Software is becoming a big polluter, as more and more of our daily life becomes digitalized. Regrettably, ”quality” and non-functional requirements like maintainability and performance are not well-understood or addressed in many organizations. Sustainability, being one of these requirements, is perhaps the least comprehended. Because sustainability in software is closely linked to other factors, such as good architecture/design, we need to begin to explore how we can solve several problems with a more holistic design/development approach.
Mikael Vesavuori is Technical Standards Lead at Polestar Digital. In Mikael’s presentation, you will learn how to concretely locate and address issues in sustainable software systems. You will also be introduced to the “green software engineering principles”.
Polestar is a Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Polestar plans to have a line-up of five performance EVs by 2026. Polestar 2, the electric performance fastback, launched in 2019. Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, launched in late 2022. Polestar 4, the SUV coupé transformed, is launching in phases through 2023 and into 2024. Polestar 5, an electric four-door GT and Polestar 6, an electric roadster, are coming soon.
The Sustainability team at Polestar, led by Fredrika Klarén, works to leverage Polestar's sustainability efforts within four strategic areas; Climate neutrality, Transparency, Circularity and Inclusion. Together, the team drives sustainable development throughout the organisation and enable Polestar to tap into the vast business potential of sustainability.