Sustainability has been on the public agenda for years with comparatively little progress being made given the risks. The COP26 conference that took place towards the end of last year, and the introduction of sustainability goals by the UK government to be met by 2030, though, have pushed the topic to the top of the corporate and government agenda.

Despite increased effort and interest in sustainability, with solutions such as alternative energy and the restoration of peatlands in agriculture having seen increased investment, experts are still warning that the UK’s current plans may fall short of reaching key climate goals.

While there is no silver bullet to the sustainability issues we’re currently facing, technology - particularly digital twin - has already played a vital role in helping reduce emissions. Digital twins can create sustainability value across a diverse and expansive range of applications and contexts. When it comes to sustainability efforts...