Digitalisation and natural resources

Summary

Germany has identified the resource intensity and greenhouse gas potential of its digital transformation as a critical environmental challenge. The 'DigitalRessourcen' research project analyzed these impacts at micro and macro levels, using various models and developing future scenarios for raw material consumption and carbon footprint up to 2050. The project, which ran from 2020-2023, is currently in progress with a follow-up phase from 2024-2027, aiming to identify pathways for more sustainable digitalization.

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