Resources
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Standards & Frameworks
GHG Protocol
Provides the world's most widely used standards for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. Their Corporate Standard is the foundation for understanding Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The site offers free downloadable standards, calculation tools, and guidance documents that are used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies for carbon accounting.
The Technology Carbon Standard
An open-source initiative providing a comprehensive framework for mapping, measuring, and mitigating carbon emissions specifically in IT platforms, aligned with GHG Protocol standards. It focuses on the unique challenges of technology infrastructure and digital services.
Industry Initiatives & Communities
Green Software Foundation
Building a trusted ecosystem of people, standards, tooling and best practices for green software. They provide training, certification, and practical resources for developers and organizations looking to reduce the carbon footprint of their software applications.
Climate Action Tech
A global community of tech professionals working on climate solutions. They offer networking opportunities, job boards, and knowledge sharing.
SME Climate Hub
Provides resources specifically for small and medium enterprises, including free carbon calculators and guidance on setting science-based targets.
Free Learning Resources
SDG Academy
Offers over 50 free courses on sustainable development, taught by faculty from the UN, World Bank, and universities like Harvard and Oxford. They cover everything from climate action to sustainable cities.
Microsoft Sustainability Learning Center
Provides free self-paced training on topics like emissions accounting, ESG reporting, and using AI for sustainability.
Scott Logic Sustainability Resources
Offers practical blog posts and articles on sustainability in technology, covering topics from carbon measurement to sustainable software development practices with real-world examples and technical insights.
Carbon Calculators & Tools
Tech Carbon Standard Estimator
A practical tool for estimating carbon emissions from technology infrastructure and IT platforms, aligned with the Technology Carbon Standard framework.
FOOTPRINTCALC
A free Excel-based tool for product life cycle assessments and carbon footprinting, containing impact factors for around 900 materials and 80 production processes.
Getting Started Tips
Start with understanding your baseline by using one of the carbon calculators to measure your personal or organizational footprint. For software developers, the Green Software Foundation offers excellent training on sustainable coding practices. For IT infrastructure, try the Tech Carbon Standard Estimator to understand your technology emissions.
Then explore the GHG Protocol's free standards (and the Tech Carbon Standard for IT-specific guidance) to understand the methodology behind carbon accounting. The UN's Digital4Sustainability course provides excellent context on both opportunities and challenges in sustainable tech.
From there, you can explore specific areas like green software development, sustainable IT infrastructure, or circular economy principles depending on your interests.
The field is evolving rapidly, so following organizations like GHG Protocol, the Green Software Foundation, and reading resources like Scott Logic's sustainability blog can help you stay current with best practices and emerging technologies.