We’ve developed a taxonomy that groups activities by over-arching area (as per the table below), with examples ranging across specialist domains (such as GreenTech, AgriTech, FoodTech, FinTech, RegTech, PropTech, etc.). However, we’re not interested in the niche technologies per se (e.g., how low-carbon concrete for construction projects is actually manufactured, or the machinery deployed in vertical farms, etc.). Rather, our focus is on the contributions a range of emerging and enabling technologies are making as essential tools for those working towards a more (environmentally) sustainable world.  

In defining what we count as ‘emerging and enabling technologies’ in sustainability use cases, we’ve expanded upon the TechMarketView software and IT services (SITS) ‘New’ technology definition used in our proprietary Digital Evolution Model (DEM) and added some with more hardware overtones (such as 5G, 3D-printing, robotics)—see below. 

Here's an example of an entry from Q4 2022

Headline

Maxeon Solar Technologies Commences Supplier Sustainability Monitoring with STACS via ESGpedia 

Description

Maxeon Solar Technologies is working on supplier sustainability monitoring with Singapore-based ESG fintech STACS, via its ESGpedia platform. The platform enables Maxeon to select suppliers based on their emissions, and provide greater transparency of its carbon footprint for stakeholders. 

Reference URL

URL link to a press release

Date announced

26th October 2022

Country

Singapore

Region

APAC

Use case activity

ESG reporting

Technologies used

AI/ML, Analytics

Suppliers

Hashstacs

Products

ESGpedia

End-user Organisations

Maxeon Solar Technologies