๐Ÿƒ Alibaba Cloud Fuels Singapore's Journey Towards a Greener Future.

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Alibaba Cloud unveiled Energy Expert, a cutting-edge Software-as-a-service platform, in 2022. This platform is specialized in tracking, analyzing, and providing recommendations to reduce carbon emissions for various organizations and companies. ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŒณโ€‹

The Energy Expert platform has since been put to use in Singapore, aiding in the country’s pursuit of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The platform’s utilization involved collaborations with a host of stakeholders including government bodies, event planners, universities, and more.๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ›๏ธโ€‹

One such implementation of this technology was during the Olympic Esports Week 2023 held in Singapore. From the construction of the temporary venue to fan interaction, Energy Expert supplied meticulous measurements, analytics, and suggestions for carbon reduction. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿฅ‡โ€‹

Another instance was during the i Light Singapore 2023, where Alibaba Cloud was privileged to collaborate with Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The project, titled ‘Lightwave: Turning the Tide’, was an entrancing light show that fell under the festival’s lineup. Alibaba Cloud provided insights into energy usage and carbon emissions throughout the event, further emphasizing individual commitments to a greener lifestyle in the event’s final chapter.๐Ÿ’ก๐ŸŒƒโ€‹

Want to know more about Alibaba Cloudโ€™s green initiatives in Singapore? Here’s an interview with Zhou Wenwen, the general manager of Energy Expert at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. ๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸŒฟโ€‹

Since the launch of its green plan in 2021, Singapore’s government has been committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. This green plan is an inclusive endeavor, with active involvement from public sectors, enterprises, and individuals. Alibaba Cloud is thrilled to contribute to this green initiative with our digital technologies and collaborate with diverse stakeholders like Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and institutions like Nanyang Technological University. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿข โ€‹ Energy Expert, the SaaS platform developed by Alibaba Cloud, serves as a sustainable solution for customers around the globe to quantify, scrutinize, and curtail their carbon emissions. During the i Light Festival 2023, Alibaba Cloud partnered with URA to employ Energy Expert in analyzing carbon emissions for ‘Lightwave’, an immersive light event at Marina Bay. The platform provided valuable insights and energy-saving recommendations for future events, while also inspiring individuals to make pledges for achieving the net-zero target. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒฑโ€‹

Beyond the i Light Festival, Energy Expert showcased its capabilities in the Olympic Esports Week 2023 by providing solutions from venue construction to fan engagement. With a tailor-made digital dashboard, carbon footprint and reduction details could be visualized in a single location. A special mini-program was also developed for fan engagement, promoting sustainable initiatives and encouraging a greener lifestyle. ๐Ÿ“ฒ๐ŸŒโ€‹

Alibaba Cloud adheres to the Olympic Games’ Carbon Footprint Methodology and the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework. Our goal is to create a legacy for the IOC and set the standard for sustainable sports events in the future. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ†โ€‹

Alibaba Cloud is dedicated to continuous contributions to Singapore’s sustainability by harnessing the power of data and AI technologies. With local partnerships, we are prepared to continue our commitment to the green initiative, following the Singapore MICE sustainability roadmap that serves as a guide for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions.๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’กโ€‹