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Impact & Commitments

Facilitate a green transition across all industries through digital technology and skills development 

Digital technologies and the ICT sector play a key role in supporting climate mitigation and adaptation across industries. These technologies enhance energy efficiency, improve resource management, and optimize infrastructure, contributing to significant reductions in carbon emissions. ICT innovations such as smart grids, IoT, and AI facilitate real-time monitoring of environmental factors, industrial processes, and resource management, enabling efficient and data-driven governance. ICT solutions aid in transitioning to renewable energy, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive systems while promoting a circular economy and sustainable practices​.  

According to the Greening Digital Companies Report 2023, ICT-enabled solutions have the potential by 2030 to reduce worldwide emissions in various industries by up to 12 080 Mt CO2e , which is 9.7 times the size of the estimated direct emissions of the entire ICT sector. Our GDA Partner, GSMA, forecasts that mobile connectivity can enable 43% of the required reduction in the buildings sector, 65% in transportation, 16% in manufacturing, and 46% in the energy sector.   

Relevant pledges

GoCodeGreen:

  • Access to the online GCG Digital Decarbonisation Learning courses for 100 next generation / young ICT trainees / re-up skilling employees from least developed countries
  • Packaged GCG Digital Decarbonisation offering (including ICT and software measurement, process tools and education) for a least developed country government agency or department to assist them in initiating green digital action across their ICT selection and usage with initial results (digital carbon reduction targets)

How can we leverage ICT innovations to accelerate climate action and achieve substantial emissions reductions across industries?

Stay tuned for insights and developments.