About this episode
Host Chris Adams sits down with James Hall, Head of GreenOps at Greenpixie, to explore the evolving discipline of GreenOps—applying operational practices to reduce the environmental impact of cloud computing. They discuss how Greenpixie helps organizations make informed sustainability decisions using certified carbon data, the challenges of scaling cloud carbon measurement, and why transparency and relevance are just as crucial as accuracy. They also discuss using financial cost as a proxy for carbon, the need for standardization through initiatives like FOCUS, and growing interest in water usage metrics.Learn more about our people:Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteJames Hall: LinkedIn Greenpixie: WebsiteFind out more about the GSF:The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation NewsletterNews:The intersection of FinOps and cloud sustainability [16:01]What is FOCUS? Understand the FinOps Open Cost and Usage Specification [22:15]April 2024 Summit: Google Cloud Next Recap, Multi-cloud Billing with FOCUS, FinOps X Updates [31:31]Resources:Cloud Carbon Footprint [00:46]Greenops - Wikipedia [02:18]Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) Specification [05:12]GHG Protocol [05:20]Energy Scores for AI Models | Hugging Face [44:30]What is GreenOps - Newsletter | Greenpixie [44:42]Making Cloud Sustainability Actionable with FinOps Fueling Sustainability Goals at Mastercard in Every Stage of FinOps If you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on
