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Survey2026-09-23

Experts at Climate Week NYC 2026 discussed AI for factory sustainability. AI-enabled systems, digital twins, and automated sorting help save energy. Unilever uses digital twins to optimize operations and reduce emissions. Trane Technologies applies AI for HVAC energy prediction. Google’s CircularNet improves waste sorting accuracy. AI aids circular economies by repurposing waste streams. Supply chain constraints drive collaboration on critical minerals. Companies see sustainability as a competitive edge. Unilever saved over 1.5 billion euros from efficiency projects. It plans to build over 40 digital twins in 18 months.

What it unlocks

Using AI to reduce factory emissions, cut waste, and improve circular economy practices.

  • 1.5 billion euros saved by Unilever
  • 40+ digital twins planned by Unilever
  • 15% to 80% sorting efficiency boost

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