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“ The way consumers perceive and interact with organisations who are failing to become more sustainable is helping to drive change ”
— Mathias Lelievre , CEO , ENGIE Impact
to better understand an organisation ’ s waste stream , enabling better-informed decisions on the biggest barriers to achieving zero-waste , and optimisation of waste containers and frequency of pick-ups to drive significant savings . As the demand for sustainable processes increases , we expect organisations to closely align their digital transformation practices and sustainability processes to improve innovation while simultaneously meeting sustainability goals .
The more we use data , the more we need to monitor the carbon production of digital infrastructures . It is clear that the large players are taking the subject very seriously . In a booming industry like the data centre space , being able to design more efficient and green sites from inception is key .
What do you view as the biggest challenges to creating sustainable urban environments , and what steps can be overcome to tackle them ? At present , 80 % of greenhouse gas emissions and 75 % of global energy use come from cities . Urban environments are a priority area for authorities , as well as companies that contribute to the infrastructure . For authorities , the main barriers holding back sustainability acceleration in towns and cities are : resources : time , people or funding ; skills to understand sustainability ; and challenges of engaging with and satisfying diverse stakeholders . Good intentions among the authorities to drive change are often challenged by these barriers .
We work with our clients , whether they ’ re businesses , cities or governments , to make sure that all barriers are identified from the offset and develop a feasible strategy to overcome them . With larger infrastructures , it ’ s about identifying executable options that could break it down into manageable chunks . Full sustainability transformation will change the very core of how organisations and authorities operate .
DECEMBER 2019