CAPGEMINI INVENT key topics that require cross-sector and multilateral collaboration . These events will dive deep into lesser-discussed issues surrounding specific topics that go beyond net-zero and carbon-mitigation strategies . “ Biodiversity and community engagement around water basins is one of those topics . Another topic that we ’ re exploring more will be decarbonisation of UK homes .”
It is all go at Capgemini Invent , then – but Holm believes that it ’ s going to take every business to put sustainable structure in place . “ I really do worry that we ’ re not ready for the changes global warming will bring ,” says Holm . “ There ’ s so much that we have to change – not only about how businesses are run , but also how we live personally – and I think we ’ re currently unprepared for those changes .”
That ’ s why one of Holm ’ s key objectives is the focus on adaptation strategies . “ We want to help our clients to see sustainability as an opportunity to build long-term value and a source of competitive advantage , not just a compliance requirement . This means shifting the focus from risk-avoidance to promoting justice and regeneration .”
Practically , this means supporting clients with an investment roadmap , with causality linked to their Capex and Opex expenditures , helping them understand the secondary and tertiary impacts of their investments over time , prompting them to take a long view . This will allow for customers to reduce impact , improve social wellbeing , and be more prepared for some of these changes .
“ As a society , we ' ve been too focused on resiliency ,” says Holm . “ Now , we need to start to shift towards adaptation , because even if we were to reach net zero tomorrow , already-existing climate issues and their effects wouldn ’ t change . We don ' t know for sure what temperature we ' ll land on yet .”
In the face of irreversible climate changes Holm believes that the industry needs to prepare for more change , mitigate any further climate impacts , and advise companies on their next steps – the latter of which function as Holm ’ s next steps for Capgemini Invent .
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