Decision-Making under Environmental Complexity: Shifting from Avoided Impacts of ICT Solutions to Systems Thinking Approaches
Wed 26 Jun 2024 09:45 - 10:07 at Kerstin Severinsson Eklundh - Remote Presentation #2 Chair(s): Maël Madon
The indirect impacts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the environment (whether positive or negative) have been extensively discussed in academic and industrial literature, particularly within the ICT4S community. However, a lack of consensus exists in academia on how to assess them, especially in the context of decision-making processes. This paper examines whether ‘net impacts accounting’ methods are suitable for decision-making and suggests alternative approaches. We begin by clarifying different scenarios within the context of environmental decision- making. Then, we assess their relevance across those different decision scenarios. We emphasize their inadequate response to uncertainties, their focus on solutions rather than problems, and their inability to inspire a range of decisions compatible with an environmental transition. Drawing insights from systems thinking, we finally suggest methods and tools that could be combined to better address the complexity surrounding environmental decision-making. Throughout the paper, we develop the case study of Vinted – a second-hand clothing resale platform – to illustrate our arguments. The contribution advocates for a more systemic approach that embraces complexity by employing mixed methods, encompassing both qualitative and quantitative perspectives.
Tue 25 JunDisplayed time zone: Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna change
11:00 - 13:00 | ConverStation #1Research Papers / Journal First at ConverStations Room (A108) This session will follow the ConverStation format where all papers will be discussed simultaneoiusly, in three rounds. | ||
11:00 30mTalk | ConverStation - Introduction Research Papers Elina Eriksson KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | “That is what we can influence”: Exploring energy practices negotiability in households with solar panels using an always-on display Research Papers Jorge Luis Zapico , Arjun Rajendran Menon KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, Björn Hedin KTH Royal Institute of Technology | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | Empowering Organizations for Sustainable Digitalization: a Corporate Digital Responsibility Maturity Model Approach Research Papers | ||
11:30 90mPaper | ICT sector electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions – 2020 outcome Journal First Jens Malmodin Ericsson Research, Nina Lovehagen Ericsson, Pernilla Bergmark Ericsson Research, Ericsson AB, Dag Lunden Telia DOI | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | PluriCards: Engaging with the Pluriverse to Find New Sustainability Research Directions Research Papers Maurizio Teli Aalborg University, Denmark, Markus Löchtefeld Aalborg University, Denmark, Petko Karadechev Aalborg University, Denmark, Rikke Hagensby Jensen Aarhus University, Denmark, Victor Vadmand Jensen Aalborg University, Denmark, Helena Amalie Haxvig University of Trento, Italy | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | Exploring the Impact of K-Anonymisation on the Energy Efficiency of Machine Learning Algorithms Research Papers Yixin Hu Sun Yat-sen University, Pepijn de Reus University of Amsterdam, Ana Oprescu University of Amsterdam, Ivano Malavolta Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Vit Zemanek University of Amsterdam | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | How to Sustainably Monitor ML-Enabled Systems? Accuracy and Energy Efficiency Tradeoffs in Concept Drift Detection Research Papers Rafiullah Omar , Justus Bogner Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Vincenzo Stoico Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Patricia Lago Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Henry Muccini University of L'Aquila, Italy, Joran Leest Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Pre-print | ||
11:30 90mPaper | Overcoming challenges in life cycle assessment of smart energy systems – A map of solution approaches Journal First Daniela Wohlschlager Research Center for Energy Economics (FfE e.V.) & TU Munich, Hannes Blum Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), Severin Beucker Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, Johanna Pohl Technische Universität Berlin, Magnus Fröhling Technical University of Munich DOI | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | Life cycle assessment of digitalization in buildings: The case of a building monitoring system Research Papers Shoaib Azizi , Anna Furberg , Marco Molinari KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, Goran Finnveden KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | The Effect of Analytical Tools on Energy Consumption in Websites Research Papers Panu Puhtila University of Turku, Lauri Kivimaki University of Turku, Timi Heino University of Turku, Jari-Matti Mäkelä University of Turku, Sampsa Rauti University of Turku, Tuomas Mäkilä University of Turku | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | Evidence synthesis of indirect impacts of digitalisation on energy and emissions Research Papers Charlie Wilson Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Maureen Agnew Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Felippa Amanta Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Yee Van Fan Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Poornima Kumar Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, Marcel Seger Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | From Crop to Click – Organic and Digital Transformation of Out-of-Home Catering Value Chains in Germany Research Papers Tamara Scheerer Reutlingen University, Dieter Hertweck Reutlingen University, Tim Hakenberg Rottenberg University | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | The Potential and Limits of Digital Energy Advisors Research Papers Nelson Sommerfeldt KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Mattias Höjer KTH Royal Institute of Technology | ||
11:30 90mResearch paper | Decision-Making under Environmental Complexity: Shifting from Avoided Impacts of ICT Solutions to Systems Thinking Approaches Research Papers David Ekchajzer , Jacques Combaz Verimag/CNRS, Catherine Letondal ENAC, Laetitia Bornes , Rob Vingerhoeds |
Wed 26 JunDisplayed time zone: Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna change
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