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Throughout the conference , IBM will showcase how technology and consulting can enable business , society and government to accelerate progress toward sustainability goals . By consolidating data and embedding AI into core functions , IBM can offer organisations tools to help them reduce costs , waste and emissions ; advance transitions to clean energy ; improve productivity and develop more sustainable supply chains and responsible computing . IBM can also help organisations measure their environmental impact , report against regulatory requirements and public expectations and operationalise their data to help create more efficient and sustainable enterprises – without compromising profitability .

“ Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges of our lifetime , and both technology and partnerships will be key to driving future progress ,” said Jonathan Adashek , Senior Vice President , Marketing and Communications , IBM . “ AI innovations like IBM ’ s watsonx are already available to help organisations build AI to drive sustainability and efficiency . In Dubai , IBM will support the COP28 UAE Presidency ’ s agenda by working with attendees to continue collaborating on solutions that move us all toward a low-carbon future .”

“ A wide range of stakeholders are key to ensuring COP28 ’ s success , and we are proud of the high level of interest in sponsorships received from across the world . All organisations and sectors of society have an important role to play in climate action , and I am encouraged by the enthusiasm demonstrated by our sponsors who are committing to Unite , Act and Deliver to keep 1.5C within reach ,” said Ambassador Majid , Director-General and Special Representative of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ( COP28 ).

IBM ’ s role at COP28 builds on the company ’ s long history of action , research and advocacy around the environment . The company issued its first environmental policy more than 50 years ago – in 1971 – and published a formal position on climate change in 2007 . IBM is also a founding member of the United Nations Environment Programme ’ s Science-Policy- Business Forum on the Environment and the Climate Leadership Council and supports communities vulnerable to climate change and other environmental issues through initiatives like the IBM Sustainability Accelerator .

The location of this year ’ s UN Climate Change Conference is also a backdrop to IBM ’ s presence in the Middle East region , where its sustainability offerings are helping businesses and governments improve efficiency and advance their sustainability goals . For instance , IBM and the Mohammed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence ( MBZUAI ) are collaborating through a joint AI Center of Excellence to improve the adoption of AI technology , inform the deployment of clean and renewable energy and help drive sustainability with carbonneutral solutions . x

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