The InfoQ Podcast Developers Can Improve the ESG Aspects of Software By Tackling Early Ethical Debt
Feb 2, 2026
Erica Pizzani, senior software developer and QCon London track host focused on green software and sustainable engineering. She explores performance as a sustainability lever. Short talks cover local-first and edge computing, measuring data and retention costs, ethical debt in long-term design, and practical starter resources for developers.
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Performance And Sustainability Align
- Performance and sustainability complement each other and can be aligned at the architecture and leadership level.
- Erika Pizzani argues designers should think creatively to make systems both fast and environmentally friendly.
Smaller Models, Better Data
- Smaller, focused AI models can be both more performant and less resource intensive.
- Quality, domain-specific data and fair compensation for contributors matter more than sheer scale.
Measure Before You Optimize
- Measure emissions and resource use to know what to change and prove progress.
- Use metrics before optimizing so you can demonstrate business and environmental wins.
