The ecological dimension is central to digitalization. Today, the energy required by digital software is far higher than we think. However, no single project can address the full scope of sustainability, but strengthening digital security supports the design, development, and use of more ecologically sound circular products and services. The economic dimension is not about maximizing revenue but about ensuring long-term sustainability and business prosperity.
Sustainability
Both the ecological and economic dimensions contribute to the social dimension. Thriving, long-term businesses are foundational to preserving and creating jobs. With digitalization in mind, enhanced digital security skills increase the likelihood of sustainable business success.
The work environment is essential for helping people thrive, share expertise, and learn from one another. These elements are closely tied to the core of the project idea and the expected results. Distance can be a challenge in cross-territorial projects, but our scheduled bi-weekly online meetings strengthen connections with both the case studies and each other. The goal of the meetings is not formal project leadership but rather to provide a platform for knowledge sharing, team building, and case planning. Formal tasks are managed separately to ensure efficiency.
An open and inclusive attitude is also practiced in the project’ s steering group and in our interactions with the target groups. In fact, that is how we naturally behave. The project ' s communication, including event invitations and the presentation of results, is carefully reviewed with an inclusive mindset. We do not claim to always succeed or be the best, but at least we are consciously paying attention to equality and inclusion.
The main project management team has a relatively balanced mix of males and females. Most importantly, the informal meetings give everyone a chance to share their thoughts and be heard.