As the world grapples with climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial. One solution is combining digital technologies and sustainable smart product-service systems (PSS). This chapter provides an approach to evaluate their impact on emissions, considering social, environmental, economic, and technological factors, and how these variables interact and shape the emissions landscape. The framework examines digital technologies, such as IoT sensors, data analytics, and AI-driven optimisation, emphasising their integration into PSS and their impact on emissions reduction, resource conservation, and energy efficiency. It also evaluates the economic feasibility and market dynamics of adopting sustainable PSS, including cost effectiveness, incentives, and business models that promote environmentally friendly PSS, with continuous evaluation of the net decrease in emissions. The framework quantifies emissions across the product life cycle and emphasises the importance of regularly assessing the impact of digital technology and sustainable PSS on these emissions. It also considers equity, accessibility, and inclusivity. The framework provides a comprehensive view of the advantages and environmental impact of digital technology and sustainable PSS, helping decision-makers make well-informed decisions about technology adoption and policy creation, particularly useful for businesses, legislators, and researchers.

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