Emitwise seeks to manifest a future in which data analytics allows carbon tracking for companies with complex manufacturing chains . With this goal in mind , the Emitwise has helped companies across a broad range of sectors , including construction , FMCG , packaging , automotives and machinery .

Data-driven carbon tracking is a smart move in today ’ s climate . Timeframes for carbon reduction are notoriously volatile . The UK government , for instance , recently moved carbon targets up by five years , from 2035 to 2030 . With these sudden changes , digitised carbon tracking of the sort provided by Emitwise becomes all the more logical . Ultimately , the services provided by Emitwise gives companies one less thing to think about – carbon tracking – on their quests toward profitability and innovation , or as one client put it : “ They ’ ve taken the on the essential and time-consuming tasks of measurement reporting and verification while we focus on mitigation and adaptation efforts .”

Accenture is a heavyweight in the world of consultancy that has given a considerable amount of resources to keep up with ESG standards . Having recognised that between 2013 and 2020 , companies scoring high on ESG compliance have returns to shareholders that are 2.6x higher than those scoring at a medium level , Accenture has taken its advisory role in this area seriously .

Typical of the company ’ s programmes to engage in this area is the Accenture Ventures ’ Project Spotlight , which seeks to engage emerging technology start-ups to fill innovation gaps through early investment initiatives . One of the more recent partnerships of which this programme can boast is with Planet Labs PBC , a geo-imagery company that uses satellite tracking of the earth ’ s surface to better inform businesses as to best practices regarding sustainability .

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