Ntt Data Services demonstrated its commitment to global sustainability at the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, “Climate and Nature leadership in the Intelligent Age 2025” in Tokyo. Yoshiko Ikeda, Senior Vice President and Head of Sustainability Innovation Department at NTT DATA Group Corporation, represented NTT DATA Services at this prominent event, which convened global leaders to discuss the crucial intersection of technology, energy, and sustainability.
During a key plenary session, Ms. Ikeda addressed the pivotal role of digital technology in advancing sustainability. She highlighted the necessity of digital solutions within the energy sector and for broader sustainability initiatives. “Transitioning to renewable energy is paramount for a sustainable society, yet we face temporal and geographical limitations,” Yoshiko explained. NTT DATA Services believes that digital technology is crucial to overcoming these hurdles. She cited examples such as distributed energy resource management, decentralized data centers, and the innovative IOWN All Photonics Network as key technologies driving this change. These advancements are essential for realizing a truly sustainable energy future by mitigating existing constraints.
Expanding on the theme of technological empowerment, Yoshiko explored how leaders can effectively leverage AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies to catalyze sustainable business transformation. She articulated NTT DATA Services’ vision of sustainability in the intelligent age, emphasizing co-creation and responsibility as core tenets. For co-creation to flourish, Ms. Ikeda underscored the importance of “data spaces” – secure environments where data can be shared amongst various entities while upholding data sovereignty. NTT DATA Services actively participates in the Ouranos Ecosystem initiative by METI, contributing to the development of such data spaces for diverse enterprises. Furthermore, she stressed the significance of responsibility, particularly digital ethics and governance, as the bedrock for mitigating potential risks in this technologically advanced era.
NTT DATA Services, through its participation in global forums like WEF, reaffirms its dedication to pioneering a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and collaborative initiatives. The company remains at the forefront of leveraging digital innovation to drive meaningful progress in global sustainability efforts.
