Kyndryl and Microsoft Study: Only 21% of Organizations Globally Recognize Technology's Role in Advancing Their Broader Sustainability Goals
Kyndryl and Microsoft's Global Sustainability Barometer study reveals that while 84% of organizations prioritize sustainability goals, only 21% effectively use technology to reduce their environmental footprint. The study shows 38% of organizations have increased their sustainability initiatives since last year.
Key findings include: only 19% fully utilize data for strategic planning; 55% believe AI will significantly impact sustainability goals; and 62% limit initiatives to analyzing historical data. The study emphasizes opportunities in technology integration, AI implementation, and data utilization for sustainability strategies.
Notable concerns include that only 35% of organizations consider the energy implications of their AI solutions, while 49% now consider Chief Sustainability Officers as key stakeholders, up from 27% in 2023.
Lo studio Kyndryl e Microsoft sul Barometro Globale della Sostenibilità rivela che, sebbene l'84% delle organizzazioni dia priorità agli obiettivi di sostenibilità, solo il 21% utilizza effettivamente la tecnologia per ridurre il proprio impatto ambientale. Lo studio mostra che il 38% delle organizzazioni ha aumentato le proprie iniziative di sostenibilità dall'anno scorso.
I risultati chiave includono: solo il 19% utilizza pienamente i dati per la pianificazione strategica; il 55% crede che l'IA avrà un impatto significativo sugli obiettivi di sostenibilità; e il 62% limita le iniziative ad analizzare dati storici. Lo studio sottolinea le opportunità nell'integrazione della tecnologia, nell'implementazione dell'IA e nell'utilizzo dei dati per le strategie di sostenibilità.
Preoccupazioni notevoli includono il fatto che solo il 35% delle organizzazioni considera le implicazioni energetiche delle proprie soluzioni di IA, mentre il 49% considera ora i Chief Sustainability Officers come stakeholder chiave, rispetto al 27% nel 2023.
El estudio del Barómetro Global de Sostenibilidad de Kyndryl y Microsoft revela que, aunque el 84% de las organizaciones priorizan los objetivos de sostenibilidad, solo el 21% utiliza efectivamente la tecnología para reducir su huella ambiental. El estudio muestra que el 38% de las organizaciones ha incrementado sus iniciativas de sostenibilidad desde el año pasado.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen: solo el 19% utiliza plenamente los datos para la planificación estratégica; el 55% cree que la IA tendrá un impacto significativo en los objetivos de sostenibilidad; y el 62% limita las iniciativas a analizar datos históricos. El estudio enfatiza las oportunidades en la integración tecnológica, la implementación de la IA y la utilización de datos para las estrategias de sostenibilidad.
Las preocupaciones notables incluyen que solo el 35% de las organizaciones considera las implicaciones energéticas de sus soluciones de IA, mientras que el 49% ahora considera a los Chief Sustainability Officers como partes interesadas clave, frente al 27% en 2023.
킨드릴과 마이크로소프트의 글로벌 지속 가능성 바론미터 연구는 84%의 조직이 지속 가능성 목표를 우선시하지만 환경 발자국을 줄이기 위해 기술을 효과적으로 사용하는 비율은 21%에 불과하다는 것을 보여줍니다. 연구에 따르면 38%의 조직이 작년 이후 지속 가능성 이니셔티브를 증가시켰다고 합니다.
주요 결과로는: 오직 19%만이 전략적 계획을 위해 데이터를 완전히 활용하고 있으며, 55%는 AI가 지속 가능성 목표에 상당한 영향을 미칠 것이라고 믿고 있고, 62%는 이니셔티브를 역사적 데이터 분석에 제한하고 있습니다. 이 연구는 지속 가능성 전략을 위한 기술 통합, AI 구현 및 데이터 활용의 기회를 강조합니다.
주목할 만한 우려 사항은 오직 35%의 조직만이 AI 솔루션의 에너지 영향을 고려하고 있으며, 49%는 이제 Chief Sustainability Officers를 핵심 이해관계자로 간주하고 있다는 점으로, 2023년 27%에서 증가한 수치입니다.
L'étude du Baromètre Mondial de la Durabilité de Kyndryl et Microsoft révèle que, bien que 84% des organisations priorisent les objectifs de durabilité, seulement 21% utilisent réellement la technologie pour réduire leur empreinte environnementale. L'étude montre que 38% des organisations ont augmenté leurs initiatives de durabilité depuis l'année dernière.
Les résultats clés incluent : seulement 19% utilisent pleinement les données pour la planification stratégique ; 55% croient que l'IA aura un impact significatif sur les objectifs de durabilité ; et 62% limitent leurs initiatives à l'analyse de données historiques. L'étude souligne les opportunités d'intégration technologique, d'implémentation de l'IA et d'utilisation des données pour des stratégies de durabilité.
Les préoccupations notables incluent le fait que seulement 35% des organisations considèrent les implications énergétiques de leurs solutions d'IA, tandis que 49% considèrent désormais les Chief Sustainability Officers comme des acteurs clés, contre 27% en 2023.
Die Global Sustainability Barometer-Studie von Kyndryl und Microsoft zeigt, dass obwohl 84% der Organisationen Nachhaltigkeitsziele priorisieren, nur 21% tatsächlich Technologie nutzen, um ihren ökologischen Fußabdruck zu reduzieren. Die Studie zeigt, dass 38% der Organisationen ihre Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen seit dem letzten Jahr erhöht haben.
Wichtige Ergebnisse sind: Nur 19% nutzen Daten vollständig für die strategische Planung; 55% glauben, dass K.I. einen erheblichen Einfluss auf die Nachhaltigkeitsziele haben wird; und 62% beschränken ihre Initiativen auf die Analyse historischer Daten. Die Studie betont die Chancen in der Technologieintegration, der Implementierung von K.I. und der Datennutzung für Nachhaltigkeitsstrategien.
Besorgniserregend ist, dass nur 35% der Organisationen die energiepolitischen Auswirkungen ihrer K.I.-Lösungen berücksichtigen, während 49% jetzt Chief Sustainability Officers als wichtige Stakeholder betrachten, ein Anstieg von 27% im Jahr 2023.
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Data and AI are becoming powerful catalysts for driving action and predicting future risks
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"As the world faces increasing climate-related challenges, businesses are under pressure to act decisively and place sustainability at the forefront – and this year's Global Sustainability Barometer study highlights that organizations must move from intent to collective action to drive change," said Faith Taylor, Chief Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Officer at Kyndryl. "By integrating sustainability into a company's business strategy, processes and systems, organizations can maximize the value of their people and technology to achieve internal goals and deliver positive impact."
The study shows that leaders are increasingly recognizing the benefits of sustainability initiatives for their organizations, with specific areas where improvements can be made. By embedding technology into sustainability strategies, organizations can turn abstract goals into actionable, data-driven plans.
The study highlights the following areas of opportunity:
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21% of organizations globally recognize technology's dual role in reducing their company's carbon footprints and advancing broader sustainability goals. - While
54% of businesses say sustainability goals and initiatives are incorporated into existing reporting processes, only19% fully use data for strategic planning and decision-making. 55% believe artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly impact their sustainability goals, but62% of organizations limit initiatives to analyzing historical data for monitoring and reporting.
Matthew Sekol, a Sustainability Global Black Belt at Microsoft, added, "Companies can gain the insights needed to deliver on their commitments and drive resilience by integrating sustainability data with operational and financial data, and using traditional data analytics and robust AI tooling to reshape operational efficiencies and foster sustainable innovations."
Taking action to advance sustainability strategies
The study's detailed analysis and deep insights can enable organizations to enhance their sustainability efforts. To fully realize an organization's potential, consider the following guiding principles:
- Technology must be core to strategic planning.
38% leverage IT to reduce their own organization's environmental impact while17% say data and technology is helping achieve sustainability goals. In the next year, companies should consider integrating technology into sustainability strategies to turn abstract goals into actionable plans. - Recast the role of AI.
62% of organizations use AI to monitor energy use and emissions, but only37% use predictive AI to forecast energy needs based on current trends and patterns. Integrating AI-powered scenario planning and climate risk mitigation allows organizations to adopt a holistic approach to environmental responsibility, enhancing readiness for future challenges. - Harness data for proactive business transformation. Disparate data across various enterprise planning systems is seen as a clear challenge as only
15% use data to guide their business' transformation journeys. By effectively integrating the disparate data, organizations gain a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of their environmental impact, which leads to informed sustainability decisions. - Foster a culture of collective responsibility. CEOs continue to shape sustainability goals and
49% of organizations consider Chief Sustainability Officers and sustainability teams key stakeholders (vs.27% in 2023). The next step is for organizations to fully engage cross-functional teams, particularly finance and technology, to move sustainability into a core business priority and ensure implementation.
While the benefit of AI for sustainability is gaining traction, AI's environmental impact is a growing concern. Only
"As organizations increasingly recognize sustainability as a strategic imperative, we're witnessing a surge of innovation and collaboration. AI is at the forefront of this movement, empowering businesses to optimize resource consumption, reduce waste and drive positive environmental impact," said Ullrich Loeffler, CEO & Co-Founder of Ecosystm. "By uniting our efforts and leveraging technology, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for generations to come."
About the Study
The second edition of the Global Sustainability Barometer study, conducted by Ecosystm and commissioned by Kyndryl and Microsoft, reflects the perspectives of 1,355 global sustainability leaders spanning 20 countries and 9 industry groups. Conducted between August and September 2024, this study aims to bridge the sustainability-technology divide by examining the roles of strategy, data and AI in achieving sustainability goals.
Learn more about the study, "From Insights to Action: The Technology Impact on Sustainability."
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, serving thousands of enterprise customers in more than 60 countries. The company designs, builds, manages, and modernizes the complex, mission-critical information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, please visit www.kyndryl.com.
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