Editorial
Our topic: Sustainability by Digitalization.
When digitalization can advance sustainability – and when it can't
Digital technologies offer countless possibilities, but they also require a lot of energy and rare resources. Nevertheless, databases and software are crucial for accurately measuring greenhouse gas emissions. Why is information about emissions crucial for advancing sustainability?
Interview with Virginie Cauderay
PhD candidate and associate researcher at Hasso Plattner Insitute
How can data support effective climate action? In the interview, Virginie Cauderay explains why reliable emissions data – especially on complex scope 3 emissions along global value chains – is essential for mitigating global warming. At the same time, she calls for a more critical debate about digital technologies and their environmental impact.
