Business leaders all over the world are turning their attention towards reducing their environmental impact, and creating a more prosperous tomorrow. But, the journey to a sustainable future is one we all must make collectively. A global shift towards sustainable business transformation is no easy feat, but when we bring people and innovative technology together, the opportunities for change and the capability to succeed increases.
We sat down with Lucas Joppa, Chief Environmental Officer at Microsoft, for Short Cuts, our short films on big issues. Lucas looks at the main obstacles we’re faced with as we work towards sustainability – and explains why we must be prepared to embrace change to protect our environment, and in turn, help our businesses flourish. So, grab a cup of coffee and let Lucas guide you through sustainable transformation in this short video.
And, if you’re looking to develop a transformation strategy to create long-term value in your organization, read ‘Sustainability. Good for Business.’, an executive playbook for how business leaders can approach sustainable transformation and contribute to positive change.
“Western Europe is going to serve as the epicentre of the global societal transformation towards sustainability,” says Lucas Joppa, “and we have an opportunity to not just transform that region of the world, but all regions of the world.”
The connection between sustainability and finance is not new, but it’s one that is gathering pace. Capital allocation is increasingly directed towards sustainable investment projects in financial services, with Bloomberg reporting [1] that global socially responsible investments totalled over $30 trillion in 2019. Today’s customers also expect that companies they use not only act responsibly, but proactively pursue financial activities that make a positive […]
“The greenest energy is the one you don’t use. Our product helps people use less energy by giving them a much more detailed overview of what they’re consuming.” Erik Berg Solheim, CEO of Norwegian energy data specialist Oss Norge, is explaining how his company’s flagship product is helping contribute to a greener, more sustainable society […]
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Education institutions around the world are embracing a hybrid learning model. Yet many face challenges with data and AI due to dispersed or poorly governed assets and a lack of access to skilled professionals. Open Education Analytics (OEA) works to empower education institutions to overcome these hurdles to improve learning outcomes and provide students with the […]
The connection between sustainability and finance is not new, but it’s one that is gathering pace. Capital allocation is increasingly directed towards sustainable investment projects in financial services, with Bloomberg reporting [1] that global socially responsible investments totalled over $30 trillion in 2019. Today’s customers also expect that companies they use not only act responsibly, but proactively pursue financial activities that make a positive […]
Many things define a city: geography, population, history, industry, nightlife. But few are more defining of a city’s status as ‘modern’ than transport. Urban mobility has become a critical issue for modern cities. Not only from the standpoint of convenience and connectivity, but because of its impact on the sustainability agenda too. The rapid growth […]
Digital technology is everywhere, and it is changing the way citizens behave. From working patterns to the day-to-day services we use and the places we live, there is no aspect of modern life that remains untouched by digital tools and solutions. This represents both the biggest challenge and opportunity for public sector organizations as they […]
“When our customers use our machines, they want to have real-time information on how those machines are functioning, how efficient they are. But they don’t want to be overwhelmed with raw data – they just want the intelligence, to know the best way to run their operations.” Miika Soininen, is Director of Digital Services and IT at Ponsse, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forestry machines. He’s talking about how his company is innovating with data to optimize its operations and offer transformative new services to their global […]
Over the course of the past decade, the transformation of manufacturing has generated huge excitement. The new dawn heralded by Industry 4.0 has brought technology to the fore, promising a future of unparalleled efficiency and unprecedented innovation. But another shift has taken place alongside: a growing awareness of the impact that manufacturing is having on […]
Technology is disrupting every industry, but perhaps none so fundamentally as retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG). The unstoppable rise of online shopping over the past two decades has totally transformed the retail landscape. Some retailers have emerged, others disappeared, while others still have adapted to remould themselves in an exceptionally competitive landscape. The key […]
Sustainability is one of the most urgent challenges facing the modern world. It is everyone’s responsibility, and the future success of ours and other species depends on the way that we rise – collectively and as individuals – to meet that challenge. Every industry is adapting in its own way to changes in the expectations […]
Education institutions around the world are embracing a hybrid learning model. Yet many face challenges with data and AI due to dispersed or poorly governed assets and a lack of access to skilled professionals. Open Education Analytics (OEA) works to empower education institutions to overcome these hurdles to improve learning outcomes and provide students with the […]
