: Measure the impact of your actions and monitor your progress in real-time
• The benefits of software eco-design for IT Directors

Integrating software eco-design offers numerous benefits. It helps reduce the environmental impact of your applications, with energy consumption decreases ranging from 30% to 70%. Companies committed to sustainability see a 20% improvement in their brand image due to their environmental efforts. Additionally, optimizing applications through our platform can lead to energy savings of 10% to 20%. Finally, by optimizing your application code, you enhance performance and provide a better user experience.

As an IT Director, this represents tangible benefits:

• Reduction in the energy consumption of applications.
• Reduction in the carbon footprint of applications.
• Improvement in application performance.
• The compliance with responsible digital standards.
• Reducing operating costs.

A study by ADEME revealed that companies can reduce their energy bills by 20 to 30% by adopting software eco-design. Additionally, well-designed applications are generally easier to maintain, resulting in reduced maintenance and support costs. Finally, cleaner and more readable code is easier to debug and correct, thereby reducing the time and resources required for application maintenance.

“We must make digital technology a sustainable tool. This means we need to reduce the environmental footprint of digital technologies throughout their lifecycle.”

Ursula von der Leyen, Présidente de la Commission européenne

At Harington Impact, we believe in a sustainable and responsible digital future. Optimizing your existing applications with our platform is a crucial step for IT departments looking to reduce the environmental impact of their information systems. Incorporate this platform into your development and maintenance processes to contribute to a greener world. Discover Harington Impact today and start optimizing your applications for a more sustainable future.

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By the numbers, and to delve deeper:

• According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centers consume about 1% of global electricity, although some estimates place this figure closer to around 2%. The growth in this consumption is expected due to the increasing demand for digital services.
• A report from The Shift Project indicates that greenhouse gas emissions from the digital sector accounted for approximately 3.7% of global emissions in 2019, with a projection to reach 8% by 2030 if current trends continue.
• According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2020, more than 53.6 million tonnes of electronic waste were generated in 2019, and this figure is rapidly increasing.
• Conf EcoInfo : https://ecoinfo.cnrs.fr/2017/01/05/conf-ecoinfo-impact-des-logiciels-sur-lenvironnement-quid-de-leco-conception-3-fevrier-2017/