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The Global E-waste Monitor 2024<\/a>, an indispensable reference tool<\/strong> for both policymakers and industry, shows the position of the world in terms of the global e-waste challenge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The 3rd edition of \u2018Greening Digital Companies 2024: Monitoring Emissions and Climate Commitments,<\/a>\u2019 produced with the World Benchmarking Alliance, provides insights and best practices for digital companies <\/strong>to accelerate emissions reductions and enhance climate reporting. Data from the report series are showcased in the \u2018Digital Sector ICT Emissions and Energy Use Tracking Dashboard<\/a>\u2019, which tracks the GHG emissions, energy usage, targets, and climate commitments of digital companies, serving as a valuable resource for policymakers, regulators, and companies to drive accountability and accelerate the decarbonization of the ICT sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The ‘Measuring the Emissions and Energy Footprint of the ICT Sector: Implications for Climate Action’<\/a>, jointly produced with the World Bank, presents a comprehensive analysis of the energy and emissions landscape across 30 countries and examines connectivity networks, data centres, and consumer devices, offering insights into the current environmental impact of the ICT sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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BDT partnered with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia to lead a project to develop and implement e-waste regulation<\/strong> in Paraguay, Rwanda and Zambia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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BDT also partnered with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts of Australia to develop and implement e-waste regulation in Mongolia and Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Advancing Green Digital Action Towards a Net-Zero Digital Sector<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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