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Renewable energy in action: Examples and use cases for fueling the future

IBM Services

Portugal : The country was one of the first in Europe to pledge carbon neutrality by 2050. Through decentralized energy systems, microgrids and smart grids, communities are diversifying their options for sourcing electricity and monitoring systems for more efficient use.

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IBM and Microsoft partnership accelerates sustainable cloud modernization

IBM Services

Its aggressive sustainability goals included achieving net zero emissions by 2050, making all packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025 and investing more than USD 3 billion globally over several years to drive momentum.

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Circular Economy: Sustainability Challenges and Benefits

Planergy Software

Though the technological investment comes at a higher cost than traditional dying equipment, the company has reduced operating costs in other ways, with shorter batch cycles, more efficient dye use, minimizing worker exposure to toxic chemicals, and avoiding wastewater treatments. It cuts waste and boosts recycling rates.