EU Puts Digital Tech at Core of Climate Strategy, Bitkom Welcomes Focus
The EU Commission has placed digital technologies at the heart of its climate protection strategy, according to Bitkom, the German digital association. The commission's upcoming legislative proposals, set to be unveiled on July 13, 2021, will give equal importance to digital solutions alongside savings measures and renewable energy expansion.
Bitkom welcomes this focus, proposing a uniform energy label for European data centers based on existing standards. The association argues that data centers are crucial for digital sovereignty and should be strengthened in the EU. The EU Commission's 'Twin Transition' initiative links the path to climate neutrality with digitization, reflecting Bitkom's stance.
The commission's plans include integrating smart meters and smart charging into its renewable energy expansion initiatives. It also aims to amend the Energy Efficiency Directive to include digital technologies for energy efficiency and consider CO2 emissions from digitization. Bitkom President Achim Berg emphasizes that climate protection policy needs a digital DNA and should be developed alongside digitization.
The EU's 2030 climate target aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels. While the EU has not yet presented a specific legislative proposal for implementing this goal, the inclusion of digital technologies in its climate strategy is a significant step. Bitkom estimates that accelerated and consistent use of digital technologies in Germany could save around 150 million tons of CO2 per year by 2030.
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