Reducing emissions and promoting resource-saving technologies play a key role in global efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable lifestyles. According to Giesecke+Devrient, the 5G mobile communications standard has great potential in this regard, as it can transmit data faster and more efficiently than conventional technologies. Here are five examples of how 5G can make business more sustainable.

High energy efficiency. The more information devices send and receive via the mobile network per unit of energy, the lower their power consumption. Compared to 4G, experts expect the 5G standard to increase efficiency by a factor of one hundred - enabling mobile network operators to save large amounts of energy and reduce emissions. At the same time, improved energy efficiency is an important prerequisite for technically implementing the expected increase in data transmission.

Control and automation. By using sensors in the 5G network, companies are able to monitor the status of systems such as production machines, elevators, wind turbines or trucks in real time. By planning maintenance precisely and avoiding downtime, companies reduce energy requirements and lower their operating costs. The sensors also play a central role in automatic system control by feeding large amounts of data into analysis platforms. In conjunction with artificial intelligence and digital twins, the information collected maximizes the performance of the systems, which work more efficiently and consume less energy as a result.

More effective production chains. Fast data transmission and low latency are the prerequisites for the further digitalization of industrial production. 5G opens the door to networked systems or automated transport systems that ensure maximum efficiency within production processes. In this way, the technology reduces energy requirements and cuts_{CO2 emissions}.

Controlled agriculture. The agri-food industry is not only crucial in the drive for a more sustainable future, it also lends itself to the use of 5G technologies to reduce emissions and increase yields. The smart farming approach uses 5G IoT sensors to collect data for better decisions - for example, by monitoring soil moisture levels or determining the optimal time to fertilize. The 5G standard also enables the use of drones to analyze green spaces, automated machines and the monitoring of animal health.

Smart cities. 5G enables the development of smart cities in which networked devices collect and exchange real-time data. This data can be used to optimize energy consumption, traffic flow, waste management and more. By managing resources efficiently, cities can reduce their_{carbon footprint} and improve the quality of life for residents.

Philipp Schulte, CEO G+D Mobile Security, explains: "With more connectivity and access to digital services and products, completely new opportunities will open up in the future to significantly optimize energy and resource consumption across all sectors."