Digitalization Can Save Up to 120 Megatonnes of CO2 by 2030, Study Finds
A new study by environmental and digitalization experts at Accenture, commissioned by Greenpeace Germany and the Öko-Institut, reveals the significant potential of digital technologies in combating climate change. The report focuses on seven key areas, finding that targeted and accelerated digitalization could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 120 megatonnes by 2030.
The study, which will expand to include agriculture, energy, and health by spring 2021, initially analyzed four application areas: industrial manufacturing, mobility, buildings, and work & business. Even with a moderate development of digitalization, these areas could save around 78 megatonnes of CO2 by 2030. However, the potential is much greater with accelerated and targeted digitalization, with savings of up to 120 megatonnes possible.
The report also considers the CO2 emissions generated by digital technologies themselves. It concludes that the CO2 savings potential is about five times higher than the emissions produced by these technologies, demonstrating their overall positive impact on climate change mitigation.
The study underscores the crucial role of digital technologies in achieving Germany's climate goals by 2030. With a potential reduction of up to 120 megatonnes of CO2, digitalization can contribute almost half to the country's climate targets. As the study expands to include more sectors, the potential savings and the importance of digitalization in the fight against climate change are set to become even clearer.
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