[AI] Compile Potential new areas for SCI standards

[seanmcilroy29]

SCI standards

Compile a list of potential new areas for SCI standards (e.g., water, biodiversity, e-waste, circular economy)

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[seanmcilroy29]

Review main categories or areas of focus for potential new SCI (Sustainable Software Engineering Impact) standards beyond the existing carbon-focused SCI:

1. SCI for specific applications or domains:
   • The group brainstormed several potential application areas, including:
     • AI
     • Blockchain/Bitcoin
     • Web
     • Media/AdTech
     • Gaming
     • Climate modelling and weather forecasting

Note: "A designated champion or lead for each new SCI variant is essential to ensure successful development and implementation."

2. SCI for broader environmental metrics:
   • The group discussed expanding the SCI framework to cover other environmental impacts beyond just carbon, such as:
     • Water
     • Biodiversity
     • Health

There was a recognition that these broader environmental metrics may have overlapping synergies to be analysed.

3. New specifications not directly tied to SCI: The group identified additional areas that may not fit neatly under the SCI framework, such as:
   • Procurement strategies
   • Circularity and e-waste

These were seen as potentially requiring new standalone specifications or standards rather than being SCI variants.
AI: Compile a comprehensive list of these three categories of potential new focus areas and present it to the steering committee for further discussion and prioritisation.