Digitalization for sustainable development is based on two major development trends, namely green technology and digital transformation.

Green technology tends to improve the production efficiency or optimize product effectiveness and at the same time utilize resources and energy, reduce the use and disposal of toxic substances, emphasize the importance of design for recycling and reuse, as well as reduce the pollution on the environment. 

Digital transformation refers to the increase of companies’ returns through the adoption of digital technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, cloud, big data, algorithms, 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) are technologies that companies should realize and apply in their environment protection strategies. Below are five aspects that companies may consider for such applications: 

1. Clean Energy
2. Smart Transportation
3. Sustainable Production and Consumption
4. Sustainable Land Use
5. Smart City and Home
    

Learn more from the full article (in Chinese only) written by Kenny Siu, Senior Advisor of AEC Group, published on Sing Pao on 15 November.