ZERO FOOTPRINT: MOBILE APP TO PROMOTE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DIGITAL CARBON FOOTPRINT (HCD)

Abstract

The digital transformation has driven the massive use of digital technologies, significantly increasing the digital carbon footprint and its environmental impact. The objective of this research was to determine the effect of the mobile application “Huella Cero” on awareness about HCD in young people. The SCRUM methodology was used to develop the mobile application. The research was of an applied type and pre-experimental design of pretest and posttest. We worked with a sample of 22 young people. The survey was used as a technique and the questionnaire validated by experts and with an acceptable Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.87 was used as an instrument. Finally, it was found that the “Zero Footprint” mobile application had a positive effect on raising awareness about HCD in young people.