United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023/24)
Reporting Period: 2023/24
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Sustainable Development
- Digital Trade
- Digital Investment
- Climate Change
- Inclusivity
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 13 million tons through digitalization of trade procedures (estimated)
Social Achievements
- Increased participation of women in online businesses
- Expanded access to essential services through e-health and e-education
Governance Achievements
- Progress in implementing paperless trade measures
- Development of online consumer protection frameworks
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Digital divide and high cost of access to digital technologies
- Challenges for MSMEs and marginalized groups in digital trade
- Environmental challenges related to e-waste and increased transportation emissions
- Conflicts between countries in digital trade policies and mistrust towards platform companies
Mitigation Strategies
- Promoting competition in telecommunications
- Simplifying trade processes and providing tailored assistance to MSMEs
- Implementing international cooperation for cross-border e-waste management
- Leveraging multilateral and regional cooperation mechanisms
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SDGs
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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The report maps the contribution of digital trade to various SDG targets.