cloud sustainability

[klaʊd ˌsʌstəˈnæbɪləti]
noun
sustentabilidade da nuvem
1. The practice of designing, implementing, and managing cloud computing services in an environmentally responsible and economically viable manner, minimizing carbon footprint and resource consumption
Cloud sustainability involves using renewable energy sources to power data centers and optimizing server efficiency.
A sustentabilidade da nuvem envolve o uso de fontes de energia renovável para alimentar data centers e otimizar a eficiência do servidor.
2. The ability of cloud infrastructure to maintain long-term operational viability while reducing environmental impact and supporting social responsibility
Companies are increasingly focused on cloud sustainability as part of their corporate environmental initiatives.
As empresas estão cada vez mais focadas na sustentabilidade da nuvem como parte de suas iniciativas ambientais corporativas.
This term has gained significant prominence in both Brazilian and American corporate environments since 2020, driven by climate change awareness and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) commitments. In Brazil, tech companies like those in São Paulo's growing tech sector increasingly market cloud solutions emphasizing sustainability. In the USA, major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) have made public commitments to sustainability, making this term essential in business and IT discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
green cloud computingsustainable cloud infrastructureeco-friendly cloud servicescarbon-neutral computing
Antonyms / Antônimos
unsustainable cloud practicesresource-intensive computinghigh-carbon data centers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sustentabilidade da nuvem
Standard term used in technology sector across Brazil
São Paulo
sustentabilidade da nuvem / nuvem sustentável
Both forms commonly used in tech hubs and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
sustentabilidade em computação em nuvem
More formal variation occasionally used in academic contexts
Portugal
sustentabilidade da computação em nuvem
Portuguese preference for more explicit phrasing with 'computação'

Related Words

cloud computingdata center efficiencyrenewable energycarbon footprintgreen technologyenvironmental impact

Related Idioms & Phrases

going green with cloud services
carbon-neutral cloud infrastructure
sustainable IT practices
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