73% of companies say digital technology plays a key role in achieving sustainability goals Most companies are increasing spending on their digital transformation 67% say a lack of data impacts their decision-making Businesses are increasing investment in digitisation, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to help reach sustainability goals, according to a new survey from Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Nearly three-quarters of companies surveyed said digital technology plays a key role in achieving sustainability, and a majority are increasing spending on digital transformation. More than a third of businesses are using or planning to use AI to help manage their decarbonisation transformation, Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Index, 2024 found. Although there are concerns about the energy consumption of AI, the results demonstrate the flip side of its positive role in reducing emissions, said Lisa Zembrodt, principal of Sustainability Business for Schneider Electric. “The role of technology is critical in the management of the net zero transition,” said Zembrodt. “While development and use of AI tools can be demanding on power supply and grid systems, these tools can also offer great support for business in monitoring and controlling emissions.” “This survey […]
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