Environment Variables Space and Commitment to Green Software
Feb 5, 2026
Anna Forlati, Head of Digital Sustainability and Impact at TeamSystem and former UX designer, shares her move from UX into ESG and sustainability leadership. She talks about B Corp meaning versus regulation. Inclusive design as a sustainability strategy. Practical ideas like sustainable modes, low-bandwidth design and speculative personas. Cultural change, measurable wins and long-term "cathedral thinking" round out the conversation.
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From UX Designer To Sustainability Lead
- Anna Forlati moved from UX design to head of Digital Sustainability after joining a B Corp and leading its recertification process.
- She found the B Corp journey transformed her view of business purpose and practical sustainability work.
Design Shapes Most Product Impact
- Design choices strongly shape a product's environmental and social impact because 80% of impact is set in the design phase.
- Designers can drive cultural change by prioritizing inclusive, resilient, and future-proof product decisions.
Prioritize Core Value Over Bells And Whistles
- Prioritize the core value your product delivers and drop or degrade nonessential bells and whistles.
- Focus on making the essential 90% reliable and accessible to all users to improve resilience and sustainability.
