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Digital Sustainability Foundations 1

Navigate the Twin Transition — where digital innovation meets sustainable practice

Organised by: Digital4Sustainability Consortium

Code / ECTS / EQF: DSF_1 / 0,5 ECTS / EQF 2

Authors: University of Utrecht & CPU

Language: English

Licence: Creative Commons 4.0 BY

Overview

This foundational programme explores the critical intersection of digitalisation and sustainability — the so-called Twin Transition. Learners gain conceptual frameworks and practical tools to navigate the synergies and trade-offs between technology and environmental or social goals, from Green IT strategies to AI-driven sustainability solutions.

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What you will learn

Perspectives on the Twin Transition — three ways digitalisation and sustainability interact
Digitalisation for Sustainability — how AI, Blockchain, IoT and Predictive Analytics solve environmental challenges
Real-World Cases & Rebound Effects — industry case studies and hidden costs of digital solutions
Green IT & Data Sufficiency — reducing the environmental footprint of digital infrastructure
Organisational Transformation — leadership, culture, and workforce re-skilling for the twin transition

Target audience

Sustainability managers looking to leverage digital tools
IT professionals aiming to reduce the ecological footprint of their infrastructure
Business leaders steering holistic digital and green transformation

Programme information

Delivery: 100% Online, self-paced e-learning
Duration: 28 hours (0.5 ECTS equivalent)
Level: EQF 5
Access: Publicly available
Assessment: Final exam

Open for enrolment

This course is self-paced, meaning you can access all resources in your own time