53 Manufacturing firms can use digital triplets to track goals such as energy consumption to a more dynamic and real-time approach. Implementing digital twins and real-time data could create a more accurate and up-to-date representation of an organisation’s operations. The scope for digital triplets is vast and there are potential use cases for the technology to also be applied in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies. ESG metrics are becoming increasingly important for organisations to track and report, as stakeholders place greater emphasis on the impact of business operations. A digital triplet could be used to monitor and report on ESG metrics, providing organisations with data to help them make more informed decisions and improve their ESG performance. For example, a manufacturing company may use a digital triplet to track its energy consumption, waste production and carbon emissions in real time. The digital twin would provide a virtual representation of the manufacturing facility including its layout, equipment and processes. The real-time data component would collect data from sensors and other monitoring devices attached to the facility’s equipment and systems, providing real-time updates to the digital twin. The enterprise architect would work with the sustainability team and other stakeholders to identify the key ESG metrics to monitor, such as energy usage, waste generation, water usage and carbon emissions. They would then configure the digital triplet to collect and analyse data on these metrics, providing real-time insights into the facility’s ESG performance. By monitoring ESG metrics in real time, the manufacturing company could identify areas where it can improve its sustainability performance, such as by reducing energy consumption, minimising waste, or implementing more efficient production processes. This could help the organisation decrease its environmental impact, reduce costs and meet the expectations of customers and other stakeholders. Thorsten Fuchs is chief marketing officer at Orbus Software Photo: iStock/zeljkosantrac
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