Green Planet Episode 9: ICT As a Tool

Although ICT accounts for only around 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, they have the potential to be used in reducing the other 97.5% in other sectors of the economy. ICTs could deliver approximately 7.8 GtCO2e of emissions savings in 2020, equivalent to 15% of all emissions. ICT-enabled energy efficiency alone translates into approximately $950 billion of cost savings. Studies in various countries, generally supported by or associated with telecom companies, suggest broad potential for ICT to cut energy use and carbon emissions.

Participants:

Dr Tim Kelly, ICT Policy Specialist, infoDev
Carl-Henric Svanberg, CEO, Ericsson
Dr Karl Mannon, Director, Climate Risk Group
Dr Barry Dixon, Intensive Care Consultant, St Vincent's ICU, Melbourne
Phil Coppin, Project Manager, Loddon Mallee Health Alliance
Mike Wright, Executive Director, Telstra Wireless
Josh Connell, Regional Manager, Graincorp
Professor Iven Mareels, Dean of Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering
Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Australia
Dr Chin Kian Keong, Chief Engineer of Transportation, LTA Singapore
Dr Jon Koomey, Consulting Professor, Stanford