Why We Are Taking Action on Climate
The science is clear: to avoid the worst effects of climate change, we must ensure a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 – a crucial milestone to avoid irreversible climate change – and race to net-zero emission by no later than 2050.
More than 90% of the world’s businesses are small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), and their combined CO2 footprint, while not easily calculated, exceeds that of large enterprises. So, when we recognise that in Europe alone, SMEs contribute up to 70% of industrial pollution“, it’s clear to see that we have an enormous challenge ahead but that SMEs are the key to success on climate.
It’s important to recognise that there are huge rewards to be gained for SMEs from this climate action too. Not least because the large corporations that currently have much more environmental scrutiny and regulation than SMEs will be passing on their requirements to suppliers. And, we want to be considered in those supply chains!
As part of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector that is responsible for between 1.8% – 3.9% of global greenhouse gas emissions, our industry has a responsibility to reduce our emissions if we are to avoid catastrophic environmental damage.
There is great potential for the ICT industry to have a positive impact on the environment and the planet that future generations inherit, and as part of it, we are committed to being part of the solution, and not to continue adding to the problem.
