Increasing numbers of companies are embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) because they're under pressure from stakeholders and society at large to do so. ESG and IT can be at odds, however, when the company sets targets, but things like AI computation and legacy tech are increasing the company's carbon footprint.
"When it comes to sustainability planning, my main goal is to make sure our IT strategy aligns with our overall sustainability goals," says Nicolas Bragard, CIO at finance automation company Esker. "I focus on using data to track and report on our sustainability metrics, helping us see where we can improve. For example, I look at where we can fine-tune our IT infrastructure and tools, like cloud services and hardware, so we can reduce our energy consumption, carbon footprint, and resource usage further."
Esker has certain principles, such as believing a company's economic development must have a beneficial impact, not just on its entire business ecosystem, but on society and the environment.
It's a part of the organization's goal to make sure the company and its clients can reach positive-sum growth, where all stakeholders are positively impacted by the company's operations.
On the IT side, Esker has implemented several strategies that reflect its dedication to promoting sustainability and responsible use of technology.
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