Exploring the confluence of tech and sustainability for a better future

Anand Deodhar, Group CIO/ Head IT, Force Motors, highlights, “With sustainability at the forefront of business strategy, Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are pivotal to shaping the automotive industry’s future. Their role surpasses mere compliance, driving innovation, efficiency, and corporate responsibility. By integrating data analytics, automation, and green IT initiatives, Force Motors can align digital transformation with ESG goals, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving business growth.”

Abhijit Chatterjee, CISO and Sr. Director IT, TCG Lifesciences asserts that Sustainability Officers will be essential, adding that technology teams must collaborate with CSOs to include sustainability into the IT strategy. “This involves improving cloud energy efficiency, implementing green software development, and eliminating electronic waste. The team must cooperate to ensure responsible AI implementation, include carbon accounting into IT decision-making, and promote regulatory compliance.”

Vinod Chandnani, CIO, Patel Engineering predicts that Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) will become increasingly common as businesses prioritize sustainability and environmental risks dominate the global risk landscape.