# Green Guide Template

`This file shows the outline for a Green Guide. For illustration purposes I've refered to DevOps Engineers as an example persona.`

`We must be mindful of organisational context. Anything contained within them must be robust and generic enough to be applied based on an organisation’s approaches and standards.
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## Introduction
* Explain the purpose of this guide
* Connect to the reduction of carbon emissions of software by applying a 'green lens' to existing your existing practises
* Refer to the course and recommend they complete it if they haven't already

## Becoming a greener [DevOps Engineer]
* Explain what green software means in the context of [DevOps]
* Connect the [3 Principles from the course](https://learn.greensoftware.foundation/introduction) back to their role
* Connect to other methodologies and frameworks such as FinOps, Devops, GreenOps
* Introduce the GSF concept of "Learn > Measure > Reduce"
* What could this look like in DevOps?
* Mention finding proxy measures for carbon (e.g. Money)
* Recommend to start small
* e.g. Identify a suitable application or component of your systems that could be a good candidate for improvement
* 5-10 things you can do right now
* Mix of reflective questions and generic 'no regret moves'
* How might you reduce...?
* "Do we need that server?"
* "Do we need that feature?"
* Do X

## Taking it further
* Talk about Measurement (SCI & Impact Framework)
* Reference relevant projects & toolings (broader ecosystem)
* Promote contributing to projects (i.e. CNCF, GSF)
* Link to further learning resources (e.g. Building Green Sofware Book)
* Link to advocacy resources such as the Principles deck