Amjad Iqbal

Opportunities for Communication Industry to Facilitate Twin Transition

Abstract:
Digitalization is revolutionizing every sphere of our daily lives. The use of Internet of Things (IoT), automated processes, smart gadgets, AI, and trends of digital-by-design are improving system efficiency, productivity, and scalability. Along with promising outcomes from the digital revolution, there are several environmental and sustainability-centred challenges in front of us. The risks could bloom if we do not monitor their impacts and ensure that digital transformations are environment-friendly and sustainable for future. The communication industry connecting more than 95% of the world population and close to 15 billion IoTs via wired or wireless networks, can play a pivotal role to ensure digital transformations are sustainable. This article explores the practicality of communication industry backed twin transition (digital and sustainable), appreciates the role of communication industry in achieving environmental, economic, and social sustainability, and highlights the areas of regulatory policies that require attention to supervise emissions, e-waste, and technological growth.