Cognizant will implement a digital platform designed to monitor and forecast emissions in real-time and help develop its new ESG data strategy, reporting and governance model

TEANECK, NJ, February 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cognizant has expanded its relationship with Orica, a leading manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, to deliver through agile methodologies an ESG data strategy and digital platform that provides real-time Scope 1 reporting and forecasting and 2 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The project is a key component of Orica’s Net Zero strategy, specifically its A$37 million ($27 million) Kooragang Island decarbonization project.

As part of the agreement, Cognizant will leverage Orica’s existing technology investments, specifically its Microsoft Azure Data Lake, and provide Orica with a single ESG data platform. This platform is designed to collect and curate Orica’s GHG emissions data, including structured, unstructured and real-time data, with the aim of enabling Orica to monitor, report and forecast its GHG emissions reductions and track the emergence of Australian Carbon Credit Units .

“There is a growing market-driven need for large organizations in the resource industry to understand, report on and reduce their carbon footprint. As a key supplier to mining and construction companies, Orica also plays an important role in reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions,” said Chris Crozier, Chief Information Officer, Orica. “Therefore, we needed a trusted partner with a similar focus on ESG goals and sustainability and one with expertise in data analytics, AI, design and IoT. We look forward to working with Cognizant to help us achieve our own sustainability goals. We look for ways to help our customers achieve their own goals.”

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