Sustainability Shift: Why Now, Why Data, and Why It Matters

In this episode of Industry 2Day, we sit down with Guido Sicuro, Copilot Data Lead at KPMG UK, to explore why now is a defining moment for businesses to act on sustainability. 

From evolving regulations and the mindset shift beyond mere compliance, to the role of data and AI in driving measurable impact, Guido breaks down how organisations can embed sustainability into their core strategies. We dive into the risks of inaction, the opportunity for resilience across the value chain, and real-world examples of companies doing it right. 

Guido also shares insights on how sustainability is reshaping the job market, and how to begin collecting the right data to drive both sustainable and responsible growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why is now so critical for businesses to be addressing their sustainability agenda
• What do recent changes in regulations mean for businesses?
• How do you encourage businesses to shift their mindset from compliance to sustainability as a long term strategy?
• The benefits and dangers of not being sustainable
• Business resilience and sustainability across the entire value chain
• How can data and AI support sustainability initiatives?
• Data quality and reliability
• How is sustainability impacting the jobs market?
• Spotting the market opportunity - real life examples of businesses doing sustainability well
• How can AI help drive sustainable transformation in businesses?
• The sustainability of AI 

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