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ALSO Highlights Importance of Advanced Supply Chain Monitoring for Business Sustainability in the Age of AI

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As artificial intelligence continues to expand at an exponential level, transforming industries and increasing energy demands, businesses are facing a new challenge: balancing productivity with stringent environmental responsibilities. ALSO, a leading technology provider, emphasizes that advanced supply chain monitoring is essential for achieving net-zero targets and embedding sustainability at every stage of the supply chain.

"Granular sustainability monitoring is needed to close the gap in visibility," said Mark Appleton, chief customer officer for ALSO Cloud UK. He highlights the importance of holding suppliers to higher sustainability standards through monitoring supply lines over a longer period. By enforcing energy-efficient practices and promoting transparency, organizations can adopt energy-efficient AI practices and prioritize responsible sourcing.

Key Takeaways:

  • ALSO emphasizes the need for advanced supply chain monitoring to achieve net-zero targets and embed sustainability at every stage of the supply chain.
  • Businesses lack visibility into their carbon footprint, from manufacturing and sourcing hardware to AI-boosted cloud environments.
  • Responsible cloud monitoring is crucial for organizations seeking to minimize environmental impact and maximize efficiency.
  • AI-driven analytics holds the solution to optimizing performance and reducing environmental impact.
  • Cloud service providers have a responsibility to aid clients in closing the gap in visibility through granular sustainability monitoring.
  • Putting a single business's journey is only part of the story; holding a supplier to a higher sustainability standard requires monitoring supply lines over a longer period.

Statistics:

  • By 2030, energy and electricity costs are set to double, making balancing sustainability and productivity a significant challenge.
  • ALSO has a potential of over 135,000 resellers in its ecosystem, offering hardware, software, and IT services from over 800 vendors.
  • The company provides all services from provision to remanufacturing from a single source, supporting the circular economy.
  • ALSO Cloud UK's chief customer officer, Mark Appleton, emphasizes that enforcing energy-efficient practices and transparency is crucial for sustainability initiatives.

Sources:

  • ALSO (cq), "M2 PRESSWIRE-June 24, 2025-: AI-driven business sustainability needs advanced supply chain monitoring, says ALSO"
  • ALSO Holding AG, "Company Overview"
  • Spreckley, "Press Release, ALSO Highlights Importance of Advanced Supply Chain Monitoring for Business Sustainability in the Age of AI"
  • M2 Communications, "M2 PressWIRE Services"

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