According to the World Economic Forum, the value of digital transformations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is estimated at $100 trillion in the next 10 years alone, across all sectors, industries and geographies. Digital manufacturing can create a brighter future for our planet by reducing the environmental impacts of production, shortening and simplifying traditional supply chains, unlocking new sustainable industries and accelerating a more circular and low-carbon economy. To create a more equitable and sustainable future, we must work together to ensure that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is inclusive and powered by diversity. Incentives: Governments can enable a sustainable ecosystem by incentivizing investment in and development of socially and environmentally beneficial digital manufacturing. Collaboration: From business and government to educational institutions and local communities, we must collaborate across sectors to embrace new technology and overcome the challenges ahead. A great example of this is in Singapore with the partnership between Nanyang Technological University, the National Research Foundation and HP to open a new lab dedicated to driving innovation, technology, skills and economic development critical to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As world leaders gather for the 49th World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting this year, it’s clear we have an opportunity to support a more sustainable Fourth Industrial Revolution by committing not only to intentions but also to actions. Learn more about the World Economic Forum’s project on Accelerating Sustainable Production.

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