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IoT-Driven Sustainability: A Case Study on Samsara's Climate Action

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Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility
Challenge	Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, is committed to increasing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations that power the global economy. However, the company faced the challenge of aligning its diverse stakeholders on the corporate opportunity around sustainability. As a part of the supply chain and operational footprint of its customers, Samsara recognized the importance of minimizing its own environmental footprint. The company had set a goal to be net zero by 2040 and was preparing to submit to the Science-Based Targets initiative. However, the path to achieving these ambitious goals required a deep understanding of the business and impactful actions, particularly in the areas of operations and supply chain where the company could have the biggest impact on emissions. Read More
About Customer	Samsara is a leading technology company that provides the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a system of record that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness IoT data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Samsara serves a wide range of customers, all of whom are part of the supply chain and operational footprint of the company. These customers rely on Samsara's products to gain better insight into their operations and achieve their sustainability goals. Read More
Solution	Samsara leveraged its Internet of Things (IoT) technology to develop actionable insights and improve operations, thereby helping companies achieve their own sustainability goals. Neha Shah, Senior Counsel at Samsara, played a key role in this process. With her interest and background in sustainability, she specialized in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) work. She worked closely with different stakeholders to align them on the company's sustainability goals. She also collaborated with the operations and supply chain teams to identify and implement the most impactful actions to reduce emissions. Furthermore, she engaged with ESG leaders and sustainability professionals at other companies to understand their priorities and stay abreast of the latest developments in corporate climate work. Read More Log in to view content
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Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Challenge

Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, is committed to increasing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of operations that power the global economy. However, the company faced the challenge of aligning its diverse stakeholders on the corporate opportunity around sustainability. As a part of the supply chain and operational footprint of its customers, Samsara recognized the importance of minimizing its own environmental footprint. The company had set a goal to be net zero by 2040 and was preparing to submit to the Science-Based Targets initiative. However, the path to achieving these ambitious goals required a deep understanding of the business and impactful actions, particularly in the areas of operations and supply chain where the company could have the biggest impact on emissions.

About Customer

Samsara is a leading technology company that provides the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a system of record that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness IoT data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy. Samsara serves a wide range of customers, all of whom are part of the supply chain and operational footprint of the company. These customers rely on Samsara's products to gain better insight into their operations and achieve their sustainability goals.

Solution

Samsara leveraged its Internet of Things (IoT) technology to develop actionable insights and improve operations, thereby helping companies achieve their own sustainability goals. Neha Shah, Senior Counsel at Samsara, played a key role in this process. With her interest and background in sustainability, she specialized in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) work. She worked closely with different stakeholders to align them on the company's sustainability goals. She also collaborated with the operations and supply chain teams to identify and implement the most impactful actions to reduce emissions. Furthermore, she engaged with ESG leaders and sustainability professionals at other companies to understand their priorities and stay abreast of the latest developments in corporate climate work.

Impact #1	Samsara's approach to sustainability has led to a more aligned and engaged organization. By working closely with different stakeholders, the company has been able to foster a shared understanding and commitment to its sustainability goals. The collaboration with the operations and supply chain teams has enabled the company to identify and implement impactful actions to reduce emissions. Furthermore, the engagement with ESG leaders and sustainability professionals at other companies has provided valuable insights and motivation, helping Samsara to stay at the forefront of corporate climate work. The company's commitment to sustainability is not only helping it to minimize its own environmental footprint, but also enabling its customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

Impact #1

Samsara's approach to sustainability has led to a more aligned and engaged organization. By working closely with different stakeholders, the company has been able to foster a shared understanding and commitment to its sustainability goals. The collaboration with the operations and supply chain teams has enabled the company to identify and implement impactful actions to reduce emissions. Furthermore, the engagement with ESG leaders and sustainability professionals at other companies has provided valuable insights and motivation, helping Samsara to stay at the forefront of corporate climate work. The company's commitment to sustainability is not only helping it to minimize its own environmental footprint, but also enabling its customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

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IoT-Driven Sustainability: A Case Study on Samsara's Climate Action

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