How can we use digital solutions to help us accelerate the race to zero?
That was the key topic of the sixth Exponential Climate Action Summit, which this time was a part of the STHLM+50 Climate Hub.
“It’s been 50 years since the UN convened the first environmental summit, and we don’t have time for another 50 years” Åsa Tamsons, Senior Vice President, Ericsson
As Åsa Tamsons pointed out in her introduction keynote, a lot has changed since the first mobile telephone was released in 1973. We have learned that technology can be used for the common good, it’s now time to show that technology can also be for the planet’s good.
“Let's use technology to make the most exponential transformation needed, so we can protect our planet and move toward a sustainable future,” Åsa Tamsons
Ericsson’s Connected Mangroves project is one of many examples. Since 2017, IoT technologies, and later on AI and machine learning solutions, have been used to improve the survival rate of mangrove saplings in the Philippines. Developed in collaboration with PLDT Inc and local communities, this unique solution has even led to re-discovering a bird species that was thought to be extinct.
Digitalization will be key in the decarbonization of society and industries and could enable a reduction of carbon emissions by 15% by 2030. So how do we include digital solutions in different industries? This topic was discussed by Mats Pellbäck Scharp, Head of Sustainability, Ericsson, Ellen Kugelberg, Chief Product Office, Einride and Marc Hoffman, CEO, E.ON Sweden. They shared their experience on how companies can use digital solutions to disrupt entire industries and enable climate action.
Reyna Úbeda, Project Officer International Telecommunication Union, Pernilla Bergmark, Principal Researcher ICT Sustainability Impacts, Ericsson discussed the key role of a Net Zero standard for the ICT industry with Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson
To comply with the Paris Agreement the ICT sector will need to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 45% from 2020 to 2030. But how to decarbonize an exponentially growing industry?
A key answer is given by our Responsible Sourcing, Program Manager, Louise Rehbinder: close collaboration with suppliers. Ericsson is one of the 1.5°C Supply Chain Leaders, an initiative founded by the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, to support suppliers to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050. This initiative will be a key enabler to reaching Ericsson’s goal to halve supply chain emissions by 2030, as part of our Net Zero ambition.
“We must accelerate the global focus on climate action and environmental protection, this means reaching Net Zero emissions as soon as possible.” Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, Ericsson
Watch the Exponential Climate Action Summit IV, Maximizing impact with digitalization at the STHLM+50 Climate Hub:
https://youtu.be/1QeKV76wzAo
50 years after the very first UN Environment Conference, placing nature and poverty at the forefront of the international agenda, Stockholm welcomed the world again in June 2022. Together with partners, We Don'tHave Time and UNDP hosted a public arena for the entire week of Stockholm+50, leading up to World Environment Day 2022.
The five-day event was broadcast live from SPACE Arena in central Stockholm. On Twitter alone, the broadcasts reached more than 31 million viewers from 160 countries.
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Great answers! Keep on leading.
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Brilliant initiative! https://cookie-clicker.co/
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This is great to see!
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Our political leaders should really watch this.
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It was great to hear about all your different projects during STHLM+50 Climate Hub
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Ericsson is a true leader in the communication industry!
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Tech, if used wisely, has the greatest potential in this global crisis! This was such an interesting topic, thank you @ericsson