The EU’s 2020 recovery plan has ambitiously aimed to advance green and digital transitions simultaneously, encapsulated in the notion of the « twin » transitions. This fusion of priorities was termed the « green-digital nexus » by Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market in 2021. The EU’s efforts have predominantly used digital technology to accelerate the green transition, enhancing the efficiency of energy-intensive sectors via the European Green Digital Coalition. However, concerns about the ecological drawbacks of digital expansion, known as digital pollution, are growing.
Greenercoin emerges as a potent solution in this scenario, representing a blockchain initiative that is both eco-responsible and conducive to the EU’s digital sovereignty aims. As a pioneering project, Greenercoin is designed to combat digital pollution through its sustainable, low-energy blockchain technology, offering a practical example of aligning digital growth with environmental goals.
EU digital policies have increasingly revolved around the concept of digital sovereignty, which includes various legislations such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA). These policies are driven by the broader European strategy of strategic autonomy, focusing on controlling crucial economic sectors to bolster national security. Greenercoin supports this agenda by offering a blockchain solution that adheres to European standards of sustainability and digital autonomy, demonstrating how technological independence can be harmonized with environmental stewardship.
At Greenercoin, we serve as a model for sustainable digitalisation, addressing both the environmental impact of digital technologies and the social implications of digital growth.
