Professor sara de freitas

Foreword to 'Decarbonise Digital : Facts. Methods. Action'

"Since the nineteenth century and industrialisation, carbon emissions have been growing at an alarming rate. Today, after the global pandemic and a lot of focus on the environment, we are just waking up to the seriousness of the situation. At this moment, I was lucky to meet Eric Zie, a leading light in the field, and since our meeting, we have been working together to see how we can make a positive difference.

Eric has enthusiasm and energy, along with clear plans and approaches for reducing carbon and moving us towards net zero in a meaningful and straightforward way. This does mean looking at everything we are doing, but also looking at what we need to do as the world moves from pandemic mode to understanding how AI will transform our world and lives.

While there is growing interest in his topic, there is still a great deal of noise and uncertainty regarding the veracity of data and how to utilise it. This book is based on the author’s experiences and knowledge gained from using technology. In it, he envisions laying the foundation for more sustainable digital growth in the future while working towards decarbonising our processes and systems.

The purpose of any foreword is to persuade the reader that the book they are holding is worth their time to read and that the author is worthy of their attention. You are utilising the expertise of a distinguished digital ambassador and global leader in his profession. He is a positive disruptor, and if there was ever a time when we needed his agitation to force change, it is now. If you are concerned about climate change and have any connection to the digital world, then you should read this book and apply it to your workplace."