{"id":507936,"date":"2022-11-08T18:21:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T15:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/"},"modified":"2022-11-08T18:21:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T15:21:24","slug":"how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"#How tech can help companies fast-track their sustainability goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dbe221c8ad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dbe221c8ad\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#%E2%80%9CHow_tech_can_help_companies_fast-track_their_sustainability_goals%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How tech can help companies fast-track their sustainability goals&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#Greetings_humanoids\" >Greetings, humanoids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#The_issue_with_data_insights\" >The issue with data insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#Predictive_maintenance\" >Predictive maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#Optimizing_real_estate\" >Optimizing real estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#Energy-efficient_data_centers\" >Energy-efficient data centers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-tech-can-help-companies-fast-track-their-sustainability-goals\/#The_way_forward\" >The way forward<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_tech_can_help_companies_fast-track_their_sustainability_goals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How tech can help companies fast-track their sustainability goals&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <em>Content provided by<span>\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/nl-en?utm_content=CCCWW&amp;p1=Display&amp;p2=347470309&amp;p3=168394382\">IBM<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and TNW.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Business leaders are looking to ensure that their organizations are doing their part to address the impact of climate change. After another year of extreme weather events \u2014 from Hurricane Ian in the United States to heat waves in the UK and floods in Pakistan, the need to transition into a more sustainable world has become clearer than ever before, and companies are now expected to reach new levels of action.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the COP26 \u2014 the United Nations Climate Change Conference \u2014 highlighted the need for collective urgent action, with more specificity and near-term targets on cutting emissions this decade, phasing out coal, and setting methane targets. The private sector also has a role to play, with many companies making important commitments on financing and emission targets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper neural channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img class=\"js-lazy\" https:=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<h2 class=\"channel-cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greetings_humanoids\"><\/span>Greetings, humanoids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>letter now for a weekly recap of our favorite AI stories in your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In IBM\u2019s Institute for Business Value (IBV) 2022 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/2022-05-10-IBM-Study-CEOs-Feel-Pressure-to-Act-on-Sustainability-and-See-Business-Benefits,-Yet-Hindered-by-Challenges\">study<\/a>, it was revealed that 48% of CEOs surveyed cite increasing sustainability as one of the highest priorities for their organization in the next two years \u2014 an increase of 37% from the 2021 study.<\/p>\n<p>Organizations, companies, and governments are laying out specific sustainability goals \u2014 and now, people expect to see what they\u2019re doing to fulfill those commitments with tangible, real examples. As world leaders convene at COP27 this week, conversations around sustainability will continue to shift from goals and ambition, to action and results.<\/p>\n<p>But despite the push from boards, investors, and the public, most organizations still aren\u2019t sure where to start in terms of taking action and making progress towards these goals. Thankfully, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_issue_with_data_insights\"><\/span><strong>The issue with data insights <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harnessing data to accelerate sustainability efforts is crucial, but the path to do so isn\u2019t always a smooth one. Currently, the ability to translate sustainability-related data into actionable insights that companies can use to make decisions and take action is a big barrier to success.<\/p>\n<p>The IBM <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/2022-05-10-IBM-Study-CEOs-Feel-Pressure-to-Act-on-Sustainability-and-See-Business-Benefits,-Yet-Hindered-by-Challenges\">IBV study<\/a> shows that 44% of CEOs surveyed cite a lack of data insights as a real problem when it comes to meeting sustainability goals \u2014 and 35% say that they\u2019re uncertain how technology can help them manage their sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n<p>As short-term action is key in the quest for climate action, companies are now t<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ing into AI for its potential to help address this issue. IBM\u2019s Global <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/watson\/resources\/ai-adoption\">AI Adoption Index<\/a> report shows that two-thirds of IT leaders surveyed say their company is currently planning to expedite climate action by applying AI to address sustainability goals in the near future \u2014 particularly for managing the complexity of data and reporting.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"c-richText__pullQuote\">\n<div class=\"c-richText__pullQuoteGradient\">\n<p class=\"c-richText__pullQuoteQuote\">Companies can extend the life of physical assets such as machinery, equipment or vehicle fleets.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>There are practical ways companies can use data, AI, and automation technology to start taking action on their climate goals. Although these systems have existed for a while, they weren\u2019t always used with a focus on achieving sustainability objectives. Luckily, this field is maturing rapidly, and there are several innovative ways to connect net-zero goals with existing technologies. And often, these same technologies can also help with operational efficiency and costs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Predictive_maintenance\"><\/span><strong>Predictive maintenance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Companies can extend the life of physical assets such as machinery, equipment or vehicle fleets, by using IoT data and AI technologies designed to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/products\/maximo\/predictive-maintenance?utm_content=SRCWW&amp;p1=Search&amp;p4=43700068015591333&amp;p5=p&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijSQ4Ev29N1dpWLNx1JJSSFwxAYUnluVjadFvPpelQiF-jjjoM_MmX4aAlhyEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\">predict asset failure<\/a>. AI creates machine learning models that can help break down data patterns from their equipment and the causal relationships that assist them in extending asset life, reducing unplanned downtime, and limiting maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p>Rishi Vaish \u2014 Chief Technology Officer for IBM Sustainability Software \u2014 explains that a cement manufacturing plant presents a good example where predictive maintenance could be effective.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Cement and concrete production are a major source of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, so it\u2019s important to make sure the equipment in a plant functions smoothly to make operations more energy efficient.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Vaish, this can be done by, \u201caugmenting the equipment with IoT sensors and capturing the sensor data. The data can then be fed into AI models designed to monitor the equipment and signs of equipment failure, making it possible to do predictive maintenance for the plant.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This same principle can be applied across many industries that rely on manufacturing operations and heavy machinery. Taking into account environmental factors, temperature, vibration, and other data points offered by IoT and other sources, applying advanced analysis and AI to understand and optimize the condition of these assets can extend their life cycle and therefore reduce waste. Additionally, it can inform decisions to run equipment more efficiently with less energy usage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_real_estate\"><\/span><strong>Optimizing real estate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buildings and factories are major generators and consumers of data from numerous locations. They are also a huge source of energy consumption and emissions for companies. Applying AI and intelligent facilities management technologies can help companies manage their real estate more effectively, improving utilization and finding opportunities to reduce energy consumption and associated emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Facility management is not a new component of business management, but <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/products\/tririga\/sustainability\">integrated workplace management solutions (IWMS)<\/a> are bringing advanced developments in this field designed to provide an opportunity for companies to capture and analyze their data to develop greater operational effectiveness.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"c-richText__pullQuote\">\n<div class=\"c-richText__pullQuoteGradient\">\n<p class=\"c-richText__pullQuoteQuote\">Computers, data centers and networks take up approximately 10% of the world\u2019s electricity.\n            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>With these data insights, business leaders are equipped with the tools to help minimize the environmental impact of their buildings. Companies need up to date occupancy information to know how, when, and by whom space is being used. An IWMS breaks down such information at an enterprise level, providing insights on how to utilize these locations more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, where a company has a building with about ten floors and only about 15-20 people per floor inhabiting the offices, the IWMS software can detect these inefficiencies in building occupancy. The company can then use the software to help consolidate and reconfigure the office plan \u2014 for example, into two floors, so the company can reduce its energy footprint,\u200b\u200b\u201d Vaish explains.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy-efficient_data_centers\"><\/span><strong>Energy-efficient data centers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ey.com\/en_us\/cio\/it-sustainability-a-cio-s-essential-esg-starting-points\">EY study<\/a> shows that computers, data centers, and networks take up approximately 10% of the world\u2019s electricity, demanding about 190 terawatt-hours of energy annually \u2014 which is more electricity than the entire state of New York uses over the same period. With the shift to efficiency solutions such as cloud computing, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/10.1126\/science.aba3758\">number of terawatt hours<\/a> consumed by computing has stayed relatively consistent despite its growth since 2015. Yet it still requires important amounts of energy, leaving room to improve efficiency even further.<\/p>\n<p>As more cloud platforms promise greater elasticity and savings, many companies are moving workloads out of existing data centers. With intelligent automation software \u2014 such as IBM Turbonomic Application Resource Management (ARM) \u2014 companies can manage the density of workload on the data center, while addressing increasingly complex business demands.<\/p>\n<p>As Vaish explains, one of the challenges for businesses is working out ways to optimize a given data center.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A company may have a workload required for five servers but use up to ten servers to run it, thereby using twice the amount of power required to keep the machines on when they aren\u2019t needed. ARM software is designed to help identify the parts of the data center where there is inefficiency and where it\u2019s possible to increase the density of the workload.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In this way, he adds, \u201ccompanies can manage the use of machines available and power off the ones not in use, or shift the workload to one data center or the cloud and completely shut off another data center.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Emerging capabilities in this space can also provide a clear line of sight into the current environmental impact of their IT infrastructure, as well as specific actions they can take to save energy from moving workloads in near real-time. This approach can enable companies to safely suspend data center hosts to run more applications on less hardware, which can help to reduce energy waste in the data center, and the overall carbon footprint of the company.<\/p>\n<p>Even when it comes to the hardware, advances in server technology can mean <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/products\/linuxone-emperor-4\/sustainability\">one server can cover the same workload as many others<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_way_forward\"><\/span><strong>The way forward<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Business leaders need help in connecting the dots between the sustainability goals that they set and the operational systems they need to make that happen. As Vaish explains, the technologies outlined above can be effective when companies make sure that the C-suite connects directly with the people and organizations leading the processes that can make a difference.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>CEOs will do well to not just focus on setting sustainability goals alone, but also being able to show how their operation systems are connected to these goals, as well as keeping investors and customers updated on the improvements they\u2019re making over time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If this is achieved, then companies can have a proper chance of making progress towards their environmental commitments \u2014 which is a crucial part of cracking the climate crisis.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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