We did it - but now the hard work really begins
Chris Howes reflects on what was achieved at the recent GDSA Summit and considers the challenges ahead for all those who have a stake in driving the meeting of IT sustainability commitments.
Chris Howes reflects on what was achieved at the recent GDSA Summit and considers the challenges ahead for all those who have a stake in driving the meeting of IT sustainability commitments.
Defra Chief Digital and Information Officer Chris Howes looks ahead to COP27 and sets out the benefits of the new Government Digital Sustainability Alliance charter. Last year, at COP26, we hosted our ground-breaking Technology for Climate event in Glasgow. …
Climate action and net-zero virtual conference
Launching Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) e-Sustainability Alliance
As a global leader, Defra needs to ensure Information Communications Technology (ICT) is rationalised, resilient, responsible, and free from exploitation throughout our digital infrastructure and associated supply chains.
Digital transformation can assist sustainability, but it can also be an inhibitor. To ensure that digital technologies are a force to achieve our Greening Government Commitments, Net Zero Strategy, and support the fruition of the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, businesses and governments need to work together to ensure that digital technology puts less pressure on the environment. The achievement of digital sustainability highly depends on stakeholders’ engagement and the co-creation of shared value.