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Pillar 6 - Sustainability

What is it about?

Sustainability means designing IT architectures and processes to be resource-efficient and environmentally friendly. In WAF++, sustainability is a strategic factor.

What is being done?

  • Energy efficiency: Using energy-optimized hardware and cloud regions.

  • Resource utilization optimization: Avoiding over-provisioning.

  • Green IT: Using sustainable technologies and supply chains.

What needs to be considered?

  • Transparency: Measuring CO₂ footprint and energy consumption.

  • Regulatory requirements: Compliance with ESG mandates.

  • Awareness: Sustainability must be part of the organizational culture.

Where is this headed?

  • Carbon-neutral IT: Reducing and offsetting emissions.

  • Automated optimization: Dynamic adjustment for minimal environmental impact.

  • Sustainability as a KPI: Sustainability becomes a strategic success factor.