EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
“ We have the solutions , the innovation and the understanding of how the world works to help improve the way it functions – we just need to turn hope into action ”
A different audit showed that 33 % of our aligned revenue in 2023 , representing more than € 2bn ( US $ 2.1bn ), was achieved from sustainable business . In the last six months , we ’ ve seen a large increase in customers asking for our solutions and expertise to help drive their sustainability – virtual twins deliver a real impact and represent a great opportunity .
Q . LOOKING TO THE FUTURE , WHAT PROGRESS DO YOU HOPE TO SEE TOWARDS NET ZERO ?
» I hope the next few years will be defined by significant improvements in sustainability . This can be achieved if companies across the entire spectrum of the economy leverage virtual twin technology to improve inefficiencies and suboptimal processes in their enterprises and value networks across sectors – manufacturing , infrastructure and life science .
The road to net zero requires sustainable innovation . We will continue to encourage by providing our solutions , as well as by fostering new ways of thinking and supporting startups . Several years ago , Dassault Systèmes created its 3DEXPERIENCE Lab , an open innovation laboratory and startup accelerator programme to nurture disruptive projects that positively impact society , and help them scale up new solutions ; over the years we have scaled some great projects incubated by the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab .
Q . WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS ?
» I ’ ve been working in the field of sustainability and climate change for more than 25 years . 20 years ago , public awareness of sustainability issues was low . Today , this is no longer the case , but this heightened awareness has also made many people anxious and uncertain on how to act .
We live in a turbulent world where people can be sidetracked by many kinds of problems . Sustainability leaders should strive to make this awareness real and keep it actionable , but also remain hopeful . The task at hand is daunting , but we can do it . We have the solutions , the innovation and the understanding of how the world works to help improve the way it functions – we just need to turn hope into action .
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