Listen "Sustainability & AI With Arup’s Tembi Hommes"
Episode Synopsis
Tembi Hommes, Arup's Global Chief Data Officer, joins Eileen M. Canady, BST Global's Director, for a discussion on harnessing data and artificial intelligence (AI) to foster a sustainable and resilient world.
Emphasizing that sustainability entails more than just gauging carbon emissions, she states that it involves considering the impact on communities and individuals, among other key contributors.
Tembi highlights the significance of data in shaping a coherent strategy aligned with business objectives, and focusing on efficiency, productivity, innovation and growth.
She also discusses Arup’s utilization of technology such as virtual reality (VR) for post-earthquake safety inspections and AI for evaluating the carbon footprint of their designs, showcasing their commitment to sustainable practices.
Emphasizing that sustainability entails more than just gauging carbon emissions, she states that it involves considering the impact on communities and individuals, among other key contributors.
Tembi highlights the significance of data in shaping a coherent strategy aligned with business objectives, and focusing on efficiency, productivity, innovation and growth.
She also discusses Arup’s utilization of technology such as virtual reality (VR) for post-earthquake safety inspections and AI for evaluating the carbon footprint of their designs, showcasing their commitment to sustainable practices.
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