More than 60% of organizations in the UAE view technology as key to achieving their sustainability goals

More than 60% of organizations in the UAE view technology as key to achieving their sustainability goals

Only 22% of organizations surveyed in the UAE have integrated sustainability into their strategies DUBAI?— Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, in collaboration with Microsoft, today released the findings of The Global Sustainability Barometer study. The study, conducted by Ecosystm, finds that while 88% of organizations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) place a high strategic level of importance on achieving their sustainability goals, only 22% have integrated sustainability into their strategies and data. As the world faces an increase in climate-related events and challenges, there is an urgency among businesses to act now using technology to drive sustainable solutions. While 63% of organizations surveyed in the UAE see great significance in technology’s role to achieve their goals, only 30% believe they are making full use of it in their organizations. “Many companies are at different stages of sustainability maturity,” said Faith Taylor, Chief Sustainability and ESG Officer, Kyndryl. “Companies are applying technology to unlock the full potential of sustainability. They are thinking beyond regulatory compliance to pragmatically execute and advance their sustainability goals.”  “Technology has emerged as a key enabler to sustainability success, and its role will only continue to grow with the advent of