BEL Sign in Connectivity and climate change Advances in technology have the ability to significantly reduce carbon emissions. Download the report HOME ABOUT US ... ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY THE ROLE OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE The role of digital communications in combating climate change Available in English Español The climate crisis is now almost universally acknowledged as the defining issue of our times. We believe that communications technology, and specifically 5G wireless networking, has an important supporting role to play. REPORT #Climate Reducing CO2 emissions with 5G Did you know that using 5G technology across four high-emitting sectors would be the equivalent of taking one in seven of the EU’s cars off the road? That’s just one of the findings highlighted in our brand new Connectivity and Climate Change report. Download the report Key findings More connectivity, lower carbon future 1. Digitization and connectivity will directly enable the transition to a greener, lower carbon future and play a role in helping to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Research shows that by 2030, connectivity could help reduce EU emissions by approximately 550MtCO2e. That’s equivalent to 15 percent of the EU’s total emissions in 2017. The transformative role of 5G 2. Ericsson’s new modelling also suggests that by 2030, a further 55–170MtCO2e of emissions savings per annum would be possible, but only through the implementation of 5G technology. That’s the equivalent of taking one in seven of the EU’s cars off the road. Faster roll-out required 3. The roll-out of 5G needs to be accelerated. Currently, only 15 percent of the world’s population is covered by 5G, and this is forecast to rise to only 75 percent by 2027, a mere 3 years off ambitious global 2030 emissions reductions targets. At this pace, we will miss the chance to fully utilize 5G’s potential to combat climate change. Government investment encouraged 4. Governments can help to accelerate the roll-out of 5G by investing in connectivity and 5G to help achieve the shared goals of a transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and a more sustainable economy. Related content 5G for consumers 5G for business 5G networks Time to get inspired? Browse through our 5G-related cases. Explore Stay updated 5G news Keep exploring 5G 5G for manufacturing 5G for auto industry 5G for gaming industry 5G for government PART OF ERICSSON GROUP Cradlepoint Emodo inCode Consulting Red Bee Media INFORMATION FOR Industry analysts Investors Media Partners Policy makers Sourcing GET IN TOUCH Extranet support Contact us +46 10 719 00 00 Find Ericsson offices Modern Slavery Statement | Privacy | Legal | Cookies | © Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson 1994-2021