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The Policy Working Group aims to:

• Engage with external bodies and campaigns, commenting on existing or proposed policy related to green software as well as creating our own policy proposals.
• Manage projects related to the green certification of products and services. </aside>

Appointments

• Chair: Chris Adams | The Green Web Foundation
• Chair: Aya Saed | Scope3
• Project Manager: Sean Mcilroy | Green Software Foundation

Mission Statement

The Policy Working Group (PWG) is a nonpartisan convening body that translates technical expertise in sustainable software into actionable policy insights. As part of a 501(c)(6) organization, we actively identify and advocate for policies that encourage the reduction of carbon emissions from software.

Our Approach: We build credible engagement through technical expertise, identify strategic opportunities to influence sustainable software policy, maintain consistency between our stated goals and actions, operate with full transparency about our positions and outcomes, and hold ourselves accountable for the impact of our policy work through regular review and reporting.

What do we do?

• Convert complex software sustainability research into clear policy frameworks and principles
• Facilitate dialogue between technologists, policymakers, and industry experts
• Establish measurable efficiency standards based on evidence and consensus
• Provide policymakers with technical insights on sustainable software practices
• Participate in existing policy processes where our expertise adds value

What do we NOT do?