Defra releases ‘Greening government: ICT and digital services strategy 2020-2025’
The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has released a strategy entitled ‘Greening government: ICT and digital services strategy 2020-2025’ that assesses how the UK government can ensure responsible and resilient digital services that align with the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs), Defra’s 25 Year Environment Plan, and the government’s Net Zero commitment by 2050. The strategy highlights that despite the fact that digital technologies can help address global climate change challenges, they are also part of the problem and contribute to pollution. Among other things, the document sets out targets such as the improvement of management of resources and waste and the procurement of sustainable technology and digital services.
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