Sustainability isn’t just about the environment. It applies to our digital future too! European DIGITAL SME Alliance introduces the concept of Sustainable Digitalisation – a green, organic, and long-lasting process of digitalising the economy to support Europe’s twin transitions to a green and digital economy. How can we achieve this? Let’s explore the three pillars of sustainable digitalisation.
- Sustainable B2B Digitalisation: sustainable B2B digitalisation involves symbiotic relationships between traditional businesses and innovative SMEs (digital enablers). To bridge the digital skills gap and achieve European digital sovereignty, we need talent and innovation to thrive in emerging technologies.
- Green(er) Technologies and a Circular Economy: Europe leads in climate goals, and the digital sector must contribute. Embracing circular economy models, climate-neutral technologies, and energy-efficient software can pave the way for a sustainable future. Digital technologies like AI, 5G, and blockchain can accelerate environmental measures and tackle the climate crisis.
- An Innovation-Enabling Policy and Regulatory Framework: Policymakers play a vital role in promoting circular economy models, open-source software, and open hardware. The “right to repair” is crucial for businesses to offer hardware repair services, fostering resource-saving and innovation. Interoperability and smart policy can enhance SMEs’ access to data, powering Europe’s sustainable digital transformation.
Investing in Europe’s innovative prowess is key to support the twin transitions to a green and digital economy, with SMEs at the heart of the process. Explore more here: https://www.digitalsme.eu/what-is-sustainable…/