TECH & AI
“Disruptive technologies like AI , IoT and ML present opportunities for positive sustainable impact for virtually any industry ”
CHRIS BRADSHAW STRATEGY DIRECTOR , INFINUM
Sustainability at Capgemini , believes that the technology industry has a crucial role to play in achieving global sustainability goals – especially in reducing carbon emissions .
“ Technology has the potential to positively impact many environmental issues , but it can also have unintended
consequences ,” he says . “ IT accounts for around 3 % of global CO2 emissions – more than Spain , Italy , France , and Portugal combined .
“ This footprint is currently growing due to rising demand for computing power and data storage , as well as the production and disposal of electronic devices . It ’ s important to consider the impact of IT as organisations strive to balance growth objectives with sustainability goals .”
Capgemini research has found that organisations implementing sustainable IT practices see significant improvement in ESG scores , brand image , customer satisfaction and financial savings .
“ With most companies undergoing some sort of digital transformation within the next year , ensuring sustainability objectives are integrated into these strategies is crucial ,” says Kevin Macnish , Head of Ethics and Sustainability Consulting at Sopra Steria .
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