15th October 2024: The HYSEA Green Software Roundtable, in collaboration with our patron member DBS Tech India and KPMG, brought together key leaders from the tech industry to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the future of green software. Hosted at #DBSTechIndia, this event aimed to explore how sustainable coding practices can be implemented to reduce carbon emissions and drive innovation in the IT industry.

The session kicked off with Namrata Rana, National Head of ESG at KPMG, who set the stage by discussing the vast opportunities and challenges in green software. She emphasized the importance of structural and cultural shifts necessary to successfully integrate green coding into businesses, highlighting how sustainability initiatives can offer competitive advantages.

The roundtable, led by DBS Tech India’s MD & CEO, Maneesh Sehagal, fostered deep conversations on key themes:

Measurement: Emphasizing the critical need for accurate measurement of carbon emissions and energy consumption to track progress.
Incentivization: Exploring how financial incentives and recognition can motivate the adoption of green coding practices.
Cultural Shift: Addressing the need for a profound cultural transformation within the IT industry to prioritize sustainability across all development processes.
Collaboration: Underscoring the importance of partnerships between industry, academia, and government to drive innovation and promote sustainable practices.

This impactful session was a stepping stone towards a more sustainable tech ecosystem, and HYSEA is committed to continuing the conversation to benefit its wider member community.