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Globant drives energy efficiency through AI , Blockchain and IoT
Sustainable technology strategies and programs promoted by the company promote actionable carbon neutrality roadmaps , which are based on data , IoT , Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain and cloud , among other practices .
With the pressure for efficient energy management , companies around the world have been looking to technologies such as AI , data and Blockchain , among others , to monitor and optimize energy consumption in organizations , reducing operating costs and contributing to sustainability and the climate roadmap .
In this context , Globant , a digital native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technological solutions , works at the intersection of digital technology and sustainability , bringing together knowledge , experiences , and skills to develop projects based on the UN 2030 Agenda ( United Nations ) and , in this way , promote responsible business .
“ We analyze what the company ’ s corporate needs are and , through emerging
Kefreen Batista , Vice President of Technology , Globant Brazil technologies , we certify the company ’ s entire data chain to make a sustainability report . From there , we assess the organization ’ s degree of maturity and create a roadmap of new needs , which may include targets for reducing emissions , increasing social impact , and changing the governance structure to accommodate climate finance and carbon management ,” said Kefreen Batista , Vice President of Technology , Globant Brazil .
According to studies by PotencializEE ( Program for Transformative Investments in Energy Efficiency in Industry ), the adoption of these measures can result in savings of R $ 10 billion for the industrial sector by 2050 . This means that using technology sustainably is not only a matter of social responsibility but also a competitive strategy .
“ The use of technology , especially AI , helps , for example , to optimize the flow of energy in the grid , making it up to 40 % more efficient . The role of technology is also vital in solving emergencies , such as climate change , earthquakes and hurricanes ,” according to Batista .
In this context , Globant proposes robust initiatives that achieve low-carbon goals and promote corporate sustainability .
“ With the organization responsive to its data , we can choose to go for biomass , renewables , small hydroelectric plants or nuclear , for example . Without this information , it is not possible to make the correct comparison of the ideal energy . Therefore , this is the work of technology , which works like a calculator ,” adds Batista .
Having a more mature point of view regarding the adoption of technology for this purpose allows not only the scaling of the actions of companies but also to bring transparency to activities .
“ The change must be cultural so that there is an appreciation of technological innovation and sustainability as essential factors and , thus , be able to respond to current and future environmental challenges . Companies that are in this endeavor , in addition to being well positioned , contribute positively to the planet ,” said Batista . p
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