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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

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Advanced technologies, more stringent reporting standards and stronger support from stakeholders are building momentum for eco-friendly initiatives and the incentives that encourage them. trillion to the global economy by 2050. Reporting is also becoming critical to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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How To Use Data Analytics To Launch A Sustainable Technology Business

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However, big data could actually be a wonderful solution for many sustainability problems. People that know me are aware that I have a blog on sustainability, as well as Smart Data Collective. Big Data Helps Meet UN Climate Targets. The report shows that the average global temperature will rise by 1.5C

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Celebrating World Oceans Day: Revitalizing the marine ecosystem with technology-driven engineered reefs to accelerate CO2 capture

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If no significant action is taken, 90% of all coral reefs are predicted to be extinct by 2050. Having a well-designed data architecture and fact-based data can help with understanding performance and measuring progress against broad-based operational and ESG goals.

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5 Innovative Ways Big Data Is Shaping Cities Of The Future

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According to a UN study, 55% of the total world population is living in cities and by the year 2050, this figure could rise to a whopping 68%. The report highlighted that , at the present rate of development, there will be 43 megacities by 2030 and New Delhi is set to surpass Tokyo, which is currently the world’s largest city.

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