Technology Magazine November 2025 | Page 180

GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

IBM

IBM leverages AI, renewable energy and data analytics to advance sustainability, reduce emissions and drive innovation
BM’ s 2024 Annual Report highlights its commitment to sustainability through the integration of advanced AI, data analytics and hybrid cloud technologies. Central to IBM’ s approach is sustainability analytics embedded within its software and consulting offerings that help enterprises measure, manage and reduce their environmental impact. The report shines a light on IBM’ s AI-powered solutions – including the Envizi platform and Maximo Application Suite – which optimise asset lifecycle management and emissions tracking to enable sustainable operations.
IBM underscores the importance of leveraging AI and data for improving resource efficiency across supply chains, facilities and IT infrastructure as these technologies support intelligent decision-making, environmental risk assessment and automation, helping clients to achieve sustainability goals while enhancing operational resilience.
Additionally, IBM’ s sustainability strategy is integral to its hybrid cloud and AI growth areas, with strong investments in R & D and acquisitions to advance sustainable technology capabilities. The company actively supports clients in operationalising sustainability initiatives through consulting expertise combined with technology platforms infused with AI governance and hybrid cloud flexibility.

“SUSTAINABILITY IS NOT JUST A FEEL-GOOD WORD HERE, IT IS IN OUR DNA”

Christina Shim,
CSO,
IBM
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