The digital sector is a growing source of global GHG emissions with carbon emissions ranging from 1.5% to 4% of global emissions.
While digital technologies are critical tools to respond to the most pressing global challenges of our time and a key for fast-tracking the achievement of the SDGs, responsible innovation and environmental and circular considerations must become integral in the design, deployment and decommissioning of digital technologies . ITU’s unique membership and mandate make it an important player for driving Green digital transformation . This includes it work on green standards and e-waste data and policies , where it guides countries and provides technical assistance to support countries in establishing environmentally sound national e-waste management systems and regulation. ITU also tracks industry emissions, energy use and climate commitments from the world’s largest technology companies and supports countries in monitoring and tracking ICT sector Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions and energy use (e.g., ITU’s Global E-waste Monitor and the Greening Digital Companies Report...
