Explore 5 sustainability trends to watch in 2024.

Sustainability has become an extremely important issue, with 2024 being another year where the topic “Sustainability” will be brought forward and became an important agenda to create awareness and continue to create change

In 2024, sustainability work will not stop but only observe. But you will see a more proactive dimension of work. New technology is being imported. especially artificial intelligence Which has become a golden year for the whole year 2023 and what's more interesting is Artificial intelligence can also be a tool for sustainability.

These are all sustainability trends worth watching in 2024.

From the sustainability trends that will occur before 2024, companies large and small are starting to see the importance. Until this year, there should be an opportunity to see the labor market's demand for special sustainability experts. and make this position There is quite a bit of excitement.

Many companies are now appointing positions specifically for sustainability executives. This may come in the name of CSO (Chief Sustainability Officer) responsible for setting direction. and sustainability goals within the organization

November 30, 2022 was the year that ChatGPT, OpenAI's flagship product, was born. Until it became a gold rush phenomenon in artificial intelligence. and has come to revolutionize many activities whether it be health, education, and work

In 2024, artificial intelligence technology will also be integrated into sustainability work. In order to work efficiently on sustainability and is accurate For example, using artificial intelligence to analyze in cases where there is a large amount of data. and want to get information quickly Including the use of artificial intelligence to predict the impact of various sustainability strategies.

At the same time, if it is an organization that works like a factory or general office building Artificial intelligence can be used to help analyze energy use. To achieve the best energy saving

However, the use of artificial intelligence in the field of sustainability needs to be responsible, impartial (through the use of algorithms) and ensure the data and privacy of all stakeholders.

2024 is the year that sustainability agencies will proactively set standards to combat greenwashing. Through clearer definitions of public relations that reveal or exaggerate environmentally friendly information. Along with imposing penalties on companies that do not comply with the requirements.

In the fashion world this year Prepare to meet more sustainability-focused works. Through using leftover fabric scraps to produce new clothes. Because it is an undeniable fact that The fashion industry is one of those industries that has quite an impact on the environment. Both carbon emissions Using enormous amounts of water and wastewater release In the future, it may affect the water shortage problem, etc.

In 2024, the fashion industry is likely to add more eco-friendly collections. For example, using environmentally friendly materials. Using recycled cloth or scraps Recycled materials Including organic cotton To produce clothes and pants

Interestingly, a survey of Pinterest found that there has been a trend of using old clothes. of the father and mother generation Grandfather-Grandma generation Or old people come to wear it until it becomes a continuation of vintage fashion to continue to be in trend.

Positive climate technology It is one of the projects that has been initiated and is quite interesting. That is, it does not work solely on reducing environmental impacts, such as reducing carbon emissions. or reducing resource use But positive climate technology Take it one step further By bringing in technology to capture and store carbon. or converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful products or is currently popular in the market

What is most evident in 2024 is that sustainability issues will become a necessity. Under the goal of preserving, maintaining and developing a good environment for the next generation.