Renny Vandewege writes on Forbes that using weather data helps businesses address challenges of climate change.
- Weather analytics can improve business efficiency while lowering emissions.
- The global shipping industry, which currently accounts for 90% of the world’s sulfur emissions, could see emissions drop by 4% and fuel consumption fall by 10% by implementing weather analytics into route planning.
- By relying on technology we can make improve the health of our planet and our economy.
“Weather data can improve supply chain efficiencies while reducing emissions and fuel usage. For example, historically, routing decisions in the aviation sector have been made using worst-case weather scenarios which are more operationally restrictive. Advanced forecasting capabilities offer more accurate, detailed, and specific data for flight management.”
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