Data is a valuable resource for decarbonization, let's see how it can be used.
There is a lot of talk about it now: to combat climate change, we need to "decarbonize," both economically and industrially.
Achieving climate neutrality requires concrete efforts and a well-defined plan, as outlined by ISO 14068, a standard that ensures efforts are genuine, fair, scientifically sound and transparently communicated. The main steps are:
define a clear and unambiguous emissions reduction goal,
identify the boundaries and areas on which to focus efforts,
develop a detailed strategy,
implement the strategy with constant monitoring and regular updates.
Involving as many people as possible in this decarbonization journey is critical to the success of the transition, but fortunately there are several tools that can help companies assess the environmental impact of their products and processes.
Data collection and analysis come into play right here-let's see how they can be used in this journey.
IoT platforms are one of the right tools for this process: they allow real-time data to be collected and analyzed from a wide range of sources, such as industrial plants, energy networks, buildings and transportation systems. This data, which is certain and verified, provides very valuable information about energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and any inefficiencies or problems within production systems. This is precisely why we developed the OnSystem platform.
Analysis of this data makes it possible to:
Identify areas with the greatest environmental impact and their causes.
Develop targeted decarbonization strategies based on hard data.
Monitor progress and effectiveness of measures taken.
Optimize the use of energy resources and reduce waste.
Promote the use of renewable energy sources.
Industry 5.0, based on interconnectedness, artificial intelligence and all-round sustainability, represents solid ground for the use of data in decarbonization: the technologies of this new industrial era can in fact be applied to develop smart production systems that adapt in real time to environmental needs and variables, create predictive models to optimize energy consumption or avoid costly failures of production machinery, and implement advanced management systems.
We talked about this on our last webinar dedicated to energy monitoring: data and IoT platforms, such as our OnSystem, represent an important opportunity to accelerate the decarbonization process, while also gaining a not insignificant competitive advantage.
It is certainly a challenge to develop more and more advanced and effective technologies, but it is especially so to try to involve as many people as possible in this path of growth and change.
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