Cloud sustainability reporting added to Cloud Cost Optimization

Note:This feature is available with Cloud Cost Optimization.

The Cloud Sustainability Impact Intelligence report is an out-of-the-box that to help you visualize the sustainability impact of the software your organization is running the public cloud. (AWS, Azure, and GCP are currently supported.) This report provides real-time insights into cloud carbon emissions, helping you monitor and reduce your organization’s environmental impact. It illustrates key metrics such as carbon footprint by cloud service provider, energy consumption, and emissions trends over time. With this data, you can identify opportunities for optimization, track sustainability goals, and make data-driven decisions to lower your organization’s carbon footprint, ultimately supporting a more eco-friendly and efficient cloud infrastructure.

You can view this new report by going to Sustainability > Cloud Sustainability Impact Intelligence.

Important:Different access roles are required to view and manage cloud sustainability reporting. For detailed descriptions of each role, see the Cloud Cost Optimization section in Flexera One Roles.

This report helps your organization in the following ways:

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Sustainability Tracking—It allows businesses to monitor and track their progress toward sustainability goals. By understanding their carbon footprint, organizations can assess how effectively they're reducing emissions and adjust meet environmental targets.

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Cost Optimization—Cloud services can consume large amounts of energy, which directly impacts emissions. By analyzing emissions data, companies can identify areas where they can optimize cloud usage, reduce unnecessary resources, and potentially lower costs associated with energy consumption.

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Compliance and Reporting—Many industries and regions have specific regulations and standards regarding carbon emissions. The report helps organizations stay compliant with environmental laws and can be used for reporting purposes, ensuring transparency and accountability in sustainability efforts.

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Reputation and Branding—Companies are increasingly being held accountable for their environmental impact. By using the report to reduce emissions, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, enhancing their brand reputation and appealing to eco-conscious consumers and investors.

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Informed Decision Making—The report provides data-driven insights that help organizations make better decisions about their cloud infrastructure, such as choosing more energy-efficient services or shifting workloads to greener cloud providers.

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Risk Mitigation—Climate change and environmental regulations can pose risks to businesses. Monitoring cloud emissions helps organizations stay ahead of potential risks related to environmental impact, ensuring they're not caught off-guard by stricter laws or market shifts toward sustainability.

For more information about the Cloud Sustainability Impact Intelligence report, see Cloud Sustainability Reporting in the Flexera One help library.