Data, on the one hand, has immense potential to address any type of challenges by collecting and analyzing information on a large scale, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of our impact on the planet and society. On the other hand, smart devices, as well as data centers with their analytical power, are the enablers so that initiatives focused on ESG can be developed.
Take the health industry as an example, thanks to technology we can bring doctors closer to people remotely, which is what we know as telemedicine. On the other hand, data helps health professionals gather information about specific diseases that allow them to take actions that have a positive impact on public health.
By adopting data-driven approaches along with the use of smart technology, we can identify patterns, leverage AI innovations, and drive sustainability, social, and governance efforts at both the macroeconomic and microeconomic levels.
Although many companies want to use data, the vast majority do not take advantage of its full potential. According to a study carried out by Lenovo, only 23% of companies are prepared to manage the information provided by data analysis, and the same number say they have difficulty using it in a way that has a human impact.
While data-driven insights should ideally be used in conjunction with technology to more comprehensively address ESG challenges, the use of smart devices can also have a significant impact on solving social and economic issues. promoting the inclusion of people and communities. Something as common as a mobile device and internet connection can really make a difference.
More than a year ago, a group of volunteers from different countries visited Robinson Crusoe Island located 700km off the coast of Chile with the aim of leaving a positive and lasting mark on the island while working from one of the most remote places in the world. . The project called “Work for Humankind” provided the island with improved internet connection (from 1Mbps to 200Mbps) and mobile devices so that volunteers could work remotely and at the same time provide the inhabitants with technological tools to boost the self-sufficiency of the island. and contribute to transforming conservation efforts.