2.1 Examine and disclose any external factors interacting with your project

Materials: Medium
Energy: Medium
Water: Medium
Emissions: Medium

Identify, track, and publicly disclose negative external factors.

Impact analysis:
Anticipate and identify existing or potential negative external factors. Disclose these in a publicly available resource, identifying areas where digital sustainability can be improved. Perform this audit at the start of your project and at regular intervals.
External impact:
Establish a plan of action for affected parties who might be indirectly impacted by choices made with your project. Examples include neighbors accepting parcels or traffic jams due to deliveries. Other examples include the local health impacts of infrastructure emissions, or supply chain pressure.

Accessibility
Including people who are not primary or secondary users, such as people with disabilities, in research means their specific needs can be addressed more effectively.
Economic
Researching the entire ecosystem, including the broader or indirect impact and services, helps organizations to manage budgets more effectively.
Environment
Making certain interventions, such as coordinating planning with suppliers, can significantly reduce the environmental impact of a digital product or service.
Privacy
Having an overview of components makes it easier to identify potential data protection risks.
Social Equity
Auditing factors can reveal factors not commonly understood or covered in established best practices, enabling better support for underrepresented groups.