Sustainable strategies for digitalisation needed, from raw materials to waste management

The nature and scale of the digital sector’s environmental footprint remains largely unassessed, and there is an urgent need for sustainable strategies throughout the life cycle of digitalisation, from raw material extraction and use of digital technologies to waste generation. This is according to the United Nations Trade and Development's (Unctad's) 'Digital Economy Report 2024: Shaping an Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Future'.