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The digital sector is responsible for between 2% and 4% of global CO₂ emissions, a footprint comparable to that of aviation, and data centers consume nearly 1% of the world’s electricity. With the expansion of cloud services, data, and artificial intelligence, this impact continues to grow, making it essential to rethink how we design and build software.

Software has a real environmental impact, and understanding it is key to building more sustainable technology. This masterclass will explore what Green Software is and why it is becoming a priority for organizations and technical teams around the world.

It will examine how decisions related to architecture, development, data management, and AI directly influence the energy consumption and carbon footprint of digital systems. Through clear concepts and practical examples, the session will demonstrate how to measure, design, and optimize more efficient software—without sacrificing performance or business value.

A session to understand the present—and future—of sustainable and responsible software in the age of data and artificial intelligence.

Programa

The session is structured around the following points:

  1. Technology and sustainability: current landscape
  2. Introduction to Green Software
  3. Principles and foundations>
  4. Sustainable development
  5. Data and Sustainable AI
  6. Measurements and metrics
  7. Organizational strategy and culture
  8. First steps and practical cases

Eurecat Technology Centre

Taught by:

David Garcia Esteller, Camilo Ruiz Morales
  • David Garcia Esteller, Head of Software Engineering.
    David holds a degree in Electronic Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Barcelona (UB) and a Master’s in Internet of Things (IoT) from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC).
    With more than 12 years of experience in software engineering, he has specialized in software for IoT ecosystems, edge/cloud solution development, Smart Cities, and physical security (biometrics and smart borders).
  • Camilo Ruiz Morales,  sustainability researcher specialized in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applied to industrial processes.
    Camilo is a civil engineer with training in environmental planning and industrial ecology, and holds a Master’s degree in Sustainability in Circular Production Systems.
    He has experience in environmental assessment, modeling, and process optimization.
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