Digital companies are actively contributing to the global goal of achieving a carbon-free planet. They are making significant efforts such as purchasing renewable energy, investing in carbon removal, issuing green bonds, and advocating for environmental policies. Additionally, digital products and services are enabling emissions reductions in various sectors.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the
World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) have collaborated on a joint report titled "Greening Digital Companies 2024: Monitoring Emissions and Climate Commitments." This report now in its third edition, examines the emissions and energy usage of 200 leading tech companies worldwide. It not only assesses their climate data and targets but also serves as a valuable resource for companies to learn from best practices and enhance their emissions reduction performance. The report sheds light on the operational emissions and electricity consumption of the ICT sector, with particular focus on Scope 3 emissions.
The launch of the report involved discussions on key findings and feature insights from companies, civil society, governments, and UN agencies.
AGENDA SESSION 1: 9:00 – 10:15 CEST, GENEVA / 15:00 – 16:15 CST, BEIJING
Moderator: Ms. Vanessa Gray, Head, Climate and Emergency Telecommunications Division, BDT, ITU (Biography)
Time (CEST)
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Description |
Speaker |
09:00 – 09:05
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Welcome remarks and introductions | - Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU (Biography)
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09:05 – 09:20
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Presentation of report findings | - Mr. Michael Minges, Research Lead, SDG2000, WBA (Biography)
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09:20 – 10:10
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Speaker presentations | - Mr. Anthony (Tony) Darcy, Director of ESG Stakeholder Engagement and Enablement, Nokia
(Biography) -
Ms. Lucía Monforte Guillot, Environmental Lead, Telefónica S.A
(Biography)
- Mr. George Kamiya, Senior Manager, Climate Action, GSMA (Biography)
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Ms. Sandrine Elmi Hersi, Sustainability Working Group Co-Chair, BEREC (Biography)
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10:10 – 10:15
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Closing remarks | |
AGENDA SESSION 2: 18:00 – 19:15 CEST, GENEVA / 12:00 – 13:15 EDT, NEW YORK
Moderator: Ms. Pernilla Bergmark, Research Lead, Financial System Benchmark, World Benchmarking Alliance (Biography)
Time (CEST)
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Description |
Speaker |
18:00 – 18:05
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Welcome remarks and introductions | - Ms. Lourdes Montenegro, Research and Digitalisation Director, World Benchmarking Alliance (Biography)
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18:05 – 18:20
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Presentation of report findings | - Ms. Rosie McDonald, Climate Change Officer, BDT, ITU (Biography)
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| 18:20 – 19:10
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Discussion | - Mr. Seth Ayers, Senior Digital Development Specialist, The World Bank (Biography)
- Dr. Hinrich Thölken, Executive Vice President, Sustainability Lead Northern and Central Europe, Capgemini (Biography)
- Ms. Anne-Laure Durand, Head of Market Observatories Unit, ARCEP (Biography)
- Ms. Isabel O'Brien, Freelance Journalist (Biography)
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19:10 – 19:15
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Closing remarks | |
