ICT impact on competitiveness, innovation and environment

This paper examines the impact of ICT on competitiveness, innovation and environment in the glass, ceramics and cement concrete industry. The results show that use of ICT seems to favor innovation and competitiveness. As for the effect on the environment, the use of some ICT helps to reduce emissions, whereas others increase them.

► We examine the ICT impact on competitiveness, innovation and environment in the glass, ceramics and cement concrete industry.
► We use data from the E-Business Watch Survey of 2009.
► We conclude that ICT use favors innovation and competitiveness and helps to reduce emissions.