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Sustainability Objectives
Name
Roles
MoSCOW Priority
DP: Area of Impact
Time Horizon
Environmental Performance Indicators
DP: Vendors
DP: Types
DP: Scenarios
Focus Area
Deliver service from infrastructure locations that minimize physical distance and network complexity to the user base, reducing resource consumption and environmental impact
Responsible
Must have
Where it runs
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Optimize resource allocation by implementing efficient scaling mechanisms, ensuring resources are only consumed when actively needed and released when not in use
Responsible
Must have
How it's operated
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Use data center facilities which operate with minimal environmental impact, utilizing efficient cooling systems, renewable energy, and responsible water management practices
Pass-Thru
Responsible
Must have
Where it runs
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Optimize network resource usage through efficient capacity planning, intelligent content delivery, and automated traffic management to minimize environmental impact
Pass-Thru
Responsible
Must have
How it's operated
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Maximize hardware lifespan through repair, refurbishment, and efficient utilization, supporting a circular economy approach where hardware remains in productive use indefinitely
Pass-Thru
Responsible
Must have
Where it runs
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Prevent premature hardware obsolescence by maintaining compatibility with older hardware, minimizing resource requirements, and adapting functionality based on available resources
Responsible
Must have
How it's made
Short-Term
Software is installed on customer devices
Implement comprehensive monitoring of resource usage and environmental impact metrics to ensure efficient operation, enable optimization, and provide transparency to customers
Responsible
Must have
How it's operated
Short-Term
Provider owns digital infrastructure
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Offer infrastructure flexibility that enables customers to choose environmentally optimized infrastructure options
Responsible
Must have
How it's paid for
Short-Term
Provider uses third-party infrastructure
Offer invoices that differentiate service charges & infrastructure costs
Responsible
Must have
How it's paid for
Short-Term