Defining a GreenOps strategy and embedding it into CI/CD

Carbon footprint of IT deployments measured and steered in response to CSRD. Eco-design embedded shift-left directly into the DevOps pipelines.

01 Challenges and context

Context and strategic stakes

Anticipating the entry into force of the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in Europe, a major insurance group urgently needed to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of its IT infrastructure. The client lacked complete visibility into the carbon emissions of its Cloud and On-Premise deployments. It was crucial to integrate Scope 1 and 2 monitoring into DevOps cycles, educate engineers on eco-design principles, and align IT operations with the group's overall CSR strategy.

02 Work carried out

Approach and methodology

We began with a meticulous mapping of CI/CD delivery pipelines to identify greenhouse gas emission sources (Scopes 1 and 2) related to application deployment and operation. By analyzing existing infrastructure management practices, we co-constructed a pragmatic GreenOps strategy, perfectly aligned with European regulatory obligations and the Responsible Digital objectives set by the group's CSR department.

03 Outcomes achieved

Results and indicators

87 %

Cloud architecture coverage

20 engineers

DevOps engineers trained

  • Automated carbon footprint measurement deployed across 87 % of the group's Public and Private Cloud architectures.

  • Successful integration of Scope 1 and 2 emissions into regulatory CSR reporting (CSRD Compliance).

  • Training and direct engagement of over 20 DevOps engineers in software eco-design practices.