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According to Intel, most businesses are still far behind in reaching their sustainability goals, and this is often due to their failure to quickly adopt new technologies.
The company’s study of more than 1,500 senior IT leaders, 250 CEOs and 250 chief sustainability officers (CSOs) found a clear appetite for ‘technology zero,’ which Intel defines as the reduction of an organization’s IT function carbon footprint.
Nearly four out of five respondents believe their company’s CTO has an important role in achieving sustainability goals.
Technology will help us meet sustainability goals
In an effort to help companies make decisions to put themselves on the map in this area, Intel has created an advisory board of technical and sustainability leaders. Together, they will guide organizations to better sustainability by incorporating real-world business demands into their agenda.
The seven panel members include high-ranking representatives from companies such as RedHat, Cisco, IBM and Shell.
Moti Finkelstein, Intel Corporate VP and Digital Transformation Officer, said: “The new role of the permanent CTO will play a critical role in an organization’s transition to net zero, but CTOs cannot face the challenges they will face alone,” indicating The company’s new initiative to help guide the CTO.
Citing lack of knowledge, investment and innovation as three limiting factors, Intel outlines four steps that should appear on every permanent CTO’s roadmap to tech zero:
- “Build the skills to understand where to optimize
- Shop from Comprehensive Business
- Understand data and optimize existing infrastructure
- Solutions and plan for software innovation”
With support from sectors including hyperscalers, financial services, healthcare, transportation, education and retail, Intel expects more businesses to achieve their goals thanks to relevant, applicable guidance.
