Panel sessions at UN Climate Change Conference 2024

Event: UN Climate Change Conference 2024
Speaker: Jeroen Kanselaar - Sustainability Committee Chair 
Date: 16 November, 2024
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Organiser: ITU

COP29 in Baku marks a major milestone for the FTTH Council as we proudly endorsed the Green Digital Action Declaration! On Digitalization Day (November 16), our Sustainability Committee Chair, Jeroen Kanselaar, joined global leaders in two pivotal sessions to formally support this critical commitment toward a sustainable, digitally empowered future.

At the Green Digital Action Roundtable, Mr. Kanselaar explored the integration of digital innovation in climate strategies, focusing on reducing the environmental impact of digitalization and building partnerships to advance sustainable transformation. He also showcased the FTTH Eco Platform, a key sustainability initiative of the European fibre industry.

In the ICT Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions session, the focus was shifted to the ICT sector’s commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 (from 2020 levels), best practices in energy efficiency, and the need for robust climate transition plans.. 

Thanks to the organisers! Keep following us to our commitment in advancing a sustainable, digitally empowered future.