8a. Use data to inform technology choices from the start
The right data can allow us to embed environmental sustainability into technology decisions from the start, saving on the impacts of adapting approaches later in a project.
Likely Lead Roles
Solution architect, technical architect
Sub-actions
8a. (i) Forecast the environmental impact of services and workloads at the solution architecture design stage
8a. (ii) Design for monitoring upfront
(i) Forecast the environmental impact of services at the solution architecture design stage
Where possible, forecast the environmental impact of service workloads at the solution architecture design stage. You should use this to inform technology choices and design decisions.
Environmental benefit:
Insight into the environmental impacts of technology choices empowers a greener choice from the start.
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(ii) Design for service monitoring upfront
Build in consumption and emissions monitoring from the start of the project, tagging resources where possible. We could call this a ‘measurable by design’ mindset.
Environmental benefit:
Adding energy measurability upfront empowers a team to optimise processes.