IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In 2024, sustainability is taking center stage. Businesses, governments and individuals now see sustainability as a global imperative. And businesses across various sectors are setting rigorous sustainability goals, investing in renewable energy sources and developing innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

They consider factors—like supplier performance or sustainability —that support long-term partnerships, advance business needs and increase purchasing power. Successful strategic sourcing often results in process optimization, cost management, customer satisfaction, risk management , increased sustainability and other benefits.

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Aiiot Talk

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The circular economy — an innovative model focused on minimizing waste and maximizing resource use — is a crucial approach in today’s push toward sustainability. Encouraging practices like reusing, recycling, and refurbishing aims to reduce environmental impacts and align with the global shift toward sustainable development across industries.

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Unite.AI

APRIL 23, 2024

FrugalGPT,s innovative methodology offers a practical solution to mitigate the economic challenges of deploying large language models, emphasizing financial efficiency and sustainability in AI applications. The main objectives of FrugalGPT are cost reduction, efficiency optimization, and resource management in LLM usage.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sustainable business practices are an essential part of an organization’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Sustainability in business also provides organizations an opportunity to create more efficient supply chains that have a positive impact on the planet.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Now, advancements in hardware and software as well as increased focus on sustainability are driving rapid transformation. Gartner predicts data center teams will adopt cloud principles even for on-premises infrastructure to help optimize performance, management and cost.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Businesses seeking to accelerate sustainability initiatives must take an integrated approach that brings together all business and technology functions. Sustainability is no longer the responsibility of only the chief sustainability officer (CSO). It is not managed by a single department in a silo.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A corporate sustainability report is a comprehensive document that outlines a company’s efforts, policies, practices and performance related to social, environmental and economic sustainability. Companies usually share their sustainability goals and achievements in these reports on an annual basis.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The sourcing process sits within supply chain management and is used for identifying, vetting and selecting the best suppliers. It can be considered an alternative outsourcing strategy: while outsourcing to distant countries may offer cheaper labor costs, it’s more difficult and costly to manage logistics.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Social Investment Forum (SIF) Foundation took inventory of all the sustainable investments in North America. 1 Slowly but surely, institutional investors started to recognize that companies could potentially improve financial performance and risk management by focusing on ESG issues like greenhouse gas emissions. In 1995, the U.S

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IBM Journey to AI blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Data is one of the key drivers to an effective sustainability agenda. When data flows freely across your enterprise, you can gain transparency into your operations to enable informed and effective sustainability efforts. As the saying goes, information is power.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

They also factor in how a strong partnership could reduce supply chain risk and advance sustainability. Sustainability Together with traceability and transparency comes sustainability—and 60% of CEOs say they’re already feeling pressure to be more transparent about their organization’s sustainability performance.¹

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management has emerged as a critical aspect of business strategy for companies worldwide. However, 57% of CEOs admit that defining and measuring the Return on Investment (ROI) and economic benefits of their sustainability efforts remain a significant challenge. Conduct ESG assessments.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

This ambitious bill, largely managed by the US Department of Transportation, will distribute USD 1 trillion to fund construction, manufacturing initiatives and public works. Climate change mitigation will require significant investments in sustainable transportation infrastructure, not just in Europe, the U.S.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When the rainy season arrives later than expected, many Malawian farmers still follow outdated agronomy practices that may lead them to plant too early or too late. For this reason, access to affordable capital can be an essential component to promote environmentally resilient practices and drive behavioral change.

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Unite.AI

APRIL 3, 2024

As AI algorithms advance, the demand for computational power increases, straining existing infrastructure and posing challenges in power management and energy efficiency. As AI innovation accelerates, we must ensure that each advancement contributes to scientific growth and a sustainable future.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Embracing responsible emissions management can transform how organizations impact the health and profitability of their assets. An IBM CEO study , based on interviews with 3,000 CEOs worldwide, reveals that CEOs who successfully integrate sustainability and digital transformation report a higher average operating margin than their peers.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The next year, Texas A&M AgriLife joined the IBM Sustainability Accelerator , a pro bono social impact program that helps agricultural communities in arid and drought-prone regions in the US. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator enabled the creation of low-cost soil moisture and temperature sensors.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If the store can embed that data point back into its inventory management system, it will be able to better align supply and demand for individual items. Collaborate with supply chain partners to share sustainability and ESG metrics, leading to enhanced supplier performance and decarbonization.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the last post , we looked at creating a blueprint for a sustainable data center. Finance: Optimized for high-speed transactions and can assist in providing robust security, harnessing AI for fraud detection and real-time risk management. Now we’ll look at how to get the most out of a modern data center.

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AWS Machine Learning Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Organizations are facing ever-increasing requirements for sustainability goals alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. survey revealed that 87 percent of business leaders expect to increase their organization’s investment in sustainability over the next years. A Gartner, Inc.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We need a three-pronged approach to long-term sustainability: preparing the workforce with skills for a greener future; forging strategic cross-sector partnerships; and empowering purpose-driven individuals and organizations with the right tools and technology to accelerate action.

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Unite.AI

OCTOBER 7, 2023

It can optimize energy management, detect faults, and enhance the safety of the grid systems. It allows for improved distribution of resources, optimized irrigation plans, increased crop yields, and the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. IoE connectivity provides transportation systems with real-time data flows.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By assessing and proactively managing risks inherent in the supply chain , organizations can shield themselves from disruptions and strengthen the resilience of their operations. In addition, a well-crafted procurement framework fosters innovation and sustainability. Gather diverse insights, understand needs and manage expectations.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It refers to a set of metrics used to measure an organization’s environmental and social impact and has become increasingly important as it relates to a company’s business model, risk management strategy , reporting requirements and more. Both aim to provide guidance on the disclosure of sustainability and ESG information.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

MAY 12, 2023

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. Currently, data centers are a significant source of organizations’ energy usage and carbon emissions.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How businesses are harnessing renewable energy Companies and organizations seeking more sustainable energy sources have a number of ways to procure renewable energy. By integrating smart grids and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, businesses can better manage their energy use. How can your organization make its own contribution?

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

To aid in building more sustainable IT estates, IBM has partnered up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to facilitate sustainable cloud modernization journeys. This opportunity involves rearchitecting IT environments and application portfolios toward greener, more sustainable designs.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Many managers in asset-intensive industries like energy, utilities or process manufacturing, perform a delicate high-wire act when managing inventory. Over time, inventory managers have tested different approaches to determine the best fit for their organizations. What’s at stake? Now, consider the just-in-case approach.

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Unite.AI

OCTOBER 31, 2023

They are also integral to the role that project management professionals have been performing for decades. For project managers, GenAI can perform heavy lifting across various project activities including: automated report generation, timeline updates, data analysis, cost estimations, and more. Ways of working.

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Marktechpost

MAY 9, 2024

Let’s delve into the critical roles of AI in promoting sustainability and addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. As renewable energy sources like solar & wind are inherently intermittent, AI’s ability to predict energy outputs and manage supply-demand balance is crucial.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 21, 2023

Over the past few years, sustainability pledges have emerged from nearly every major company. A clearer picture for environmental sustainability No matter where organizations are on their sustainability journeys, they face questions like: “How do these goals tie to our business? How do we achieve them?”

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IBM Journey to AI blog

JUNE 30, 2023

80% of manufacturers report MRO asset management in their facilities needs improvement 60% of construction companies admit their industry is behind when it comes to adopting digital technology 5 ways the industrial sector can improve its supply chain resiliency 1. Partner with someone who has sustainability supply chain expertise.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

MAY 15, 2023

The tool can help farmers improve water quality, protect biodiversity, save on fertilizer costs and make farming practices more sustainable. IBM is accepting proposals for the third cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator — focused on water management solutions — until May 31st, 2023.

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IBM Journey to AI blog

APRIL 6, 2023

Sustainability may be an overused and sometimes vague buzzword, but it’s an essential requirement for every part of a business, across customer relations and the regulatory environment, as well as for society. And it’s just so crucial now in everyday life to know about sustainability and better yet, to practice it.”

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IBM Journey to AI blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

Promoting sustainable agriculture in India In North India, not too far from the Himalayas, is Punjab. This practice refers to the process of burning the leftover plant material after the main harvest, such as straw, stubble, and other agricultural residues in fields. With an area of only 1.5% What has been missing so far?

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