The collaborative efforts are to build a more sustainable supply chain C is aiming for net zero carbon emission by 2050 and are prioritizing green operations as part of our ESG agenda. Big C joined hand with DHL Supply Chain Thailand to launch a deployment of 100 per cent electric…
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Environmental sustainability has become a top priority
Environmental sustainability directives require all functions to adjust in line By 2026, 70 per cent of technology sourcing, procurement, and vendor management (SPVM) leaders will have environmental-sustainability-aligned performance objectives for their functions, according to Gartner, Inc. Environmental sustainability has become a top 10 business priority for CEOs, demanding aligned environmental performance from…
Read MoreInfosys serves up purpose-driven digital innovations
Infosys is driving sustainable change Infosys a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, is bridging technology and purpose at the Australian Open (AO) 2023, with empowering technologies for fans, players, coaches, media, and the surrounding ecosystem. Now in the fifth year of its partnership with Tennis Australia (TA),…
Read MoreWEF establishes a cyber resilience in oil and gas initiative
At Davos 2023, 20 global CEOs committed to working together to improve cyber resilience across the ecosystem. The impact. The oil and gas industry uses a range of complex systems and interconnected technologies to extract, transport and refine oil and gas products. While these technologies are necessary to support the delivery…
Read MoreReducing the carbon footprint of their packaging
Enterprises will be forced to reframe their targets With most public commitments to sustainable packaging at risk of going unfulfilled, 20 per cent of organizations will shift their focus from recycling and eliminating plastics to reducing the carbon footprint of their packaging by 2026. While the pivot in focus leaves…
Read MoreIT services providers wisely expand portfolios
The competitive landscape is evolving quickly IT services providers that are expanding their portfolios to target environmental, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are making a wise move as many enterprises require assistance developing and implementing ESG-related initiatives, says GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that these companies must…
Read MoreResponsible technology use now a critical consideration
Organizations expect responsible tech investments A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores how organizations understand responsible technology use, what has motivated them to adopt more responsible practices, and what benefits they hope to achieve from this adoption. The report, “The state of responsible technology,” is produced in association…
Read MoreA telco sustainability reality check
Sustainability and profitability are not mutually exclusive Global pressure is increasing for telcos to reduce energy and waste and achieve climate-related targets, all while making massive investments in energy-draining 5G spectrum, infrastructure, and supporting technologies. As a result, living up to the hype of both 5G performance standards (super-fast speeds,…
Read MoreThe deglobalizing of the sustainability agenda
Compared with COP26, COP27 was a disappointment The war in Ukraine, the global cost of living crisis, and the rise of trade wars are deglobalizing the sustainability agenda, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Robert Pritchard, Senior Analyst for Enterprise Technology and Services at GlobalData, said: “Compared with…
Read MoreSingapore plans to become a leader in digital sustainability
IMDA and Microsoft to power green software solutions development Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate the development of innovative sustainable software solutions across industries in Singapore and beyond. This first-in-the region private-public partnership will look to ensure that underlying software and applications are also sustainable in nature.…
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