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Finally , Sielen showcases how executing the programme is the most important step of all .
“ IT has the opportunity to make itself more sustainable – such as leveraging real-time energy management platforms and modernising data centres – and also support operations and line of business in their sustainability journey .” This will continue to be a main focus for Sielen , helping Cisco customers – and wider industries , as a result – build speed and scale in their sustainability journey . Continued collaboration with industry and sustainability teams and strategic alliances will accelerate delivering leading-edge technology solutions that support businesses to achieve their sustainability goals .
She continues : “ Our teams will continue to integrate the latest technologies , such as AI , into our sustainability solutions to ensure that our offerings are not only innovative but also help achieve the outcomes that our customers are looking for at a much faster pace .
“ Climate change will continue to progress with more extreme weather patterns emerging . And organisations will feel these impacts in their daily operations and supply chains . There would be more pressure from stakeholders and consumers , especially the younger generation , for more sustainable practices and there will be a move towards more ‘ regenerative ’ approaches compared to ‘ do less harm ’.
“ The transition towards sustainability is already under way , driven by growing demands from stakeholders and consumers across various sectors . This momentum is unstoppable , regardless of the prevailing political environment .” cisco . com 17