Editorial
There’s no doubt about it – the energy price increases over recent months pose serious challenges for the German economy. A recent survey by the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) indicates that 15.6 per cent of industrial companies have considered reducing production or abandoning certain business lines due to the current energy prices. This figure is twice as high in energy-intensive sectors, at 31.9 per cent. (Source: DIHK’s 2022 Energy Transition Barometer)
It is estimated that digitisation has the potential to cut industrial carbon emissions by 37 to 64 million tonnes by 2030.
‘Climate Effects of Digitalisation’ study, Bitkom 2021
The good news: there are solutions! Digital technologies help companies to make their energy consumption more transparent and identify long-term savings potential. In addition to lowering costs, this protects the climate. It is estimated that digitalisation has the potential to cut industrial carbon emissions by 37 to 64 million tonnes by 2030. (Source: ‘Climate Effects of Digitalisation’ study, Bitkom 2021).
In this issue, we show how the automotive supplier Magna has significantly reduced its energy consumption by making targeted use of IoT technology. The Canadian company was able to draw on the solutions and expertise of Vodafone Business to digitalise its energy management and pool all its energy consumption data.
Read an interview with the energy management expert Stefan M. Büttner and watch our explanatory video featuring Magna. Then take a deep dive in the corresponding article or read our listicle to find out how your company can reduce its energy costs with simple measures too.
Enjoy the magazine!
Alexander Saul
IoT provides transparency and efficiency
