Member Spotlight: LinuxONE by IBM

This month’s Member Spotlight highlights IBM® LinuxONE, an enterprise-grade Linux platform designed to consolidate business strategic workloads onto fewer physical systems.

DEFIA Statement: A joint responsibility to ensure sound use of chatbots in education

The task is to shape chatbot use so that it supports understanding, critical judgment, learner autonomy and responsible participation in society. The statement was developed through the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (GeSI’s DEFIA), co-founded by GeSI, the University of Coimbra in Portugal and Huanghe Science and Technology University in China.

GeSI Meets with Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy

Ricardo Rio, GeSI’s Head of EMEA and Strategic Partnerships, met with Portugal’s Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, on 22 September in Lisbon, to discuss opportunities for collaboration at the intersection of digitalisation and the climate transition. 

Building Resilient Supply Chains through the Power of AI and Trusted Data

Circularity strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependence on virgin materials and diversifying sources of supply. These capabilities help organizations respond more effectively to supply disruptions while advancing decarbonization goals

Digital Ways for Biodiversity Conservation: From Innovation to Action

GeSI’s report, Digital Ways for Biodiversity Conservation: Priorities and Recommendations for a Shared Agenda, examines how digital technologies can help society better understand, monitor and protect biodiversity.

GeSI Welcomes Taipei New Horizon as a New Member

GeSI is pleased to welcome Taipei New Horizon (TNH) as a new member, bringing a distinctive cultural and creative perspective to GeSI’s global community and its work at the intersection of digital innovation and sustainable development.

GeSI Joins The Nest Campus 2026 during Climate Week NYC

From 22–24 September, GeSI will join The Nest Campus in New York City connecting digital innovation with practical approaches to climate and economic resilience

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GeSI Welcomes Orange as a New Member

Through its membership, Orange joins a global network of digital companies, international organisations and cross-sector partners working to translate sustainability commitments into practical action. Its perspective can help strengthen industry practices, improve reporting and expand the positive contribution of digital technology across the broader economy.

Member Spotlight – SEE Holding: Building Sustainable Cities as Living Systems

SEE Holding’s work shows that sustainable cities are not built around a single technology or intervention. Their performance depends on how design, infrastructure, renewable energy, circular resource management, digital intelligence, and community participation are brought together.

Sustainable AI for Sustainable Societies: The Missing Dimension in Global AI Governance

The AI for Good Summit has become an important barometer for how the world is thinking about artificial intelligence. It is no longer simply a forum about technology, applications, or innovation. Increasingly, it reflects a deeper question: who will write the rules for the next industrial revolution?

Digital with Purpose: A Global Movement of Leaders to drive positive Impact

Rather than seeing digital as simply another industry with an environmental footprint, GeSI looked at digital to be understood by something far more significant: its ability to enable positive change across every sector of the economy.

GeSI at NYC Climate Week 2026 – Save The Date

This September, GeSI brings Impact in Action to New York City Climate Week. Over five days, we convene global institutions, industry leaders, and academic experts around a single, shared purpose: turning ambition into a measurable impact.

Member Spotlight – NEC: Turning Precision Agriculture into Measurable Climate Impact

NEC’s CropScope case study captures what GeSI membership is all about: companies that take their sustainability responsibilities seriously and put genuine effort into delivering measurable change. NEC has applied digital innovation to a high-impact, hard-to-decarbonise sector and then measured the results with transparency and scientific discipline.

GeSI Launches Global White Paper Calling for Industry Collaboration to Build More Resilient and Sustainable Digital Supply Chains

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) today launched its new white paper, Digital Supply Chain Resilience: How Companies Can Meet the Supply Chain Challenges of an Increasingly Turbulent and Challenging World, during the Digital with Purpose Global Summit Shenzhen 2026.

GeSI & Digital with Purpose (DWP) Global Awards 2026

The winners were announced during the Digital with Purpose Global Summit Shenzhen 2026, held on 26 June 2026 in Shenzhen, China, bringing together global leaders from industry, government, academia, and international organizations to accelerate responsible digital transformation.

Digital with Purpose Global Summit Shenzhen 2026: Building the Digital Foundation for a Sustainable Future

Over two days of inspiring dialogue, the Summit demonstrated that digital transformation has entered a new era. The conversation is no longer centred on technology alone, but on how artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration can deliver measurable value for people, economies and the planet.

GeSI Welcomes Alibaba Group as a New Member

GeSI is pleased to welcome Alibaba Group as a new member, further strengthening its global, cross-sector community at the intersection of digital innovation and sustainable development.

DEFIA to Hold First General Event at the University of Coimbra on Guardrails for AGI

On 15 October 2026, the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA) will convene its first general event at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, under the theme “Guardrails for AGI: the Crucial Role of Universities.

Digital with Purpose Buenos Aires 2026

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is pleased to announce the Buenos Aires edition of the Digital with Purpose Global Summit 2026, taking place on 25–26 August 2026 at Globant Tower in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

GeSI Welcomes Ultracell Networks as a New Member

Ultracell Networks is a UK-based technology company and University of Leeds spin-off focused on energy-efficient communication and networking technologies. Founded by Professor Jaafar Elmirghani, the company is built on years of research into low-energy network design, with applications across optical communications, cloud and edge networking, and data centre infrastructure.

Taming AGI: How Students Can Help Rewrite the AI Playbook From the Ground Up 

If students worldwide, spanning every academic discipline, begin to intentionally produce and publish high-quality, nuanced, and structurally positive cases, studies, narratives, and ethical frameworks within their specific fields, they could actively tilt the future distribution of internet data.

From Supplier Compliance to Ecosystem Collaboration: Building Sustainable Supply Chains Through Digital Trust, Shared Accountability, and Supplier Enablement

The challenge facing companies today is no longer simply how to monitor suppliers. The challenge is how to enable entire supply ecosystems to transform at scale, both building resilience, mitigating and exploiting the opportunities presented by transformation.

The GeSI’s SMARTer 2030 Vision: 25 Years of GeSI

Since 2008, GeSI’s SMART reports have helped shape one of the most important debate in digital sustainability: the impact of digital technologies should and can not be assessed only by what the sector consumes, but above all by what it enables across the wider economy.

PwC’s Third Annual State of Decarbonization Report Highlights the Strengthening Business Case for Climate Action

New insights from GeSI member PwC show how companies are moving from climate ambition to disciplined execution, linking decarbonization with resilience, growth and measurable business value. 

GeSI Member Spotlight: Colt Smart Building

Colt’s Smart Building solution is a strong example of what GeSI means by enabling impact. It shows how digital technologies can help reduce emissions beyond the ICT sector by improving the performance of real-world systems.

GeSI Advances Digital Sustainability in APAC: From AI Infrastructure to City-Level Innovation Ahead of 2026 Shenzhen Summit

Last April, GeSI deepened its engagement within the APAC region digital sustainability ecosystem through a series of exchanges across Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai and Dongguan.

DEFIA Releases Statement of Intent on Human-Centric AI and AGI

GeSI is pleased to share the release of a new Statement of Intent from the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA), calling for stronger human-centric boundaries for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

GeSI and Re-Imagine Europa Launch Global AI Impact Network to Help Shape a Human-Centred Digital Future

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Re-Imagine Europa (RIE) have officially launched the Global AI Impact Network (GAIN) yesterday in Lisbon.

GeSI and AFDE Partner to Advance Sustainable Digital Transformation in the Arab Region 

the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and the Arab Federation for Digital Economy (AFDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable digital transformation across the Arab region

GeSI joins Kyndryl Executive Breakfast in Lisbon to discuss AI, Business Value, and Measurable Impact

On the 28th of April, GeSI was pleased to participate in an Executive Breakfast hosted by Kyndryl Portugal in Lisbon, featuring Faith Taylor, Senior Vice President, Global Sustainability and Social Impact Officer at Kyndryl.

GeSI and ESG Book Partner to Scale the Digital with Purpose Performance Framework

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative is partnering with ESG Book to support the next phase of the Digital with Purpose (DWP) Performance Framework—enhancing how companies measure, manage, and scale digital-driven performance.

GeSI presents EGDC at the Committee of the Regions

On 22nd April, GeSI participated in the 8th Meeting of the Commission for the Environment, Climate change and Energy (ENVE) of the Committee of the Regions.

GeSI Member Spotlight: Huawei Green Energy Supply

This month’s Member Spotlight highlights Huawei’s Green Energy Supply solution, which combines renewable generation, storage, and intelligent management to support lower-carbon, more resilient telecom networks. 

GeSI contributes to the 2nd National Congress on Health and Environment in Lisbon

On 9 April, GeSI participated in the 2nd National Congress on Health and Environment, held at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, bringing together a multidisciplinary community of experts, policymakers, and practitioners.

GeSI Contributes to EU–Japan Dialogue on Digital Innovation and Competitiveness

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative was pleased to participate in the EU–Japan Business Round Table (BRT) 2026, held in Brussels on 16 April, contributing to a high-level discussion on the future of digital innovation, mobility, and global competitiveness.

GeSI Supports Sustainability Week 2026 in Barbados

GeSI is pleased to support Sustainability Week 2026 as a sponsor, joining a platform that is helping shape new conversations around sustainable investment, business leadership, and practical collaboration across Latin America and the Caribbean.

GeSI to Participate in the 13th Africa–Europe Science Collaboration Forum in Brussels

GeSI is pleased to contribute to the 13th Africa–Europe Science Collaboration Forum in Brussels, where the Africa–Europe Science Collaboration Platform (AERAP) is convening policymakers, scientists, investors, and international organisations under the theme “Science Collaboration for Shared Futures.”

GeSI Welcomes Maya Wang as Communications Manager

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is pleased to welcome Maya Wang as Communications Manager, strengthening its capability to deliver clear, credible, and impactful communications across the GeSI and Digital with Purpose ecosystems.

Luis Neves in China: AI, Sustainability, and the Need for Smarter Collaboration

In a recent media interview in China, GeSI CEO Luis Neves argued that the debate around AI and sustainability must move beyond narrow concerns about energy use — and toward practical collaboration across sectors. 

Welcoming Cities into the GeSI Ecosystem

Cities are where digital sustainability becomes tangible. They bring together people, infrastructure, services, investment, and many of the environmental and social challenges that define the sustainability agenda today. They are also the places where digital solutions can move beyond concept and deliver measurable results at scale.

GeSI Welcomes Sandro Mesquita as Head of the Americas

Sandro will lead the expansion of our activities and deepen strategic relationships across the Americas—one of the most dynamic and influential regions shaping the future of digital transformation and business competitiveness.

An Urgent Call on the Protection of Water Infrastructure as Indispensable Civilian Assets

GeSI Public Statement on the Protection of Global Water Infrastructure 

25 Years of GeSI Part 3: From Responsible to Business Value driven Supply Chains – GeSI’s Evolving Role in a Changing Industry

When Digital became the fundamental infrastructure: GeSI evolved to be the system Orchestrator and industry aggregator for the future AI Economy 

GeSI to Participate in the EU-Japan Business Round Table 2026 in Brussels

GeSI will participate in the 27th Annual Meeting of the EU-Japan Business Round Table (BRT), taking place on 16 April 2026 in Brussels. 

Digital with Purpose Supply Chain Awards

The Digital with Purpose Supply Chain Awards celebrate a new generation of supply chain leadership, where digital innovation, intelligent infrastructure, and responsible business come together to reshape how global value is created.

GeSI at SB64: Advancing Digital Solutions for Climate Action on the Road to COP31

At SB64, GeSI will continue to reinforce the importance of linking digital transformation with climate implementation, including through its engagement with the United Nations Solutions Hub as a global platform accelerating digital solutions for urban decarbonization

GeSI Member Spotlight: Google Green Light

What if cities could reduce congestion and emissions without building anything new? Project Green Light shows that with AI and data, existing infrastructure can be transformed into a smarter, lower-emission system—turning digital innovation into immediate climate action. 

GeSI at MWC Barcelona 2026: Advancing Trusted Pathways for Digital Sustainability

Held from 2–5 March at Fira Gran Via, MWC Barcelona 2026 provided a timely backdrop for discussions on the next phase of digital transformation.

Universidade do Minho Joins GeSI as a New Member

The Universidade do Minho is one of Portugal’s leading public universities and a recognised institution in education, research, and innovation.

GeSI Welcomes VAMOS Future Museum as a New Member

VAMOS Future Museum is an innovation-driven education organisation dedicated to advancing technology literacy and interdisciplinary learning for the next generation.

25 Years of GeSI Part 2: When Digital became the Fundamental Infrastructure

When Digital became the fundamental infrastructure: GeSI evolved to be the system Orchestrator and industry aggregator for the future AI Economy 

GeSI’s CEO February Trip to China: A Report

GeSI’ s CEO and Head of EMEA February 2026 business trip to China marked a significant step in advancing structured cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region — moving beyond dialogue toward long-term, mechanism-based engagement. 

GeSI Member Spotlight: Tata Consultancy Services  

From Data Silos to Decarbonisation: Scaling Intelligent Energy Management with TCS Clever Energy™ 

Driving Measurable Impact: Digital with Purpose Global Summit 2026 to Take Place in Shenzhen, China

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is pleased to announce that the Digital with Purpose (DwP) Global Summit 2026 will take place in Shenzhen, China, in June 2026. 

GeSI Welcomes Greensparc as a New Member

GeSI is pleased to welcome Greensparc as a new member of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative community. 

Greensparc is a San Francisco–based technology company pioneering sustainable, edge‑focused digital infrastructure solutions designed for the demands of modern computing and artificial intelligence.

GeSI Welcomes SEE Holding Ltd. as a New Member

GeSI welcomes our newest member SEE Holding Ltd, which is a sustainability‑driven global holding group headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, dedicated to spearheading the transition to a net‑zero emissions future aligned with global 2050 targets

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Luis Neves Presidential Address at Digital with Purpose Summit: From Bengaluru to the World, Digital Innovation with Purpose

February 2026 – During the Digital with Purpose Summit in Bengaluru, GeSI CEO Luis Neves gave a speech on the global movement that has been created through Digital with Purpose.

25 Years Enabling Purposeful Digital Transformation

In 2026, the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) marks 25 years of convening industry leaders, shaping dialogue, and demonstrating how digital technologies can serve as a force for change and progress—economically, socially, and environmentally.

GeSI Member Spotlight: LONGi

 Through Lighthouse-level intelligent manufacturing and ISO-certified net-zero production, LONGi demonstrates how advanced photovoltaic technology delivers tangible, real-world benefits.

7th Edition of Future ICT Forum for Sustainable Cities

GeSI is co-hosting the Future ICT Forum for Sustainable Cities will take place on 2 February 2026 in Bengaluru, India. 

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GeSI Joins UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition in Support of SDG 4 

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) has officially joined UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition (GEC), a multi-stakeholder alliance launched to advance Sustainable Development Goal 4 

Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for 2026

From everyone at GeSI, we wish you a warm holiday season, time to recharge with those who matter most, and a healthy, inspiring start to the year ahead.

GeSI Welcomes Ricardo Rio as Director for Strategic Partnerships

Ricardo is joining GeSI to support city-focused initiatives and strategic partnerships, helping translate urban needs into scalable digital solutions.

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Globant: Unlocking the Value of Circular Water Through Science, Digital Innovation & Cross-Industry Collaboration

Globant and Xylem have created a breakthrough circular water system that treats and reuses produced water, cutting freshwater demand by up to 33% and reducing emissions by around 20%. Learn more in the Member Spotlight.

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd as the Director of the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA).

Introducing Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Veerle Vandeweerd as the Director of the Digital Education for Impact Alliance (DEFIA).

DWP Global Summit Bengaluru 2026

In 2026, the Digital with Purpose (DWP) Global Summit arrives in Bengaluru— the centre of India’s digital revolution and one of the world’s fastest-growing innovation hubs.

GeSI General Assembly

The GeSI General Assembly will be taking place on Wednesday 10th December, available for GeSI members & partners.

GeSI CEO to speak at the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS)

GeSI CEO Luis Neves will be attending the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability (IDWS) taking place from the 8th to 10th December in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Welcome CATL to Our Global Sustainability Ecosystem

We are pleased to welcome Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) as the newest member of the GeSI community.

GeSI Welcomes a New Education Partner

We are delighted to announce that Nord Anglia Education has joined GeSI as one of the newest members of our community

Press Release: The SDSN and GeSI Partner to Accelerate Global Sustainable Solutions

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI)

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Introducing Elim Wang

We’re delighted to welcome Elim Wang to the GeSI team as Executive Assistant, supporting the CEO, Luis Neves and helping drive high-impact projects across GeSI’s global agenda

GeSI at COP30: A Summary

COP30 in Belém made one clear message. Digital solutions are essential to delivering climate goals with speed, scale, and transparency

Announcing the launch of the Digital Education for Impact Alliance

The DEFIA was officially launched during COP30, marking an important step toward reimagining how education can accelerate climate solutions in a digital age.

UN Solutions Hub to Accelerate Global Climate Solutions launched at COP30

In a major step toward advancing global climate solutions, the United Nations Solutions Hub (UNSH) was officially launched today at the during COP30. 

Welcoming Jose Jacob K – Vice President India & Singapore

We’re delighted to welcome Jose Jacob K to the GeSI team as Vice President, India & Singapore.

GeSI at COP 30 in Belem, Brazil: Celebrating Our Collective Impact & Next Steps

GeSI once again has the honor of representing the digital sector at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP 30)—and thanks to your expertise, solutions, and partnership, we will not just participate. We will lead the way.

GeSI Buisness and Innovation Trip in Portugal

As part of the GeSI business and innovation mission to Portugal, a delegation of Chinese member & partner companies visited Unicorn Factory Lisboa, one of Portugal’s leading innovation hubs.

Digital with Purpose Global Summit 2025 Recap

From inspiring speakers to groundbreaking discussions, this summit has set the stage for real change in the intersection of digital innovation and sustainability

Tuya Smart joins GeSI – Empowering Innovation and Sustainability across AIoT Ecosystem

Tuya’s membership strengthens our collective mission to advance inclusive, low-carbon digital infrastructure worldwide. We look forward to learning from their expertise and working together to drive sustainable digital transformation.

Gree Joins GeSI: Advancing Digital Sustainability Together

Gree Electrical Applicances joins GeSI as one of our newest members, to share expertise from smart manufacturing to low-carbon solutions, shaping a greener future.

Announcing a new member: LONGi joins GeSI community

LONGi, a global solar leader joins GeSI with the aims of powering digital innovation and advancing sustainability together.

GeSI CEO Luis Neves Champions Digitalisation and Energy Storage at World Energy Storage Conference 2025

At WESC 2025 GeSI’s leadership underscores the power of digital innovation to accelerate the clean energy transition and build a resilient, low-carbon future.

Tencent joins GeSI and Updates on UN Solution Hub

We welcome the newest GeSI member Tencent and discover updates on the UN Solutions hub as COP30 approaches!

Announcing Digital With Purpose 2025 – Brussels Summit Edition

Join the Digital with Purpose Global Summit 2025 in Brussels to shape Europe’s digital future. Explore innovation, sustainability, and policy with global leaders

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Luis Neves, GeSI CEO appears on cover of CXO Magazine

GeSI CEO Luis Neves is featured on CXO Magazine as the cover story, focusing on Smart Cities, Digital Transformation and more!

GeSI Member Spotlight Summer Edition

Discover how GeSI members drive sustainability through digital innovation, celebrating their achievements and goals for a sustainable future in the summer edition of the GeSI member spotlight. Featuring Cisco, Connect Europe, ITU, Colt, Hummeltorp and more.

GeSI Members Shine at GlobeEU Panel on Digital Transformation and Sustainability

GlobeEU, our esteemed EU Parliamentary partner, hosted a series of insightful panel discussions with GeSI members, focused on “Greening Competitiveness”

Tim Feng – GeSI’s Newest Staff Member

Tim Feng is GeSI new Regional Director for China, bringing with him a wealth of experience!

Member Spotlight May 2025

Jump into GeSI’s inaugural member spotlight, where we highlight recent achievements, goals and milestones of our members in digital sustainability.

European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) Enters Deployment Phase

GeSI and partners are leading the deployment of the Net Carbon Methodology of the European Green Digital Coalition Phase II. Inaugural webinar, May 8th.

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GeSI in Barcelona: Shaping the Future of AI & Sustainability

GeSI hosted a workshop as we advance on our upcoming SMART Project—a bold initiative exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive sustainability and business value.

GeSI to Support Sustainability Week Asia and Energy Transition Summit Asia in March 2025

GeSI supports The Economist’s Sustainability Week Asia & Energy Transition Summit Asia in Bangkok, March 2025—join us to drive the net-zero transition!

GeSI Launches Groundbreaking Report: ‘Digital Infrastructure Modernization for an AI Future’

This insightful study addresses the urgent need to align advancements in digital infrastructure with the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, while simultaneously harnessing opportunities for improved energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

GeSI Panel at IDRA Water World Congress

GeSI will be hosting a panel at the International Desalination and Water Reuse Association (IDRA) World Congress, titled “building a secure water future”

How Do Sustainability Leaders Make Progress? A Conversation with Steve Rochlin

GeSI is thrilled to host the upcoming webinar, How do Sustainability Leaders Make Progress? A conversation with Steve Rochlin, CEO of Impact Roi.

GeSI at COP29: Transformative Solutions and Path Forward for Digital

A successful COP 29 in Baku, saw GeSI highlighting the transformative role of digital technology, launching the UN GIH Digital Platform, fostering global collaboration on AI-driven solutions, and strengthening climate finance partnerships.

Making Sense of Sustainability Reporting & Compliance: A Conversation with Tim Mohin

Join us on 20th November 2024 for the GeSI Webinar, Making Sense of Sustainability Reporting & Compliance, featuring Tim Mohin, a renowned sustainability expert with over 40 years of experience. Learn practical strategies for navigating ESG reporting, compliance, and ethical supply chains in this exclusive conversation. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from a leader shaping the future of sustainability.

GeSI at COP29: Driving Climate Action Through Digital Innovation

Join GeSI at COP29 in Baku as we showcase how digital innovation powers climate solutions. From AI-driven resilience to sustainable policy alignment, our panels feature global leaders tackling climate challenges with technology.

New Feature Announcement: GeSI Events Calendar

Explore GeSI’s Events Calendar to stay updated on our latest initiatives, key industry events, and our ongoing commitment to digital sustainability.