Project Details


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The Essential Role of Technology in Sustainability


The Role of Technology in Sustainability

Description

This project aims to explore how telecommunications’ technology can help achieve global sustainability development goals (SDGs), such SDGs cover but are not limited to, (Affordable and clean energy, Industry innovation and infrastructure, Sustainability cities and communities, and Climate Action) by ensuring universal connectivity through the use of environment-friendly, or "green," technologies. By identifying and analyzing projects that may directly or indirectly impact a sustainable environment. And that will allow us to focus on appropriate investment in terms of strategic initiatives and capabilities.
By prioritizing solutions that maximize the economic value, thus creating a positive environmental impact by supporting progressive social development, minimizing carbon emissions, and striving for net-zero impact. In other words, the projects seek to provide a valuable contribution toward a sustainable future.
The ultimate outcomes of this study highlight the gained insights that influenced the development of technology strategies within the organization. Moreover, the study empowers tangible decision support in effectively driving sustainable practices and innovation to expand more verticals. To conclude, this work provides a solid foundation for developing and anchoring sustainability strategy and target.

Project website

https://www.stc.com.sa/content/stc/sa/en/personal/lifestyle/stcapps-and-services/applications/mystc.html


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development 2024
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 1: No poverty

Coverage
  • Saudi Arabia

Status

Completed

Start date

April 2023

End date

August 2023


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • Older persons
  • Indigenous and nomadic peoples
  • People with disabilities
  • Migrants
  • We are targeting all and different society Indigenous and nomadic peoples Migrants Older persons People with disabilities We are targeting all and different society Refugees and internally displaced people.

Replicability

It is replicable through the use of environment-friendly, or "green," technologies.


Sustainability

By leveraging sustainable practices in ICT infrastructure and operations, the project not only supports universal connectivity but also aligns with broader environmental objectives. Through the adoption of green technologies, such as energy-efficient networking equipment and renewable energy sources for powering data centers and communication networks, the project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT while expanding its reach. This approach not only addresses the immediate goal of universal access but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious ICT ecosystem, laying the groundwork for a truly inclusive and environmentally responsible digital future.


WSIS values promotion

At its core (ICT) aims to provide universal access to information and services. This project underscores the pivotal role of technology in advancing this goal by identifying and analyzing the projects that might impact either directly or indirectly the sustainability. By leveraging sustainable practices in ICT infrastructure and operations, the project not only supports universal connectivity but also aligns with broader environmental objectives. Through the adoption of green technologies, such as energy-efficient networking equipment and renewable energy sources for powering data centers and communication networks, the project aims to reduce the carbon footprint of ICT while expanding its reach. This approach not only addresses the immediate goal of universal access but also contributes to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious ICT ecosystem, laying the groundwork for a truly inclusive and environmentally responsible digital future.


Entity name

Saudi Telecom Company (stc)

Entity country—type

Saudi Arabia Private Sector

Entity website

https://www.stc.com.sa/content/stc/sa/en/personal/lifestyle/stcapps-and-services/applications/mystc.html