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This paper investigates the relationship between technological advancement and sustainability, specifically examining whether countries with larger digital workforces and higher income levels use energy more efficiently. Drawing on annual data from 27 European countries between 2013 and 2023, we analyze three key indicators: the number of employed ICT specialists ([isoc_sks_itspt]), real GDP per capita in chain-linked 2020 euros ([sdg_08_10]), and energy intensity of GDP in chain-linked 2015 volumes ([nrg_ind_ei])...

Using data from the Eurostat datasets on employee computer and internet use (ISOC_CI_CM_PN2, measured as a percentage of total employment) and resource productivity (ENV_AC_RP, measured in Euro per kilogram) across the European Union between 2014 and 2022, this paper investigates the potential effects of these technologies on sustainability efforts within companies. Using the economic value produced per kilogram of material used as a proxy for resource utilization efficiency, the study seeks to establish a relatio...