GreenRM: Reference Model for Sustainable Software Development

Information technology and the environment have a relationship until then signaled by the effects caused by excessive energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and the e-waste. In our paper we present the GreenRM reference model for sustainable software development. We focus on the model structure definition and the benefits identified with its implementation. We also present a comparison between the model processes and attributes with the environmental requirements of ISO/IEC 14001 to demonstrate its compatibility. In addition we present a model early assessment in three Brazilian software organizations to evaluate the model technical and financial feasibility.