Unit 6 Responsibility And Sustainability Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is digital responsibility?
The obligation to use and share technology ethically, safely, and responsibly.
What are the three cornerstones of digital responsibility?
Digital functionality, digital privacy, digital sustainability.
What is digital sustainability?
The responsible adoption of technology to positively impact society and the environment long-term.
What does ESG stand for?
Environmental, Social, and Governance factors.
Explain the environmental factors in ESG.
Refers to an organisation’s impact on natural resources and climate risks.
Explain the social factors in ESG.
Deals with an organisation’s relationships with stakeholders, fair wages, community impact.
Explain the governance factors in ESG.
Covers leadership, transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
What are environmental challenges of AI?
Massive energy use by data centers and increased carbon emissions.
What is Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR)?
Principle that businesses must act ethically in managing digital technology impacts.
Name stages of the technology life-cycle in CDR.
Creation, operation, refinement, retirement.
What is Green Information Systems (Green IS)?
Use of information systems to achieve environmental objectives and reduce negative impact.
What are the two views on IT and the environment?
Green IT (problem to be mitigated) and Green IS (solution to environmental issues).
What is digital decarbonisation?
Efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of digital technologies despite uncertainties.
What is the tech paradox?
Technology drives sustainability solutions but also contributes to environmental harm.
How does technology help fight climate change?
Through machine learning, blockchain, digital twins, and optimized infrastructures.
How does technology hinder fighting climate change?
Energy use, electronic waste, and the carbon footprint of digital services.
What is Microsoft’s carbon negative commitment?
To remove more carbon from the atmosphere than emitted by 2030.
What are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
17 goals set by the UN to achieve peace and prosperity for people and the planet by 2030.
List examples of digital ethical issues.
Data privacy, algorithmic bias, cybersecurity, environmental impact, digital accessibility.
Name one key standard for digital responsibility.
ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System.
What is the Lost in Transformation case study about?
Holmen’s struggle with applying data analytics for sustainability without measurable impact.
What lessons were learned from the Ashley Madison scandal?
Importance of data privacy, transparency, regulation compliance, and crisis response.
List a strategy for responsible digital transformation.
Implement ethical AI, sustainable practices, digital equity, and continuous compliance.
What is green tech in sustainable innovation?
Renewable energy for data centers and AI-driven climate monitoring.
