AVEVA convened leaders from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Schneider Electric, PETRONAS and Verdantix in a virtual press panel session recently, to discuss how digitization is driving the sustainability business agenda for industrial organizations. Participants highlighted how in the past year, the world had faced a challenge that is unique in history, in its scale and scope, and industries have been adversely affected in many ways. The key takeaway from the session was that 2021 is set to be a year of resiliency and renewed rebuilding, and Industry 4.0 will enable employees and communities to optimize sustainable processes to reduce carbon footprints.
Key points from the session:
• 2021 is set to be a year of resiliency and renewed rebuilding
• Industry 4.0 will enable employees and communities to optimize sustainable processes to reduce carbon footprints
• Industrial organizations are proactively aligning to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
• Industrial technology providers like AVEVA are at the forefront of the race to become more sustainable
• Financial leaders see sustainability as a vital component of businesses today
• Net-zero carbon emissions is the goal for the way forward
Craig Hayman, CEO AVEVA, commented, “Adopting a universal approach to drive sustainable outcomes will enable the industrial sector to develop sustainability goals in line with other sectors, including on carbon neutrality. At AVEVA, we’re proud to be working with our customers, alliances and partners to embrace the digital tools that will allow them to manage and measure their footprint. We are focused on where our contribution can be greatest – affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities and clean water and sanitation.”
