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As ESG target dates draw closer , yet digital innovation continues at a rapid rate , finding the balance between technological evolution and climate mitigation becomes a growing challenge . For the energy sector , which is facing a raft of process and operational changes to meet its targets , the use of tech and big data produces its own carbon cost that has remained invisible to many .
Eric Zie , CEO and Founder of Earthshot Prize-nominated GoCodeGreen , a ClimateTech company with a mission to help decarbonize the digital world , discusses the opportunity for the energy sector to take a leadership position in technological sustainability .
Although digital growth has been exponential over the last three decades , we now find ourselves living in a world of constant innovation . We hear news almost daily of another groundbreaking , life-changing , or mass-adopted technology – from artificial intelligence to smart cities to another social media platform .
The social , educational , health , and business value of technological and digital solutions is unquestionable . For the energy sector , digital growth has made significant improvements across the entire supply chain . From exploration , extraction , transportation and delivery , to end-user technologies like home smart meters , the entire industry has benefited from technological change . Operations are being optimized and health and safety is improving , resulting in cost savings and efficiencies across businesses . Therefore , it is vital our path of further innovation continues .
◀ Eric Zie , CEO and Founder
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