HNSUS02-BP02 Perform lifecycle assessments for sustainability trade-offs
Evaluate the environmental impact of architectural decisions (for example, regional placement, instance types, storage classes). Compare trade-offs between performance, cost, and sustainability.
Desired outcome: Informed decisions that balance business needs with environmental responsibility.
Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Low
Benefits of establishing this best practice:
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Identifies opportunities to reduce carbon footprint without compromising functionality
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Supports ESG reporting and transparency
Implementation guidance
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Use tools, such as the AWS Customer Carbon Footprint Tool
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Prefer regions powered by renewable energy
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Consider more efficient resources, such as Graviton-based instances
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