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People, Tech & Sustainability! The impact of this trinity analysed and articulated in this remarkable guide.

🌱 Exciting times for ESG as it becomes a major driver of transformation within technology! 🚀 We’re seeing real momentum now, where individuals can meaningfully influence their organisations’ technology decisions—decisions that shape a sustainable future. With the ROI on green assets and programs accelerating, "doing good" is increasingly aligning with "making financial sense." The Green By Design paper is a fantastic resource for organisations ready to kickstart their journey. It offers insights on identifying transformation opportunities, leveraging AI for sustainability, and equipping the technology workforce with the skills needed for a greener future. Great work by my fabulous team Katrina Salanio, Yee Xuan G., Gladys Lim, and Sarah Wong on our contribution to the Green by Design paper. Let’s keep driving positive change—both for the planet and for business! 🌍💡 #ESG #Sustainability #GreenTech #Innovation #KPMGSingapore #SingaporeGreenPlan2030

It was good to witness KPMG unveil the strategic guide "Advancing Digital Sustainable Talent for the Future" at the Singapore Computer Society SCS Sustainable Tech Forum 2025. The strategic guide Advancing Digital Sustainable Talent for the Future offers an in-depth exploration of 'Green by Design', a transformative approach for embedding sustainability into the core of digital strategies for businesses in Singapore. Developed by KPMG in Singapore, with contributions from the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Singapore Computer Society’s Sustainable Tech Special Interest Group, the guide addresses the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability to drive resilience and economic growth. It highlights the urgency of cultivating a workforce equipped with digital and sustainability skills to meet pressing global and national goals, such as the Paris Climate Accords and Singapore Green Plan 2030. From fostering leadership commitment to enhancing operational efficiency through green ICT practices, the guide provides actionable strategies for businesses to align with Green by Design principles. With targeted recommendations, it empowers companies to transform their workforce, embrace sustainability as an innovation driver, and secure competitive advantages in a rapidly evolving global market. The guide can be found via the following link: https://lnkd.in/g5nYYjQ6 Congratulations to everyone involved in making this guide a reality, Sze Yeng Lee, Lyon Poh, James Wilson, Nicki Doble, Dr Deven Chhaya, Dr Joey Tan, Bee Kwan Lim, Kenneth Ng, Guat Ling Ang, Benjamin Soh, Francis Lee and more! And special thanks to Senior Minister of State Dr Janil Puthucheary for the support. #Sustainability #GreenbyDesign #DigitalSustainableTalent #SingaporeComputerSociety #SCS

ICI Bucharest is present today, December 4, 2024, at the conference organized by BUSINESS Magazin with the theme "How do companies transform the future through innovation and sustainability?" an event dedicated to innovative companies and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The conference brings together leaders, experts and innovators from various fields to debate how technological innovations and sustainable strategies shape the future of companies in Romania and globally. ICI Bucharest will actively contribute to discussions focused on accelerating innovations, presenting solutions developed by the institute for the digitalization of society and the adoption of emerging technologies, as well as sustainability, addressing examples of projects implemented in collaboration with public and private partners, which demonstrate the positive impact of innovations in supporting communities. More information here: https://lnkd.in/dYFpF6i4

At IMDA, we're committed to fostering a digital future that is not only innovative but also sustainable. The greening of the Infocomm Technology (ICT) sector demands a comprehensive strategy, where government and the sector collaborate to boost green software practices and innovation. We are pioneering such efforts through: 🍃Digital Technologies: Understanding the environmental footprint and impact of digital technologies, from energy consumption to electronic waste. 🍃Green Computing: Exploring strategies to design and use digital devices in more environmentally friendly ways. 🍃Corporate Responsibility: Understanding the crucial role of businesses and encouraging them to adopt sustainable practices across their digital operations. Join our Assistant Chief Executive Dr. Chen Hui Ong as she shares the importance of integrating sustainability into Singapore’s digital transformation journey. Listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e6NhgHTf #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #IMDA

The Living in EU #DigitalAssembly will take place soon: secure your spot today! 🚀 On October 9th, 2024 - at the #EWRC - we will explore the latest advancements of the Living-in.EU Movement in driving sustainable development across our communities through the panel "Digital Innovation Ecosystem with a People-Centred Approach." Join us to discuss how the Movement has been supporting European cities and communities in deploying the #Digital and #Green transformation. 🕒 Time: 14:30-16:00 CET 📍 Location: Jacques Delors Building, CoR Premise, Brussels, Belgium Do not miss out this opportunity to delve into the common challenges, best practices, and key solutions that will foster the #TwinTransition in our #EUCities and #Communities. The registrations will close soon: https://bit.ly/4eOw7gG 🔜 #ENoLL #LivingInEU #EWRC2024 #EUDigitalAssembly #GreenTransformation #EUCities #EUCommunities #DigitalEU 

Honored to represent the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam this week at the VIR Sustainable Development Forum, where we discussed pathways for a more sustainable Vietnam. Grateful to VIR for the recognition award, which highlights our strong partnership and shared commitment to Vietnam's green transition. Key Takeaways from the Forum: Dual Transition Approach: Emphasis on the need for Vietnam to pursue both digital and green transitions in parallel to drive sustainable economic growth. The dual transition model was highlighted as crucial for aligning with global trends and meeting international standards. Green Finance as an Enabler: Green financing remains a critical factor in supporting Vietnam’s sustainability goals. Discussion centered on the importance of creating financial structures, like green bonds and loans, to fund environmentally friendly projects. The government’s role in incentivizing these financial products was noted as essential. Regulatory and Policy Gaps: The forum spotlighted the need for a more robust regulatory framework, including the introduction of a green taxonomy to standardize sustainable investments. Clear guidelines will help attract private sector investment and build confidence in green finance. Private Sector’s Role in Sustainability: There’s a growing recognition that the private sector must play a key role in achieving Vietnam's ambitious targets, such as the net-zero emissions goal by 2050. Panelists discussed initiatives to foster greater engagement from businesses, especially through education and awareness-building for SMEs. Learning from Global Models: As Vietnam advances in its green economy efforts, lessons from other countries were shared. Examples from Germany and India underscored the value of training, non-financial support, and regulatory consistency in supporting SMEs’ green transformation. Thanks to all the organizers and participants for the engaging and insightful discussions. Events like these are vital for forging the partnerships and strategies needed to achieve a resilient, sustainable future for Vietnam. https://lnkd.in/gYZPDrxU #SustainableDevelopment #GreenFinance #Vietnam #TonyBlairInstitute #BritishChamberOfCommerce #VIRForum #NetZero2050 #GreenEconomy

Small countries, high innovative capacity: Switzerland, Singapore and Denmark lead the way. Innovation Indicator 2024 By Roland Berger and Federation of German Industries (BDI) >> No major industrial nation ranks in the top 10 🎯 The analysis focuses on 3 key aspects: - First, assessing the current state of innovation ("Creating Innovations"), - Second, exploring the technological future of the countries ("Developing Future Fields through Key Technologies"), and - Third, evaluating the sustainability of economic systems to determine if they operate within planetary boundaries and can be successful in the long term ("Sustainable Economy"). See also: https://lnkd.in/eQ5-d57S

Test your knowledge: What years did the first European digital agenda cover? There is no doubt that digital transformation is one of the priorities for countries, and the European Union established an early framework for action. 🌍 Currently, work is underway on the second European digital agenda, but in what period was the first one developed? 📅 - From 2000 to 2015. - From 2005 to 2020. - From 2010 to 2020. - All options are incorrect. ❌ Note: Digitalization and emerging technologies are fully integrated into the European agenda. However, the definition of the initial steps is based on the so-called Lisbon Strategy from the year 2000. The implementation of the first European digital agenda was set from 2010 to 2020 and focused on technologies serving people, a competitive economy, and an open and democratic society. In 2021, this strategy was complemented by the Digital Compass 2030, which details the current digital objectives of the EU. 🚀 #LaborSafety #WHS #OSH #WorkplaceSafety #OSHInnovation #SDG9 🔒👷♂️🛠️

The Potential Of Innovation Contests In Articulating Demand For System-Level Transformation!   I.Missions New challenge-oriented innovation policies, like missions and transformative policies, emphasize addressing societal challenges as a rationale for public intervention, contrasting with earlier policies focused on economic growth and competitiveness II. Demand Articulation Demand articulation is crucial for translating such normative policy-led goals into demand for innovations, motivating actors to develop solutions for societal issues III. Innovation Contests The study reveals that innovation contests may articulate local needs for system-level change while supporting the scaling of solutions to other contexts, mediating between general sustainability goals and specific technology investments IV. Helsinki Energy Challenge The analysis of the Helsinki Energy Challenge demonstrates how an innovation contest could articulate demand for local system change while supporting solutions' scalability. These findings inform innovation policies aiming to establish directionality across governance levels Check out the article by Matti Pihlajamaa and Ville Valovirta at VTT here: https://lnkd.in/dp_Ptx3Q #innovation #missions #publicprocurement #systems #systemschange #policy