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According to the revised Lean ICT Report the Digital energy consumption has increased by 6.5% yearly since 2015. "Digital" includes Internet, all our digital devices and the infrastructures needed to support them.
Converted in GHG emissions, given the worldwide electricity mix, this represents around 3.5% of global GHG Emissions. It is already at the level of the airline industry. And the trend is worrying with a projection to double by 2025.
"Digital footprint" comprises several energy consuming focuses: Production of devices, Usage of devices (Electricity consumption for batteries and data consumption relying on electricity consumption too), Destruction of obsolete devices
All of them are at the core of green ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) thoughts to decrease our carbon footprint.
Existing software engineering models do not pay much attention to green computing that focuses on the effective use of natural resources. However, making information systems greener is possible through different steps of projects: design, development per se, installation phase...
On top of that, more and more models are being discussed and tested: green holistic methodologies, emergence of EI (environmental informatics) or Science Based Targets (SBT) methodology.
The « sustainability journey » may feel overwhelming sometimes, but you are not alone.
Our Buddies have tried, succeeded, failed to implement change in their companies. They share their experience so you can learn, take shortcuts, get inspired and ask questions.
Everybody can become a Buddy and give back to the community; if you are keen, get in touch with us.
Patchareeboon Mam has more than 16 years of experience on international development and sustainability projects, especially relating to business and human rights and corporate sustainability
Graduated in IT and marketing, Nicolas started his career at SAUTER, a Swiss BMS Supplier, in the HQ in 2008 and has been a product manager for several years. After the successful launch of the first BMS Cloud in Europe, he became business developer in the APAC region in 2015. He relocated to Shanghai for 20 months to be closer to the markets, before moving to Singapore in 2018 where he created and directed the SAUTER APAC Competence Centre until June 2022. Since then, he has taken on the role of CEO at beez-fm, a green tech startup he founded in December 2019.
I work at the intersection of sustainability and technology, focusing on redesigning materials, reshaping electronic components, and rethinking manufacturing processes to embed sustainability at the core of innovation. My mission is to help individuals and organizations craft actionable sustainability strategies that create meaningful impact for the planet, for people, and for long-term business resilience.
With a strong foundation in electronics engineering, materials science, and additive manufacturing, I am deeply committed to developing a sustainable material library for next-generation electronics, along with flexible and degradable devices tailored for healthcare applications. My work has led to numerous novel solutions addressing the global challenges of e-waste, circularity, and green materials.
In addition to my academic and research roles, I bring hands-on entrepreneurship experience. I’ve co-founded ventures such as Thrivescape, which offers sustainable technology solutions; Convalesce Labs, focused on mental health innovation; and Bitsem, which develops treatments to prevent muscle wasting. These endeavors reflect my passion for building future-ready, human-centered solutions across disciplines.
With over two decades of experience in enterprise software and consulting, I've dedicated my career to helping organizations leverage technology to achieve their business and sustainability goals. At SAP, I led the launch and growth of Sustainability Cloud solutions across 25 industries.
My expertise spans digital transformation, strategic advisory around business models and process change which is crucial for any company that wants to embed sustainability in their core business strategy and operations.
IT solutions that cover sustainability have become essential for any company, big and small, and I can guide companies to find the right one, being an expert in solutions that cover Holistic ESG steering and reporting, Climate action and carbon accounting, Circular economy processes like responsible design, waste management, recommerce, and material traceability, Sustainable procurement and responsible supply chain, Protecting employee health and safety.
Currently, I'm working on GreenFrog.ai, a program exploring 3 domains: how to make IT greener, how to use IT to greenify your business (“IT for Green”) and how AI can accelerate sustainability strategy, transformation roadmap definition, and solution identification for companies. I am keen to work with any CSO or sustainability consultant to discuss how to augment their impact using tech, and especially AI agents.
I'm a Sustainability Consultant & Speaker, founder of Thought Partner Eco — an SME's partner in sustainability.
99% of businesses are made up of SMEs who could collectively make a huge impact in lowering the carbon footprint of the world’s economy. Yet, existing resources are more applicable to large corporations with large budgets, who have staff in sustainability roles to develop and execute on those initiatives. SMEs usually have neither. I fill this gap by providing relevant educational and strategic support at an affordable rate.
I've supported clients across industries — creative, tech, health care and fashion —on education, strategy and sustainability communications. Play-based learning workshops are available too.
Other than consulting, I'm an experienced speaker, workshop facilitator, and I have been featured in AsiaOne, CNA, The Straits Times, Eco Business and more.
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Feel free to reach out for a sustainability chat ☕️
I am Willoughby Niki Lee, a sustainability and technology advocate with a deep commitment to community development and digital trust-building. My journey spans roles in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, where I’ve combined my expertise in engineering and AI to create impactful social initiatives. As the founder of TinkerThings Global and a trainer with Singapore International Foundation, I work to bridge technology and community needs, focusing on projects that empower youth, seniors, and underserved groups. My goal is to leverage digital tools to foster inclusivity and resilience, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting sustainable futures.
I'm leading a climate tech AI startup dedicated to helping companies achieve their energy and sustainability goals. My expertise is delivering circular transformation for our clients with a comprehensive portfolio of energy-efficient, resilient and sustainable solutions aligning climate ambition with corporate action.
With a foundation in software engineering, I've journeyed through agile coaching to conscious leadership and systems thinking. Now, I guide organizations through complex transformations — agile, sustainability, and AI — by fostering human-centric approaches and systemic understanding. I'm passionate about evolving leadership to navigate our increasingly technological and interconnected world responsibly.
I am absolutely convinced that the solutions to our current global predicaments do not primarily lie in "doing" more or focusing solely on actions. Instead, I believe the answers are found in our "beingness" — our mindsets and underlying belief systems. Addressing our challenges effectively requires a fundamental shift in consciousness. Once that internal shift occurs, the right actions will naturally follow. Simply starting with "doing" or concentrating too much on technical solutions, without this deeper shift, won't lead us to the desired outcomes.
