Sustainable Consumption and Digitalization

This research paper examines the intersection of global supply chain governance, digitalization, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and the integration of decent work into green transitions.

• Global environmental governance of supply chains is becoming increasingly important due to globalized production and a rise in voluntary and mandatory systems, though these can lead to conflict and confusion. The paper suggests that intergovernmental action should focus on mandatory regulation for laggards and reliable verification, while integrating development aspects into legislation to reduce tensions between the rich world and the Global South, particularly in sectors like palm oil and timber.
• The transition to green jobs must be combined with a focus on decent work to ensure societal acceptance of climate action. Labour market organizations are identified as essential actors for achieving just transitions and supporting ambitious environmental policies.
• Digitalization significantly impacts production and consumption patterns, presenting both opportunities and challenges for sustainability. The author calls for international cooperation on sustainable algorithms, green artificial intelligence governance, and environmental footprint methodologies, citing the Global Partnership for Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) and the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) as relevant initiatives.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2022). Sustainable Consumption and Digitalization. https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-consumption-digitalization/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Sustainable Consumption and Digitalization. 2022. https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-consumption-digitalization/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2022sustainable, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Sustainable Consumption and Digitalization}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2022}, month = may, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/sustainable-consumption-digitalization/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }