Digital Responsibility + Sustainability Flashcards
what does digital responsibility refer to?
the obligation of people to use and share technology in a responsible, ethical and safe way
what are the three cornerstones of digital responsibility?
- digital functionality (find possibilities for innovation and opportunities for new and extended business
- Digital Privacy (the right to privacy is part of the universal declaration of human rights, e.g., EU GDPR regulation)
- Digital Sustainability (choices we make in our designs and the data we choose to collect will affect our common future)
what does digital sustainability focus on?
the responsible adoption and use of digital technology to impact society and the environment in the long term positively
what does digital sustainability include?
considering energy efficiency, sustainability in producing and disposing of electronic devices, and minimising digital waste
what is environmental, social and governance (ESG) ?
a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organisation is managing risks and opportunities related to environmental, social and governance criteria
what does environmental factors refer to?
an organisation’s environmental impact(s) and risk management practices.
what does social factors refer to?
an organisation’s relationships with
stakeholders.
what does governance factors refer to?
how an organisation is led and managed.
sustainability and digital transformation:
-ESG Trade-Offs: AI offers transformative potential but poses significant environmental, societal, and governance challenges.
-Environmental Impact: Data centers powering AI require massive energy and water for cooling, substantially contributing to carbon
emissions.
-Rising Energy Demands: Google’s energy consumption increased
from 12.7 to 22.29 TWh (2019–2022) and is projected to grow despite efficiency improvements.
-Impact of digital technologies on environmental sustainability
