FLOWCON 2025

Painting the software green: A GreenOps approach!

In the fast-paced world of digital product development, the quest for sustainability is more than just painting the UI green or fighting for the efficiency of programming languages.

Green Ops merges sustainability principles with DevOps methodologies, emphasising efficient resource management, resilience, lifecycle sustainability, collaborative culture, and measurable impact.

It goes beyond superficial changes, focusing on optimising resource use, building resilient systems, and fostering a sustainability mindset throughout the development lifecycle. By embracing Green Ops, organisations can achieve better outcomes without overhauling their entire infrastructure, driving innovation while making a positive impact on the planet.

Sum up the session in only 1 sentence
The world can be a better place if you wish to, so start painting the software green!

What are the 3 top takeaways from your session or workshop?
1. Lifecycle Sustainability – Sustainability spans the entire product journey, from design to decommissioning. Every stage offers opportunities to reduce environmental impact and build long-lasting, efficient systems. 2. Code vs Operational Efficiency – Writing efficient code is just one piece of the puzzle. True sustainability comes from balancing optimised software with resource-efficient infrastructure and runtime environments. 3. Starting the Conversation– Change begins with awareness. Embedding sustainability into engineering discussions ensures it becomes a core consideration, driving greener decisions at every level.