Green Book of IoT – Libelium Annual Report
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The Green Book of IoT 2024 is much more than an annual report; it is a window into Libelium’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact. Within its pages, we explore how the IoT (Internet of Things) transforms industries and communities, connecting data to smarter, more efficient decisions.
This year, the Green Book highlights our achievements in sustainable digitalisation, with success stories ranging from optimising energy transport to creating low-emission zones and smart agriculture. It also reflects our role as a leader in the era of data spaces, demonstrating how technology can be the cornerstone to solving our time’s climate and social and economic challenges.
Why a Green Book of IoT?
Our technology has evolved to solve the increasingly complex challenges of our era, but the spirit remains the same. 🌱
In 2015, we told the success story of a group of beekeepers who had used our technology to monitor the health of bees and the state of pollination.
We always return to this success story in our story because it connects very well with what Libelium is already in its origins:
- real-time data and networked communication, like insects!
- innovation and creativity applied to a sustainability challenge
- learning and constant improvement to go beyond the challenges posed by our environment
Since our beginnings, we have been convinced that IoT is the perfect partner for measuring, analysing, and optimising key processes towards a greener planet.
With this new edition of The Green Book of IoT, Libelium aims to become a pivotal reference for decision-making in public policies and business strategies related to IoT and sustainability. Through interviews, editorials, and articles, we openly share our expertise to inspire the development of strategies that integrate sustainable IoT technologies, fostering greener and more responsible growth.
Leadership in the data economy
In reviewing the year, Alicia Asín, CEO of Libelium, underlines that Europe has a unique opportunity to lead the data economy, not only through regulation, but also by establishing technical and ethical standards. Libelium’s iris360 platform reflects this vision, prioritising the security, transparency and quality of data from its generation to its application in specific solutions such as envair360 and grid360.
“Data spaces will allow us to exchange information in a standardized, horizontal, and transparent way”, Alicia Asín says.
Beyond the figures and technological innovations, this deliverable is an invitation to build together a more connected, intelligent and sustainable future.
Innovation, data and sustainability
In 2024, Libelium reaffirms its role as a pioneer in designing technological solutions that drive sustainability and promote a more connected world. This year, we have consolidated our focus on three key areas: optimized energy transport, low-emission zones, and data spaces. These priorities have not only allowed us to advance in sustainable digitalization but have also redefined how cities, companies, and communities use technology.
We do not make this journey alone; we have the company of experts in their field who we count on in our projects and whom we would like to thank in these lines for their participation.
Francisco Gámiz, Director of the Information and Communications Technology Research Center (CITIC) of the University of Granada, says: “Graphene and two-dimensional materials are revolutionising the IoT, offering more efficient and sustainable solutions for current technological challenges.”
Adriana Díaz, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban Mobility, highlights: “We support companies like Libelium to scale sustainable solutions that transform urban mobility and improve quality of life in cities.”
Cristina Aranda, CEO and co-founder of Big Onion says: “Ethics and diversity are fundamental in the development of artificial intelligence; we must ensure that these technologies reflect and respect the plurality of our society.”
These perspectives underline the importance of responsible and collaborative innovation in advancing the data economy towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
Looking ahead to 2024
- Leadership in data spaces: With the launch of our iris360 platform, we have set standards in data architecture that promote transparency, security and collaboration. From agriculture to energy, this solution transforms data into actionable knowledge, applying AI to create more innovative systems such as envair360 and grid360.
- Sustainability in action: This year, our grid360 solution optimized energy transport by 30%, avoiding the emission of more than 50,000 tons of CO₂. In addition, through the agrovoltaic project in vineyards, we combined IoT technology and agronomic intelligence to increase energy production by 25% while protecting crops from inclement weather.
- Commitment to climate change: In Cartagena, we developed a digital twin that combines air quality, traffic, and climate data to design more efficient Low-Emission Zones. This urban management model prioritizes health, climate resilience, and citizen well-being.
Inspiring Tomorrow
At Libelium, we believe in datacracy: a model where critical decisions are based on accurate and accessible data, empowering companies and governments to act responsibly and with a long-term vision. Our work not only responds to current challenges, but anticipates solutions for a sustainable future where technology and humanity work in perfect synergy.
Sustainability is not a choice; it is the only path to a viable future. At Libelium, we are committed to leading this transition, transforming ideas into tangible actions that benefit the planet and its inhabitants.
Contents
- Alicia Asín, Libelium CEO, reviews the year and previews the next one, full of challenges we are eager to face and grow.
- Antonio J. Jara, Libelium CSO, shares one of his passions, sci-fi literature, a space to design the future we want and get inspired by its stories.
- Cristina Aranda brings us her vision of how diversity must configure AI.
- Talking about the future, Francisco Gámiz writes about his work on graphene and 2D materials in the +QCHIP project.
- Adriana Diaz tells the journey of EIT Urban Mobility, accelerating companies that work on sustainability, like Libelium.
- Plus Libelium’s sustainability commitment and figures, and main success stories
Where do we come from?
Check out Libelium’s 2023 IoT Green Paper for more context on the IoT sustainability solutions we’ve worked on since our inception.
- “Data is a language that unites us all”, an interview with Alicia Asín, CEO of Libelium. This piece offers an in-depth look at the world of IoT in 2023, highlighting the advances and challenges of sustainable IoT technology, along with her vision for 2024.
- “A trillion euros for a more sustainable future”, an editorial by Antonio J. Jara, CSO of Libelium, on RegTech and Sustainability: An expert perspective on the intersection between regulatory technology and sustainability, highlighting the role of reporting in ensuring companies comply with European sustainability funding guidelines.
- “A sustainable future enabled by IoT is the only option”, an article by Jim Morrish (Transforma Insights). The Internet of Things (IoT) and environmental sustainability are defining themes of our time. These two concepts synergize very well, both for the planet and for enterprises of all kinds.
- “The importance of IoT ambient air quality monitoring solutions for businesses”, an article by Sotirios Papathanasiou (See The Air) about how IoT has made significant strides in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring.
- “2023, walking on an already paving way”. Libelium’s Sustainability Commitment
- Positive Technology. Libelium’s friends view how technology can provide us with a better quality of life in very diverse areas.
- News
- Success stories
Where are we going?
Libelium Committed to Sustainable Development Goals
Libelium is an IoT solution provider helping companies and cities reduce their carbon footprint and be more environmentally friendly, but it is also a company working every day to be the first success story of our technology.
Libelium aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Our goal is to contribute to achieving a climate-neutral EU by 2050 and reduce the planet’s temperature by 1.5º. This book is also the company’s commitment to its employees and environment.
To this end, we have designed our strategy to contribute to sustainable development goals 3, 8, 9, 11, and 13.
Behind the Change.
Beyond the Challenge.
