Digital solutions can reduce global emissions by up to 20%. Here’s how

May 23, 2022

Scaling certain digital technologies could help significantly reduce global emissions in sectors such as energy, materials and mobility. Image: Unsplash/@riapuskas

Manju George

Head, Strategy, Platform on Digital Economy, World Economic Forum

Karen O’Regan

Managing Director; Head, Strategy, Accenture

Alexander Holst

Managing Director, Accenture Strategy – Sustainability Practice

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Digital technology could make a significant contribution when it comes to reaching net zero. Image: Accenture, IEA, OECD, WEF, UN, US government data

The digital technologies that could drive decarbonisation in the energy, materials and mobility sectors. Image: Accenture

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The 9 high-impact digital technology use cases that could benefit the energy, materials and mobility sectors Image: Accenture

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