From data to impact: Digital Product Information Systems and the importance of traceability for global environmental governance
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), One Planet network (OPN)/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Session 341
Session Description
Establishing a collective vision and framework to govern the digital landscape was the goal of the Global Digital Compact (GDC). Environmental sustainability is included within one key guiding principle and specific action commitments, which commits member States to promoting sustainability across the life cycle of digital technologies. Linking this to the WSIS process is crucial to ensure that environmental considerations are integrated consistently into global digital governance frameworks.
In line with ensuring environmental sustainability through digitalization, this session will focus on digital product information systems (DPIS), also known as digital product passports (DPP) and traceability platforms for e-waste management, emphasizing their role in advancing the sound management of chemicals and waste. As the world faces increasing challenges related to e-waste and hazardous chemicals, the session will highlight the potential of a global framework designed to harmonize DPIS, with an emphasis on supporting traceability and transparency across the electronics value chain with special focus in different regions. The side event will explore opportunities to link the information included in DPIS to Extended Responsibility Policy schemes. Further, it will discuss the connection between the standardized collection of data and sharing of critical data categories within DPIS.
Session Objectives
- Showcase DPIS as an innovative digital solution that enhances e-waste tracking, highlighting their potential to improve transparency and reduce harmful environmental impacts.
- Present existing ITU standards on DPPs, circular economy, and e-waste, emphasizing their relevance to the global framework for DPIS.
- Present case studies on the use of DPIS and Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes.
- Promote the development of an inclusive DPIS framework by engaging diverse stakeholders—including policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts—to ensure transparency, interoperability and accessibility.
- Present the global framework for DPIS, including guidelines on the collection and use of data relevant to chemicals and waste management.
This session is preceded by the previous session "Digital Solutions for Sustainability: ICT’s Role in GHG Reduction and Biodiversity Protection" in the same room (Room F) from 15:00 to 15:50 CEST.
Draft Programme
15:00–15:05 Opening remarks
15:05–15:30 Fireside chat 1: Exploring the environmental footprint of the ICT sector from standardized measurement to transition plans
15:30–15:50 Fireside Chat 2: Enabling ICT-based solutions for climate action
15:50–16:00 Keynote presentation: Global Digital Product Information System framework and standards
16:00–16:40 Panel discussion on developing a global DPIS framework
16:40–16:45 Call to action and closing remarks
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-environment
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development