Headphones, keyboard, coffee, and plant on a peach-coloured background When the pandemic hit in 2020, digital transformation had to happen really quickly for many charities. For some it meant setting up systems and adapting to remote working; for others it meant moving IT infrastructure to the cloud; for most it meant delivering more services digitally. Big four accounting firm KPMG talks about this rapid digital transformation as the digital revolution . They say, “the way we live and work has now changed, possibly forever. These once-simmering changes are now driving a digital revolution. To compete in the ’New Reality’ accelerating the adoption of new technologies is a must…”. It’s evident that digital transformation is happening in the sector. According to the 2022 Charity Digital Skills Report , 56% of charities now have a digital strategy, compared to less than 50% in 2021. But how many of those strategies have considered sustainability? What is digital sustainability? Digital sustainability means going through the process of digital transformation with the climate in mind. There are two key things to think about: If you’re choosing a new digital tool as part of your transformation strategy, think about how sustainable the different options are. […]
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