The EU needs to take the lead in addressing the environmental impact of digital transition. The increasing use of data has become a crucial resource for economic growth, but it also has a significant cost for the environment. The EU and Japan signed the Green Alliance in 2021, but it did not address the environmental challenges of digital transition. The partnership between the European Commission and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst focuses on green hydrogen and direct air capture, but it does not address the environmental impact of digital services. To be responsible digital players, states need to address the environmental cost of using digital services that rely on large volumes of data.
