Intel Editorial: Study Considers Applying Emerging Technology to Solve Environmental Challenges
December 13 2018 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Survey Finds Widespread Optimism for
Emerging Technology Sustainability Solutions, Addressing Remaining
Barriers
The following is an opinion editorial by Todd Brady of Intel
Corporation.
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Internet of things sensors at a hazelnut
orchard in Oregon monitor moisture and reduce water use. (Credit:
Intel Corporation)
Technology and environmental sustainability leaders must work
together on collaborative solutions to unlock the power of emerging
technology to address the challenges of environmental
sustainability, including those related to climate change and
responsible water management.
These aren’t small or simple tasks. For example, with droughts
resulting in billions of dollars’ worth of damage, access to clean
water is an important global issue.
To better understand how emerging technologies can be applied
today and in the future, Intel and the research firm Concentrix
recently conducted a study of more than 200 business
decision-makers working in environmental sustainability. The study
revealed that the majority are optimistic about the power of these
technologies: 74 percent of respondents agree that artificial
intelligence (AI) will help solve long-standing environmental
challenges; 64 percent agree that the internet of things (IoT) will
help solve these challenges.
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Despite the promise technology holds, the survey also reveals
barriers preventing broader adoption of these solutions for
sustainability. Respondents cite cost as the top challenge for
implementation at 33 percent, followed by regulatory approval at 17
percent. Additionally, just under half of respondents in the survey
say they don’t know about or aren’t using emerging tech to support
their water conservation strategies.
At GreenBiz’s Verge Conference: Where Technology Meets
Sustainability, we convened a workshop with sustainability and
technology leaders from a variety of organizations spanning
academia, the Fortune 500, private-sector companies and
environmental nonprofits to examine these survey findings and
discuss solutions to perceived barriers. Ideas included:
- Realizing that cost is not a barrier,
but rather one of the fundamental reasons to adopt emerging
technology solutions as they have the potential for long-term
savings.
- Creating shared supply chain goals and
standards while also collaborating with customers to create greater
environmental impact.
- Sharing learnings from past mistakes
through ongoing collaboration to build new systems that are more
resilient and efficient.
To accelerate solutions’ deployment and realize their full
potential, public and private organizations need to reduce the
barriers to implementation and bridge the awareness gaps regarding
cost-effective solutions that already exist today. In doing so,
we’ll unlock greater access to environmental data for
decision-making and new insights into our collective impact on the
environment.
As a leader in emerging technologies – from AI to IoT to 5G
communications – Intel is uniquely suited to build the foundation
that will enable innovations across the environmental
sustainability field. For the last few years, we’ve been working
with partners to develop solutions to address many environmental
challenges, such as smart city IoT technology, digital solutions
that use natural resources more efficiently, and smart, green
buildings.
Last year, we announced our commitment to restoring 100 percent
of our global water use by 2025. One year in, we have funded 14
water projects across California, Arizona, New Mexico and Oregon,
that, once complete, are expected to achieve approximately 56
percent of our goal. For example, in central Arizona, we have been
working with a local farmer to pilot IoT sensors to monitor soil
moisture and local weather conditions, aimed at reducing water
usage.
In Costa Rica, Intel is using drones to re-create 3D models of
forests’ surfaces, gathering information about tree health, height,
biomass and other factors to estimate the amount of carbon they
store. The result is an innovative interpretation of highly precise
information about carbon capture and its implications for
scientific research, management, conservation, monitoring and other
uses.
As a society, we continue to face enormous environmental
challenges. However, the actions we take today can arm us with the
tools to adapt to our changing world, preserving our natural
resources and quality of life for future generations.
And here at Intel, we will continue to encourage collaboration
across organizations. It’s the only way to drive true
transformation and create positive change for the environment.
Todd Brady is director of Global Public Affairs and
Sustainability at Intel Corporation.
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