From Compliance to Value: Transforming Manufacturing Sustainability with Real-Time Data

Discover how sustainability in manufacturing is evolving from a compliance-driven necessity to a strategic value driver to deliver cost savings and emissions reductions.

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Paul Schuster, Managing Director, Sustainability COE, NTT DATAVP of Consulting & Chief clinical Innovation Officer, NTT DATA
Paul is an accomplished sustainability executive who, for over 20 years, has helped corporations transition within the clean energy economy. He was a co-founder of a $200M energy SaaS company before leading multiple successful sustainability organizations for some of the largest global companies, including Accenture’s Energy Transition Services, Accenture’s Global Sustainable Infrastructure practice, and PA Consulting. With Accenture, Paul also advised on the launch and growth of Engie Impact, the French utility’s global sustainability advisory. In his current role, Paul leads NTT DATA’s North American Sustainability teams, ensuring the company meets our own internal net zero commitments while also embedding sustainability value into the services we provide to our clients.
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Vishal BrownSenior Director, Digital Solutions, NTT DATA
Vishal is a GTM and Digital Offerings Leader at NTT DATA with over 20 years of industry experience: Consulting (ex-McKinsey & Co) and BFSI (ex-Morgan-Stanley) among others. Focused on the employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) value chain, he brings Digital Transformation expertise that leverages Generative AI, Automation and Analytics to enable the Future of Work through a smarter and sustainable Workplace. He has published several white papers, articles and blogs and presented at executive industry forums and conferences, including delivering keynote addresses for worldwide product launches.
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Gadhu SundaramInnovation Lead – Sustainability Technology Strategy and Advisory, NTT DATA
Gadhu is a leader at the intersection of IT innovation and sustainability, heading Innovation within NTT DATA's Global Sustainability Services Technology Advisory team. In this role, he oversees the development of pioneering global assets, including the ICT Carbon Calculator, Circularity Marketplace, and generative AI-powered Corporate ESG Reporting accelerators—each driving transformative sustainability outcomes through new technology. A recognized authority in green technology, Gadhu has represented NTT DATA on the steering committee of the Green Software Foundation (GSF) for the past four years. His contributions have been instrumental in the development of the Software Carbon Intensity Standard, guiding it from conception to its adoption as ISO/IEC 21031:2024. In addition to championing decarbonization initiatives, he has collaborated with customers, GSF members, and NTT DATA teams to create tools and accelerators aligned with this standard. Gadhu is currently Chairman of the Green Software Foundation.
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