The environmental footprint of digital technology in organizations

Why include digital technology in an organization's environmental balance sheet?

Organizations are digitizing at a very fast pace (Cloud, Telecommuting, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, etc.). A non-digitized organization is an organization without a future. Digitization saves time, money and work comfort.

But what about the environmental impact of digital technology on organizations? Is digitalization accelerating or slowing down the achievement of the much-heralded carbon neutrality?

Going digital often means increasing the number of computers you have. But buying, using and recycling electronic equipment has a major environmental impact. This impact is often overlooked in organizations' environmental balance sheets.

Why are the most advanced organizations in their fields already turning to more responsible use of their digital assets? Is it because it saves them more money? More time? More comfort? All 3?

If you've read this far, you're probably interested in this topic. This online conference will give you a very simple understanding of the role of digital technology in an organization's sustainability plan. You'll also learn some good digital habits for reducing your organization's environmental footprint.

This conference is organized by Canopé as part of Swiss Digital Days, in partnership with theInstitut du Numérique Responsable Suisse and digitalswitzerland. Free of charge, it will take place online, in French and English, over several slots:

• in French on October 8 and October 15 from 11:00 to 12:00
• in English on October 8 and October 15 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.