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D ata really matters . I can already feel your eyes glazing over at the thought of such a statement , but before you switch off please bear with me .
Data has brought us the internet , founded on constantly expanding data , 90 % of which was generated in the last two years , which has led to the biggest transformation of society , education , our economy and the largest transformation in communications since the printing press and the phone . Data is now also enabling us to push the boundaries on sustainability .
Before going further , an admission – with a background in maths and economics , I have always had a fascination with numbers . More recently , in 2016 , my research with Henley Business School culminated in modelling responses from sustainability leaders in 200 of the world ’ s largest companies to understand the business case drivers for their investment in sustainability . And the organisation I work for , Capgemini , is
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