Toolkit
The Net Positive Sprint Kit
Practical tools for digital product teams to build sustainability thinking into everyday delivery.
What net positive means
Digital products shape what people do in the real world. A feature that nudges users towards a lower-impact choice, a default that reduces unnecessary journeys, a flow that makes reuse easier than replacement. These behavioural effects often outweigh the technical footprint of the product itself. At the same time, the global digital sector accounts for between 2% and 4% of greenhouse gas emissions, and the integration of AI into products is accelerating that growth.
This kit covers both sides: the footprint of what we build and the footprint of what we enable.
It is a set of practical tools for delivery teams. It is not a carbon accounting framework, and it does not replace formal environmental reporting. It is a starting point for building the habit of asking better questions about impact inside normal delivery work.
How to use this kit
Pick a tool that fits where you are in your current sprint or product lifecycle and apply it within your actual delivery context. Start with one, use it in real work, share what you learn, and build from there. The tools are designed to slot into existing ceremonies, not add new ones.
The tools
Getting Started
Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning Prompts
Eleven questions to ask about stories, epics, or features during refinement, covering behaviour design, efficiency, AI, and procurement.
04User & Planet Story Cards
A story card format that captures user needs and environmental benefit in one requirement, with worked examples and acceptance criteria.
05Impact Tags
Eight backlog labels to flag environmental risks, reuse opportunities, AI inference costs, and behaviour design potential.
Want help running a net positive sprint?
We facilitate net positive sprints for teams who want to embed sustainability into their digital delivery.