The European Commission will publish an action plan in March to boost the role of ICT in helping to green the EU economy. But extra effort from the technology industry may be necessary.According to estimates [PDF] by consulting firm McKinsey, widespread use of intelligent devices and applications could reduce global CO2 emissions by as much as 15% by 2020 (EurActiv 27/06/08). The reduction would help the Union to achieve ambitious environmental targets agreed in December 2007.
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Brussels to launch new ‘green ICT’ plan
The European Commission will publish an action plan in March to boost the role of ICT in helping to green the EU economy. But extra effort from the technology industry may be necessary.