Region Selection Report Example

Selecting the right AWS Region for your workloads is crucial as it impacts performance, cost, and carbon footprint. By aligning your choice with both business requirements and sustainability goals, you can enhance your key performance indicators (KPIs) and reduce environmental impact.

Below is an example outline for a Region Selection Report:

1. Assess Business and Sustainability Requirements

• Identify performance criteria, such as latency and availability.
• Determine the environmental goals, including carbon reduction targets.
• Clarify compliance and data residency requirements.

2. Compare Region Characteristics

Gather data from AWS documentation, compare carbon emission metrics, and consider available green energy initiatives. Identify any special compliance constraints or potential latency impacts.

3. Evaluate Trade-Offs and Select Region

• Determine trade-offs between cost, latency, and sustainability.
• Document rationale for selecting (or rejecting) each Region.
• Ensure decision aligns with the organization’s environmental objectives and performance needs.

This example enables IT Auditors to confirm that the chosen Region balances cost, performance, and carbon footprint considerations while meeting governance and sustainability requirements.