Dear reader,
The science is clear. The world must act now to prevent the major consequences of climate change. It’s our joint responsibility to strive for a better, more sustainable world. As the future holds exciting opportunities for collaborative ventures, we see major potential in working together with Norsk Hydro. On this personal, online hub, we’d like to dive into the possibilities of sustainable growth, sustainable energy consumption and our ambition for a carbon-free future.
Warm regards,
Atanu Ghosh
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Our third decade of climate action: Realizing a carbon-free future
On September 14, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced how Google aims to build a carbon-free future in our third decade of climate action.
Cleaner data centers, batteries included
On the rare occasions when a Google data center is affected by a power outage, we have to be ready to ramp up millions of watts of backup electricity in seconds. This is a daunting challenge, which our industry has typically met using diesel generators. But now we’re aiming to demonstrate that a better, cleaner solution has advanced far enough to keep the internet up and running.
Supply chain meets blockchain for end-to-end mineral tracking
As a company committed to sourcing our minerals responsibly, Google is working on new ways to make the mineral-tracking process more transparent for everyone along the value chain—from miners to consumers. In 2018, we joined Cisco, SGS, Volkswagen, and Peruvian mining company Minsur, all members of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, to launch a plan for end-to-end mineral traceability.
Unlocking sustainable business potential
Making sustainability an integral and leading part of your business strategy is both challenging and necessary. Google Cloud can help your organization to follow the global sustainability trends.
Solving for sustainability
As climate change puts increasing pressure on several aspects of our society, businesses need to rethink their business values for the future. At Google, we are deeply committed to sustainability. Are you solving for sustainability?
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Read more on the trends in the aluminium and energy industry, related opportunities, and how we see a joint path forward.