Wayne S. Balta

Digital Technology and the Environment

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In September 2020, we convened a roundtable of experts and stakeholders to discuss the potential of data and digital technologies to advance environmental sustainability. More than 25 participants representing government, the private sector, academia and not-for-profit organizations from around the world attended the event. They explored the opportunities and challenges associated with using data to further environmental objectives.

Wayne S. Balta

Submitted by on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 14:14

Wayne is a 37-year veteran of IBM and member of its Acceleration Team to help advance company growth. He has also served in leadership roles for business groups, environmental organizations, universities, and government agencies. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2019. He received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association for Environmental Management in 2018. He was named a White House “Champion of Change” in 2012 for his efforts to advance corporate environmental sustainability.

The Rise of the Sustainable Enterprise

Submitted by on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 14:05

This report finds that sustainability is no longer just a social responsibility (CSR) issue—it’s an organizational imperative for business and government enterprises. Opportunities and risks related to the environment now challenge the strategies and operating models of organizations across all sectors and functions. In fact, environmental choices, as a subset of a broader sustainability agenda, increasingly define strategy for leading organizations.  

Vice President Corporate Environmental Affairs, Product Safety and Chief Sustainability Officer
IBM

balta@us.ibm.com

Wayne is a 37-year veteran of IBM and member of its Acceleration Team to help advance company growth. He has also served in leadership roles for business groups, environmental organizations, universities, and government agencies. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2019. He received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association for Environmental Management in 2018. He was named a White House “Champion of Change” in 2012 for his efforts to advance corporate environmental sustainability.