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Impact & Commitments

Reduce ICT Sector GHG emissions through robust accountability and transparent reporting 

The digital sector is a growing source of global GHG emissions with carbon emissions ranging from 1.5% to 4% of global emissions. To reach the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5° C, emissions from the digital sector will need to be reduced by 45% by 2030.

The 2024 Greening Digital Companies report highlights a concerning trend: while the digital sector is rapidly advancing, its environmental impact is worsening.  

  1. The widening gap between digital expansion and sustainable practices underscores the urgent need for more robust and genuine commitments to mitigate the sector’s escalating environmental footprint. 
  2. Third-party verification, improved methodologies and regulation are essential for enhancing transparency and accuracy.  

Commitments driving the ICT sector’s transition to net-zero

Through the Green Digital Action GHG pillar co-led by Orange, Telefonica, FTTH Council Europe and World Bank, companies commit to:

Commitment to Science-Based Targets for Emission Reduction and Development of Decarbonization Transition Plans

Setting (or already have set) 1.5 degree aligned science-based targets, to be validated (or already validated) by SBTi, for emissions reduction and commit to reduce accordingly scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, as well as to create and publish transition plans outlining how decarbonization trajectories and net-zero targets will be achieved

Commitment to Annual Public Reporting of GHG Emissions and Submission to ITU Database or CDP Disclosure

Reporting data on all GHG emission scopes and categories yearly, publicly and submit results to a public ITU database (dashboard 1.0 launched at COP29). ​When a company reports to CDP, this can be done through the CDP disclosure, making sure the submission is publicly available. When a company does not report to CDP, this can be done by reporting directly to the ITU. 

Interested in getting involved?

Join the cause and commit to these calls to action by filling out our form.

You may also wish to join standardization efforts in ITU-T SG5 “Environment, EMF and Circular Economy.” Learn more here.