Germany's Industry Can Slash 151 Megatons of CO2 by 2030 with Digital Tech
Germany's industrial sectors hold significant potential for CO2 reduction through digital technologies by 2030. The steel industry, through climate-neutral hydrogen, and smart factories can save up to 28 tons of CO2 per ton of hydrogen and 151 megatons in total, respectively. This could account for nearly half of Germany's necessary emissions cuts.
The potential for emission savings is six times higher than the emissions caused by accelerated digitalization, estimated at 22 megatons. In the energy sector, smart grids and digital technologies can reduce emissions by up to 23 megatons. Bitkom-CEO Dr. Bernhard Rohleder emphasizes the crucial role of an accelerated digital economy in addressing climate change. In industrial manufacturing, digital technologies can save up to 61 megatons of CO2 through automation and digital twins. Even agriculture can reduce emissions by up to 7 megatons through intelligent soil management and livestock management systems, contributing to a net CO2 savings of 129 megatons.
Germany aims to reduce its emissions by 262 megatons within the next ten years. A targeted and accelerated implementation of digital solutions can contribute half of the necessary reductions, totaling 151 megatons. Digital technologies show particular promise in industrial manufacturing, mobility, and energy sectors, making them vital tools for Germany to achieve its 2030 climate objectives.
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