Eps.33 | Energy & Sustainability: Mapping a sustainable future: Esri's Jules Cullen on location intelligence driving climate action

In this episode, Tim Bond speaks with Jules Cullen, Head of Commercial Markets at Esri UK, the global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software. As businesses face mounting pressure to address climate change and accelerate sustainability efforts, Jules shares invaluable insights into how location intelligence empowers organisations to visualise risks, adapt operations, and drive impactful initiatives.

Join the conversation as Jules discusses:

- Esri's 50-year history pioneering mapping innovation

- Real-world examples like CBRE using spatial analytics to identify optimal solar sites across their vast property portfolio

- The evolution of supply chain mapping from visualising assets to assessing and mitigating climate disruption risks

- Enabling ethical sourcing transparency to meet new EU deforestation regulations

- Esri's partnership with Rewired Earth to value corporate sustainability action and guide ESG investing

- Why business resilience in a changing climate requires dynamic visibility into global operations

Key Takeaways:

- Leading companies integrate sustainability into operations using location intelligence to reduce impacts, identify opportunities, and gain a competitive edge.

- Supply chain mapping must evolve beyond visualisation to enable proactive adaptation to intensifying climate threats. 

- Precision location data is critical for companies to certify products as deforestation-free and comply with emerging regulations.

- Linking sustainability metrics to financial markets can drive capital flows to organisations delivering positive impact.

This episode is a must-listen for sustainability leaders, supply chain professionals, and executives eager to leverage geospatial solutions for ESG initiatives.

Read the supporting interview article: https://insights.techpros.io/articles/esri-mapping-a-path-to-sustainability

Want to learn more?  

Visit the Esri UK Sustainability Solutions: https://www.esriuk.com/en-gb/industries/sustainability

Connect with Jules Cullen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-cullen-60916229/

Connect with Tim Bond:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tngbond/⁠

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