Exploring Sustainability in Digital Media: An IITPSA Social & Ethics Committee Event

Attention Digital Publishers, Online Media Professionals & Sustainability Officers!

Join us for an enlightening webinar where we delve into the critical intersection of sustainability and digital media. Featuring expert insights and a captivating case study, this event is a must-attend for those passionate about sustainability in the digital age.

Key Topics Covered

Understanding Digital Sustainability: Explore the fundamental concepts of digital sustainability and its relevance in today’s digital landscape. Learn how sustainable practices can positively impact both the environment and your digital endeavours

Sustainability in Digital Media: Discover how sustainability practices are reshaping the landscape of digital publishing and online media. Gain insights into innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions and foster sustainability in your digital operations without compromising the user experience.

Case Study: Cambridge University Press & Assessment: Delve into a captivating case study examining how Cambridge University Press & Assessment tackled the challenge of calculating digital carbon emissions. Learn first-hand about their journey, challenges, and successes in implementing sustainable practices in digital academic publishing.

Did You Know?

Digital publishing releases fewer carbon emissions than physical publishing but increasing video and audio content may limit possible reductions in output. (Andri Johnston, CUP&A ^[1])

To measure the carbon footprint of digital publishing, emissions from content management, (cloud) hosting, transmission networks and end-user devices need to be considered (DIMPACT ^[1])

Addictive design principles employed by online platforms to keep users engaged often lead to excessive screen time and increased energy consumption, exacerbating environmental impact (Tristan Harris, Center for Humane Technology ^[2]).

Josine Overdevest – MD Flying Cows of Jozi, IITPSA Chair Social & Ethics Committee, Director IFIP IP3 Global Industry Council

Josine’s vast professional experience and insights across two continents and both sides of the Digital Divide give her a unique perspective on people, organisations and the ever-changing society we live in. She believes that digital technology has the power to amplify 21st century sustainable transformation and advocates human-centred and environmentally friendly design at the heart of it.

Andri Johnston – Digital Sustainability Lead, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Andri Johnston has worked across trade, education and academic publishing in the digital space for over 10 years. Her personal passion for sustainability finally connected with her day job when she discovered Digital Sustainability. Over the last 3 years she has lead the Digital Sustainability Working Group at CUP&A, lead a project to calculate the carbon emissions of the entire Academic digital publishing workflow and platforms including publishing the methodology of these calculations using a tool called DIMPACT. She has recently started in the new Digital Sustainability Lead role at CUP&A with the aims to grow the digital emissions tracking across the business and implement new digital sustainability practices in product development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and join the movement towards a more sustainable digital future!

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This webinar is free to attend. Earn 1 CPD point by attending. Click here to register