The relationship between technology and sustainability was the central theme of the event “Navigating Transformation: The Emergence of the Eco-Digital™ Era”, where Emanuel Queiroz, Vice President of Sustainability at Capgemini, discussed how the adoption of new technologies can contribute to environmental sustainability and drive innovation. In addition to Emanuel, the event was attended by Professor André Nardy, Ph.D, and Ana Paula Zamper, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Program for C-Level, CEOs, Board Members and Shareholders at Saint Paul Business School. The discussions addressed the need for balance between short- and long-term decisions, as well as the importance of cross-sector connections and collaboration to create sustainable industrial ecosystems.
In the increasingly interconnected world in which we live, the complexity of decision-making becomes a constant challenge. André Nardy opened the event by highlighting the importance of combining bolivia whatsapp data different models of thought, such as scientific and paradoxical, to face this reality. According to the professor, it is crucial to create alternatives, assess the consequences and build action plans that consider obligations, constraints and the ability to adapt to emerging changes. He also stressed that leaders must be able to make sense of these changes and communicate this meaning effectively to stakeholders, thus ensuring the necessary mobilization to achieve the desired results. He emphasized: “We need to think differently.”
But, to become good leaders in the current global scenario, we need to become aware of some topics, especially regarding sustainability.
Data and Real Cases: Emanuel Queiroz's Perspective
Emanuel Queiroz brought a practical perspective to the discussion, presenting data on greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil and Latin America. In his presentation, he highlighted that Brazil is responsible for 1.31% of global carbon emissions, according to IEA data. He emphasized the challenge of reducing these emissions without compromising human development and the importance of monitoring not only carbon emissions, but also other environmental parameters, such as the nitrogen cycle and the use of fresh water. In his words, he emphasized: “Nitrogen is a fundamental element for life on Earth.”
Success Stories
Emanuel shared real-life cases of companies that have achieved significant financial gains by implementing sustainable practices. He mentioned that 74% of executives who responded to the survey conducted by Capgemini shared that a motivating factor for adopting environmental and/or strategic measures and social sensitivity initiatives was to increase future revenue, up from 52%. He also mentioned that companies that adopted sustainability out of conviction saw a 12% increase in revenue, compared to those that made changes only due to external pressure.