Welcome to SSE 4: Sustainability in Industry 4.0!
In this course, you will become familiar with the role of Industry 4.0 as an enabler of sustainable production and consumption models.

Learning objectives
- sustainable use of I4 technologies
- driving forces and policies behind the adoption of I4 technologies
- how to identify opportunities to improve sustainability

Increasing the efficiency of the EU economy is essential to meet environmental and economic goals set for 2050. The transformation of industry using Industry 4.0 technologies offers us great opportunities to reach those goals. Adopting these technologies with respect for social, environmental, and economic sustainability is key to ensuring that they do produce the intended benefits to society. By the end of this course, you will understand how and why it is important to consider sustainability during the digital transition.

Hopefully, you have completed the SSE2, SSE3, and previous SSE4 courses already, but if not- that's ok! This course is for those who understand the basic principles of circular economy, sustainable development, and Industry 4.0. You don't need to be an expert, but knowledge of these topics can help to support your learning. If you are interested in how we can sustainably harness digital technologies, you're in the right place! This course will get you started.