Sustainability Magazine May 2024 | Page 96

TECH & AI

“ It is essential that leaders improve data management policies to avoid emissions spiralling out of control and avoid unnecessary digital waste ”

AOIFE FOLEY IEEE SENIOR MEMBER AND PROFESSOR IN THE SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING , QUEEN ’ S UNIVERSITY BELFAST offer innovative and scalable solutions to sustainability issues . Increasingly , businesses are finding that they do not need to choose between economic growth and environmental responsibility :
“ Disruptive technologies like AI , IoT and ML present opportunities for positive sustainable impact for virtually any industry ,” says Chris Bradshaw , Strategy Director , Infinum .
“ In manufacturing , for example , AI is being used to predict machine downtime , not only improving efficiency in the production line but also reducing waste .”
Capgemini is using AI to optimise value chains , reduce waste and maximise production to reduce food scarcity through its Project Farm initiative .
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