FINAL WORD
Virtual universes allow users to design , test , and model new sustainable and disruptive products and processes in record time . these technologies can unlock extraordinary value besides benefiting the bottom line and reducing the chances of climate catastrophe . But technology
can only be as effective as those who use it . The innovation is there : all that is needed is the willingness of leaders to embrace it . p
More than a business advantage , however , Digital Twins can also play a crucial role in environmental sustainability . After all , the world is changing in ways that are impossible to ignore . We are putting increasingly dangerous pressures on the global commons , and we must act quickly to avoid high-risk scenarios .
Alejandro Chocolat , Managing Director for Latin America , Dassault Systèmes
Leaders from industry , government and civil society must increasingly work together to meet our Global Goals by 2030 , and this transformation will require everyone to find new ways to manage products – from design to end-oflife . To do this , we must find new ways to work together to create circular economies , drive competitiveness and opportunities for responsible growth and collectively ensure that technological revolutions deliver on their promise of greater sustainability .
The implications for sustainability at the enterprise level – and beyond – are enormous . If used correctly ,
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