Energy and Utilities category

RE100 initiative explained

3 min read - Renewable Energy 100 (RE100) is a global corporate renewable energy initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP aimed at getting the world’s most influential businesses, specifically those with annual electricity demand over 100 GWh, to commit to 100% renewable electricity and reach this target by 2050. In order to achieve 100% renewable electricity, companies must match 100% of the electricity used across their global operations with electricity produced from renewable sources. Renewable electricity can be sourced from the market or self-produced…

Harnessing the power of data and AI to operationalize sustainability

3 min read - Companies are under mounting pressure from regulators, investors, and consumers to progress toward more sustainable and socially responsible business operations — and to demonstrate these measures in a robust and verifiable way. In fact, corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability risks tied as the third highest concerns for organizations, as ranked by large corporations in a 2021 Forrester report. However, the various types of data that companies need to understand and report on sustainability initiatives remains highly fragmented and difficult for…

The journey to net zero requires industry transformation

4 min read - “What’s measured or rewarded gets done.” This is a fitting approach for organizations on the path to net zero, a commitment to reduce net emissions to zero in order to stabilize global temperatures. As stakeholders, consumers and investors increasingly demand that companies take action, industries must respond and show progress on meaningful efforts to transform their approach to climate change. Consumers demand change to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions A recent UN report shows that more than 130 countries have committed to…

Geospatial data: the really big picture

4 min read - Continued socio-economic challenges and record-setting extreme weather events are now constant reminders that the health of our people, our global economy and the environment are inextricably linked. Sustainability is now a strategic business imperative, critical to creating new levels of resiliency and responsible practices that preserve our planet for future generations. Consider that 59% of investors choose companies that are environmentally sustainable. Leaders in enterprise sustainability are applying digital technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, geospatial analytics and hybrid cloud to…

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