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Where Sustainability Unites: Climate Week NYC, UNGA, and CGI | Blog

Everest Group

The week-long event from September 17-24 focused on accelerating action to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and building a more just and equitable society. Additionally, we are helping businesses embrace crucial initiatives like carbon accounting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Services

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. Sustainability reporting: Accountability on the record This may be the biggest year yet in sustainability reporting.

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Climate change predictions: Anticipating and adapting to a warming world

IBM Services

feet) by 2050 and by 1.01 Considering rising sea levels during the design of infrastructure and building projects could make those structures more resilient: In California, for instance, transportation officials are planning to lift a portion of a busy highway 30 feet on account of rising sea levels. millimeters (0.1 millimeters (0.13

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Feeding the Future: Farming with Intelligent Automation

Automation Anywhere

billion by 2050 and to feed the larger population, food production will have to increase by 70%, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The world’s population will reach 9.1 That puts additional pressure on the agriculture industry, especially the farmers.

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IBM and Microsoft partnership accelerates sustainable cloud modernization

IBM Services

Its aggressive sustainability goals included achieving net zero emissions by 2050, making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and investing more than USD 3 billion globally over several years to drive momentum.

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Accelerating Net-Zero Progress with Innovative Technology

Intelligent Sourcing

Governments and enterprises have been doubling down on the development of their net-zero targets in recent years, seeking to demonstrate ambition and accountability. Timely examples include the European Union’s commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, supported by recent actions such as the launch of a new Biomethane Industrial Partnership.

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Top Emerging Customer Experience Trends in the Gulf Region

Raya Contact Center

Businesses will now be encouraged to have more accountability and differentiate themselves through sustainable solutions. Increased cross-pollination and tourism will also provide an opportunity for enterprises to serve customers from varied cultures who speak diverse languages.