ICT is quickly becoming a bigger source of greenhouse gas emissions than flying. A recent study by Lancaster University estimated our emissions to be between 2.1 and 3.9 per cent of global emissions. This means software spews out between 1,222,000,000 and 2,270,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent to atmosphere – every single year.

Even if WordPress usage might be just a drop in a bucket, we are still responsible for the planet, the future generations and need to do our part.

In this session, I’ll explain the importance of the matter, how one could approach it, and what each and everyone of us can do about the emissions. I will also show three ways of mitigating the issue with measuring the environmental impact, reducing waste, and minimising software. Further, there will be practical guidance that fits WordPress in specific and CMS/DXP platforms in general.

After the session, you most probably end up having “oh crap” and “yes, we can do it” thoughts. When returning from WordCamp, you feel compelled to make changes in the ways you think, code, design, and host sites – for the best of the planet.

I’ve written a “Green Code” book that explains the same matters on a more generic level. It is freely available on Exove’s website.