In a world grappling with pressing environmental challenges, businesses are under increasing pressure to pivot toward sustainability. It’s no longer just a moral imperative; it’s an operational necessity and a competitive differentiator. As organizations scramble to align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), digital technology is emerging as a critical enabler, driving businesses toward a future where sustainability is at the heart of corporate strategy.
, according to Gartner, which highlighted this technology as a framework of digital solutions that can enable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes for the enterprise and its customers. Gartner expects that. When carefully and thoughtfully implemented, sustainable technology can be a valuable resource for helping to manage and lower organizations’ carbon emissions.Among the frontier technologies, cloud computing plays a pivotal role in cutting businesses’ carbon emissions. The shift from traditional on-premise servers to cloud-based solutions has not only streamlined operations but has also significantly cut down energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with data management. Coupled with the adoption of renewable energy sources by major cloud service providers, there’s a clear path toward greener IT practices.Alibaba Cloud users can avoid 8