In this episode of Environment Variables, Anne Currie welcomes Carlos Pignataro, a leading expert in sustainable network architecture, to explore how networks can balance energy efficiency with performance and resilience. Carlos shares insights from his career at Cisco and beyond, including strategies for reducing emissions through dynamic software principles, energy-aware networking, and leveraging technologies like IoT and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). They discuss practical applications, the alignment of green practices with business interests, and the role of multidisciplinary collaboration in driving innovation. Tune in for actionable advice and forward-thinking perspectives on making networks greener while enhancing their capabilities.Learn more about our people:Anne Currie: LinkedIn | WebsiteCarlos Pignataro: LinkedIn | Website | GSF Champion | IETF ProfileFind out more about the GSF:The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation NewsletterNews:Challenges and Opportunities in Management for Green Networking [16:50]Architectural Considerations for Environmental Sustainability [22:22]Sustainable Network Operations (SNO) [13:54]Environmental Sustainability Terminology and Concepts [20:03]Resources:IETF [24:21]Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) [24:54]E-Impact Workshop | GitHubGreen Software PractitionerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on The Green Software Foundation YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Twitter, Github and LinkedIn!TRANSCRIPT BELOW:Carlos Pignataro: Many of the things that we do with a little bit of spin, hugely benefit the bottom line by cutting down costs, hugely benefiting the world by lowering emissions. I'm going to run this batch job whenever there's renewable. I'm going to turn off the lights and the APL, the access points on the ceiling automatically when there's n