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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. Instead of seeing things as disposable, it encourages the reuse and recycling of products.

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050. Adopting a sustainable model mindset across the enterprise fosters an environment for collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Big Data Hub

Portugal : The country was one of the first in Europe to pledge carbon neutrality by 2050. By integrating smart grids and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, businesses can better manage their energy use. More than 85% of Iceland’s electricity comes from local renewable resources, including hydropower and geothermal power.

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National Grid’s energy transformation is fueled by IT

CIO Business Intelligence

Talent, data, and cloud operating models. National Grid, which has pledged to be fossil free by 2050, also has a geothermal project under way in New York. Her budget has also gone up significantly, and so she has hired product managers as part of a transition to convert IT operations to an agile, product-based operating model.

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