Unlocking net zero through digital innovation | Uniper

Countries and companies must rapidly cut their emissions if the world’s temperature is to stay below the critical warming threshold of 1.5 °C. German energy company Uniper aims to be carbon neutral by 2035. It’s using digital technology to help convert old coal-fired power plants to new forms of renewable energy, as well as helping its customers on their own paths to reducing carbon emissions.

With the pandemic accelerating our collective online shift, digital technologies have been a lifeline for many – allowing us to keep learning, working, and staying connected to what really matters. Amidst the dramatic setback caused by the global crisis, many individual stories of strength and positive innovation have emerged.

“Digitally Enlightened” wants to shed a light on these extraordinary innovators – big and small – that, through the power of digital, are driving our continent forward and helping ensure our future is sustainable and inclusive.

The 13 mini-films making up the “Digitally Enlightened” series have been produced for DIGITALEUROPE by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the commercial content studio of BBC Global News, in collaboration with DIGITALEUROPE members and partners.