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Bloomberg Businessweek

Smart Buildings Lead a Path to Sustainability

Nov 28, 2023
09:30
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Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson Controls, discusses the importance of smart building technologies in meeting climate targets. The podcast explores the potential for progress in tackling the climate crisis, government policies driving investment towards sustainability, and the challenges and benefits of sustainability in business.
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  • Efficient water management in industrial facilities can reduce water consumption by up to 44% and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12%.
  • Using AI automation like Watson X in business operations allows human resources to focus on human-centered activities instead of administrative tasks.

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Industrial water optimization can reduce consumption, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions

According to environmental reporting non-profit CDP, global water use, storage, and distribution contribute 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. EcoLab helps companies optimize water use, and with more efficient water management, industrial facilities could reduce their water consumption by up to 44%, trim their energy use by as much as 22%, and reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12%.

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