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IBM Commits up to $45M to Climate Adaptation, Starting With New RFP for Resilient Cities

Stuart Mitchell

Aligned with United Nations SDG 11, IBM  have announced a new request for proposals from government and non-profit organizations for the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, focused on technology-driven projects to advance city resiliency. IBM also announced that it would increase investment in the pro-bono social impact program by 50%, committing to make up to $45 million in cash and in-kind donations of technology and services available over the next five years. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator applies IBM technology, including IBM watsonx, an AI and data platform and AI assistants, to support…

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IBM Sustainability Accelerator Announces Formation of UN Energy Compact

Stuart Mitchell

IBM has joined the UN Energy Compact through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator Clean Energy cohort. IBM technology and expertise will be used to help address clean energy issues, such as energy transition and renewables strategies for communities. The IBM Sustainability Accelerator’s Clean Energy cohort was launched in 2022 with a focus on addressing issues such as electricity access, energy usage, energy transition, and renewable strategies for communities, tied to the UN SDG 7 of ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy by 2030. The partner organizations are using…

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IBM Global Consumer Study: Sustainability Actions Can Speak Louder Than Intent

Stuart Mitchell

More than half (51%) of respondents say environmental sustainability is more important to them today than it was 12 months ago, says a new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study. They are demonstrating its importance through their purchases, household choices, investments, employment, and travel decisions. However, they need help from companies to make the most sustainable choices. “Consumer respondents have signaled they’re willing to commit personal resources and give up conveniences to protect the planet, and we’re finally seeing their aspirations and actions merge,” said Sheri Hinish, global lead,…

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IBM Launches Brand Campaign to Accelerate Innovation with Clients and Partners

Stuart Mitchell

IBM has announced the launch of its new integrated global platform, “Let’s create,” the company’s most significant brand initiative in more than a decade. “Let’s create” reflects the vision, strategy, and purpose of today’s IBM. It reinforces the company’s focus on innovation and collaboration to create long-lasting value for clients and partners while helping them address their most pressing business issues. “‘Let’s create’ is an invitation for our clients and partners to co-create with IBM using our hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and our consulting expertise. Together, we…

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IBM and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste to Create Data Platform to Help Track Global Plastic Waste in the Environment

Stuart Mitchell

IBM and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance) has announced IBM will join the Alliance as a Supporting Member. The Alliance is a non-profit organization that brings together a community of members from across the plastics value chain to combat the global waste challenge. As part of their work with the organization, IBM will collaborate with the Alliance to design a new data platform hosted on IBM Cloud to help track plastic waste and recovery globally. Called Plastics Recovery Insight and Steering Model (“PRISM”) by the Alliance – the…

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