I firmly believe that the engagement of the business sector in fighting climate change is crucial.
"ITU wants to ensure that Climate change is addressed in a standardised manner, that it is measured with agreed standards and that it is addressed with the best opportunities that information and communication technology is providing us.
It is also used to to promote awareness building in our society. Even though information and communication technology is not really part of the problem, it is part of the solution and we intend to play that vital role that ICT can play in combatting climate change".
It is estimated that ICTs contribute around 2-2.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These percentages are likely to grow as ICTs become more widely available. At the same time, ICTs can be a major linchpin in efforts to combat climate change and serve as a potent, cross-cutting tool to limit and ultimately reduce GHG emissions across economic and social sectors, in particular by the introduction and development of more energy efficient devices, applications and networks, as well as their environmentally sound disposal. ITU will work closely with its membership to lead efforts to achieve a climate neutral ICT industry.
