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Sustainable procurement in government

Clarasys

The UK Government’s ambition to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is of paramount importance, and will not be reached without such a systems-thinking approach. We’re proud to be helping the Government on the road to net zero, and ensure we look at all of our public sector projects with a sustainability lens.

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Sustainable procurement in government

Clarasys

The UK Government’s ambition to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is of paramount importance, and will not be reached without such a systems-thinking approach. We’re proud to be helping the Government on the road to net zero, and ensure we look at all of our public sector projects with a sustainability lens.

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PPPs for SDGs and the PIERS (UNECE PPP and Infrastructure Evaluation and Rating System) Role

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If not properly mitigated and managed, climate risks are assumed to be the main driver of major physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts to infrastructures by 2050 (Figure 1). Expected impacts by 2050, Adapted from McKinsey Global Institute. Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts.

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Artificial Intelligence Is Influencing Everyday Lives for the Better

Smart Data Collective

And with the percentage of older people (65 or older) expected to rise by a whopping 26% by 2050, according to government data, there’s never been a better time to adopt elder care robots than now. Unlike humans, AI-enabled in-home care robots never tire or get frustrated and are reliable and consistent 24/7.

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5 Innovative Ways Big Data Is Shaping Cities Of The Future

Smart Data Collective

According to a UN study, 55% of the total world population is living in cities and by the year 2050, this figure could rise to a whopping 68%. Without knowing, local governments can engage in complex projects that weren’t necessary and ignore aspects that would need improvement. This is something that Big Data can change.

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New DoE Program Drives Demand For Machine Learning Programmers

Smart Data Collective

The government might get more value from its own machine learning initiatives by learning from mistakes made in other countries and building on their success. Most experts agree that they should share knowledge of AI and machine learning technology as well, since those technologies are crucial to new developments in energy policy.

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What is net zero? – PODCAST

Clarasys

Currently, the UK needs to reduce emissions by 68% in comparison to 1990 levels by 2030 in order to achieve net zero by 2050. And that without aggressive and drastic steps through policy change throughout 2030, 2040 and 2050, then temperatures are predicted to rise beyond 2025, rather than decrease to the 1.5