“ THE LACK OF DATA
COMPLETENESS AND RELIABILITY , THE HIGH COST OF DATA ACQUISITION , AND THE INABILITY TO MEASURE EMISSIONS FREQUENTLY ARE MAJOR CHALLENGES THAT ARE HOLDING BACK PROGRESS ON EMISSIONS
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING ”
have a responsibility to make the world better – paired with research from Oracle stating that 78 % of people are frustrated with the lack of progress by businesses ' sustainable initiatives – now is the time for businesses to make decisive action when it comes to sustainability .
Happily , by focusing on sustainability , businesses will not only improve their image in the eyes of the consumer , but will also create new opportunities for growth . A recent McKinsey report found that reaching net-zero by 2050 could lead to a 60 % increase in capital spending on physical assets , compared with current levels .
Data drawbacks and sustainability With the benefits of sustainability in businesses mounting up , many now question why such a large proportion of companies are not delivering on promises made through their sustainable initiatives .
“ THE LACK OF DATA
COMPLETENESS AND RELIABILITY , THE HIGH COST OF DATA ACQUISITION , AND THE INABILITY TO MEASURE EMISSIONS FREQUENTLY ARE MAJOR CHALLENGES THAT ARE HOLDING BACK PROGRESS ON EMISSIONS
MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING ”
ZHIWEI JIANG CEO ,
INSIGHTS AND DATA AT CAPGEMINI
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