Big data is the driving force behind the information revolution. According to estimates from IBM, we have access to 300 times the amount of information that was available in 2005, only 14 years ago. With the rapid pace of innovation — accelerating with each passing year — this information will prove invaluable.
Given the utility of big data, environmentalists have started to integrate these technologies to inform their initiatives. The capacity of analytics to enhance decision-making is appealing to many different types of organizations, beyond businesses. Big data has a diverse variety of applications elsewhere.
That said, big data has the potential to improve environmental sustainability even within a business organization. Companies can employ analytics to generate insights about their output and consumption, then use the information to adapt their practices and meet a higher standard of efficiency.
Here's how big data has transformed environmental sustainability.
Big Data for Sustainability in Business
The corporate world can benefit from big data through optimized resource usage. As an example, the Italian tire company Pirelli has implemented SAP's big data management system, HANA, to optimize inventory. It assesses data from sensors in its tires to reduce waste, diverting defective ones from landfills.
HANA has additional applications, helping energy companies maintain ...
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