There are over 60,000 green software and climate-focused repositories on GitHub - and we believe developers are a critical part in the goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions. We’ve curated tools and projects to enable you to kick-start your climate action journey today.

charity: water is working to help the more than 700 million people worldwide who don’t have access to clean water, and they’re finding innovative ways of using technology to do it. They have an in-house engineering team, making them an innovator in the nonprofit space. GitHub is an integral part of how their team collaborates and scales, but the adoption of GitHub Copilot has completely changed their workflow. Now, engineers can spend more time focused on solving business problems and doing things that require creative human thought.

Looking for ways to code in a more sustainable way? We’ve got you covered with our top list of tools to help lower your carbon footprint. After reviewing repositories on GitHub that self-identified as being a green software tool as their primary purpose, we compiled these into a directory of resources built by our community, for our community. We ended up with this directory that includes a comprehensive list of the green software tools out there. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, these tools will help you code sustainably.

GitHub, Microsoft, Thoughtworks, and Accenture launched the Green Software Foundation in 2021 to prioritize sustainability in software development. Their aim is to reduce ICT emissions by 45% by 2030.

Discover how The Ocean Cleanup uses technology and data-driven approaches to tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Learn about their unique cleanup systems, extensive testing, and the power of combining naval architecture and data science to create a cleaner future for our oceans.