Agile and Sustainable Development in Technology Projects – Extended Perspective - MICHAŁ OPALSKI / AI-AGILE.ORG
Introduction: New Expectations for Technology The digital transformation that has accelerated over the past decade has brought enormous economic and social benefits. At the same time, however, it has increased energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and pressure on natural resources. Data centers, artificial intelligence development, and large-scale data processing now generate a significant environmental footprint. In this context, the concept of sustainable development is no longer limited to heavy industry or energy sectors—it is becoming an integral part of the IT industry. Technology organizations must now not only deliver business value but also minimize the negative environmental and social impact of their products and processes. Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban , can play a key role in this transformation. Agile as a Mechanism for Continuous Environmental Optimization One of the most important strengths of Agile is its iterative nature. Each sprin...
