Technology is a crucial force driving human progress. The realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relies on the support of technology. In recent years, companies from different industries and fields have drawn on technological strengths to provide solutions to challenging issues, making helpful explorations in advancing sustainable development. This is a sign of the immense power and value of technology in driving social progress.

Harness hydrogen for a sustainable future for green and smart transformation in industrial parks

To efficiently produce green hydrogen and address the challenges of flexible hydrogen energy management, State Grid Hangzhou Qiantang Area Power Supply Company,has explored new applications for hydrogen energy. They have achieved large-scale production of green hydrogen using green electricity and have initiated the operation of China’s largest single-unit capacity pure hydrogen solid oxide fuel cell. What’s more, they have established a globally advanced “electricity-hydrogen-heat” integrated energy management system. This initiative has led to an exemplary “hydrogen-scale”model for sustainable and intelligent energy usage in industrial parks, providing green hydrogen energy to support a carbon-neutral Asian Games.

“New Automation” creates intelligent energy-efficient building spaces

Azbil, leveraging its expertise in “measurement and control” technology, has adopted a “new automation” control system in building spaces. Utilizing unique environmental control technologies such as measurement upgrades, datafication, and automation, the company focuses on enhancing buildings’ comfort, functionality, and energy efficiency. This approach ensures safe and low-carbon operation and management at lower operating costs while maintaining room temperature, ventilation, and air quality, contributing to creation of comfortable and efficient office and production spaces with reduced environmental impact.

“Setting-out Robot” leads efficient and intelligent transformation in the construction industry

Intelligent survey and setting out is the first step in intelligent construction. Shenzhen Overseas Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd., aligning with the development trend of the construction industry, has independently developed an “Indoor Setting-out Robot for Construction Projects”. This innovation addresses the issues of poor environment, low efficiency, and high rework rates in manual setting-out. The R&D team has created key technologies like robot path-tracking algorithms and high-precision positioning algorithms. Applied in multiple projects, these robots meet diverse decoration needs with their setting-out capabilities, aiding in the efficient and intelligent transformation of the construction industry.

Cloud supervision of public rental housing automatically detects unauthorized occupancy

In people-managed public rental housing, it is difficult to detect and manage problems such as subletting, vacant rooms and rent arrears. Facing these challenges,China Mobile has developed a standardized solution integrating IoT technology, big data analysis, and cloud-network integration. This “business + platform + terminal” solution enables identity verification of residents, housing operation management, and access control. The platform can automatically detect unauthorized occupancy, assist administrators in eviction, reduce the waiting period for eligible residents, and ensure more effective utilization of national resources.

Create a zero-carbon lighthouse factory, support low-carbon development of export-oriented enterprises

Focusing on the development of an export-oriented economy, Wuxi recognizes the advantage of green and low-carbon export products in overcoming trade barriers and winning market favor. To support this economic strategy, the State Grid Wuxi Electric Power Supply Company, has developed an enterprise-level virtual power plant and energy efficiency management platform. This initiative aims to improve power supply reliability, provide direct green energy supply from photovoltaics, manage factory energy efficiency, and offer green electricity trading services. One achievement is the establishment of Wuxi’s first zero-carbon “Manufacturing Lighthouse Factory”, enhancing the green and low-carbon development and competitiveness of local enterprises.

Smart services for sustainable farms empower the green production of animal protein

Farms often face two challenges in carbon reduction: calculating environmental footprint in and precise management of the livestock industry. DSM-Firmenich, in collaboration with industry experts, developed the intelligent sustainable service Sustell. This data-driven solution provides accurate, simple, and actionable sustainability measures to partners in the value chain, improving the environmental footprint and profitability of animal protein production. Sustell has established business models for dairy cows, broilers, layers, pigs, and salmon farms and is commercially operational.

Urban housing vacancy rate revealed by electricity usage

State Grid Taiyuan Electric Power Supply Company, based on Taiyuan city’s residential electricity consumption data and resident user profile data, innovatively calculates housing vacancy rates using big data analytics. This involves ubiquitous integration and deep mining of data to innovatively measure housing vacancy rates, comprehensively showcasing the current state and trends of housing vacancies. The method has been applied in other scenarios to support decision-making, helping upgrade and optimize urban management.

Imaging technology brings intangible cultural heritage to life

As an innovator in imaging technology, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. deeply explored eight cities, utilizing modern imaging technology to find new ways of inheriting and protecting intangible cultural heritage. This effort recorded, protected, and carried forward nine intangible cultural arts, including double-hook calligraphy, bamboo carving, Xiang embroidery, printmaking, and Yunnan Jiama (Paper Horse Art). Canon’s technology, infused with a human touch, brings intangible cultural heritage to our fingertips, empowering the preservation of both folk and intangible heritage. This approach has established Canon as a paradigm for harnessing modern technology to facilitate the spread of the humanities.

AI-enabled SMS intelligent management system safeguards people’s property

Install photovoltaic (PV) grid “Traffic Lights” to build a distributed photovoltaic ecosystem

State Grid Zhenjiang Power Supply Company, utilizes data from its electricity information collection system to effectively manage PV measurement data. This strategy has successfully eliminated monitoring blind spots in the distributed photovoltaic network and addressed key challenges in its surveillance. By integrating and analyzing distributed PV data, the company conducts precise evaluations of the load capacity of distributed power sources and builds a PV grid “traffic light” system to regulate grid connections. This effort is bolstered by a collaborative approach involving power grid enterprises, PV station operators, and government agencies, which collectively address the safety risks associated with PV grid integration and develop a robust distributed PV ecosystem.

Digitalization shapes the benchmark in new energy production

“5G at Sea” activates the blue potential

China Mobile Guangxi Company Limited, focusing on the communication needs and challenges of maritime scenarios, has built a comprehensive “point-line-surface” 5G network at sea. They innovatively leverage the advantages of 5G technology to explore innovative “5G+ Smart Ocean” applications. The progress of key projects addresses the needs of maritime governance, marine industry development, and coastal fishermen’s communication, empowering the marine economy with information technology. This effort is committed to realizing an interconnected “Digital Maritime Silk Road”, boosting the marine economic development of the Beibu Gulf.

Differential super SIM guaranteed delivery notification technology supports precise national emergency alerts

emergency information reach. This enhances disaster prevention, mitigation, and emergency alert capabilities, ensuring accurate delivery of important government notifications and supporting the modernization of national emergency management. The technology has been implemented in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province, Jiangsu Administrative Service, and other units. In 2022, 57.7 million must-reach notifications were issued, translating to an estimated value of about 5.39 million yuan.

Empower Hainan’s grassroots healthcare with 5G and AI to alleviate challenges in public health access

The Hainan Branch of China Unicom, in partnership with the Health Commission of Hainan Province, launches a 5G IoT-driven project to address the challenges faced by grassroots healthcare facilities and the public’s difficulty in accessing medical services. This initiative, encompassing digital platform enhancements and the province-wide deployment of 5G and AI infrastructure, has significantly improved and optimized the grassroots healthcare system and processes. As a result, Hainan has emerged as a frontrunner in integrating “Internet + Healthcare” initiatives nationwide.

Smart parking system enhances travel and parking services comprehensively

HYCAN’s smart parking facilities are pioneering the use of their self-developed smart parking system, featuring a network-cloud integrated, service-oriented architecture. Cars, users, smart terminals and the surrounding environment are now connected-As a result, cars’ capabilities to sense the environment are improved, making parking more intelligent, secure, and convenient, with easier spot location. This advancement not only elevates the user experience in parking, charging, and car washing but also significantly boosts the efficiency of parking and charging infrastructure. Additionally, it enhances traffic flow and helps reduce automotive carbon emission.

Intelligent logistics warehousing promises a fast and worry-free consumer experience

Adidas’s automated distribution center X, with a total investment of about 1 billion yuan, has received LEED Platinum certification for its environmental contributions. Empowered with top-notch digital intelligence technology and automated hardware configurations, the center enhances digital operations and management of the campus, addressing logistics and warehousing challenges in handling, depalletizing, and sorting. This greatly improves the work efficiency of the logistics center and the experience of operational staff, bringing a fast and worry-free consumer experience to customers.

Empower Shanghai smart city development with the “Energy Cloud Platform”

To transform Shanghai into a smart city, State Grid Shanghai Pudong Electric Power Supply Company has explored innovative service models and essential technologies in smart city energy. They have pioneered the creation of the first socialized energy platform within the State Grid system, named as the “Smart City Energy Cloud Platform”, a collaborative endeavor with government and corporate partners. This platform plays a pivotal role in addressing enduring urban governance challenges through its comprehensive application demonstrations. It has facilitated the development of over 350 energy intelligence products, catering to both governmental bodies and energy enterprises. It bolsters Shanghai’s ambition to become a globally influential digital city.

“Iron Man” - The safety guardian for the live-line operator in power distribution

To address the heavy workload and high safety risks associated with live-line operation in power grid maintenance, the State Grid Shanghai Pudong Electric Power Supply Company, has innovatively integrated artificial intelligence into this domain. They successfully pioneered the development and industrial application of the AI-powered power distribution live-line robot “Iron Man”. This helps reduce workload and safety risks for the operators. This technology has been applied in over 20 provinces with over 17,000 operations completed and has reached the international leading level.

“5G Networked UAV Emergency Communication System” provides information support for emergency rescue and disaster relief

In July 2021, during the severe rainstorm and flood in Henan Province, China Mobile’s “5G Networked UAV Emergency Communication System” provided crucial emergency communication support to Mihe Town, Gongyi City, and the Fuwai Central China Cardiovascular Hospital, which were completely cut off from communication due to the flood. This marked the first instance in China of restoring emergency communication over a large area amidst road, power, and network outages. Since then, the system has played an irreplaceable role in multiple emergency rescues, including the Chongqing wildfires on August 24 and the Luding earthquake on September 5.

5G + Beidou high-accuracy positioning strengthens the security perimeter against natural disasters

Leveraging the advantages of 5G communication technology and Beidou’s high-accuracy spatiotemporal capabilities in disaster prevention and mitigation, China Mobile has rolled out three key service modules: deformation monitoring, monitoring and early warning, and big data analysis. These services collectively form a high-quality, comprehensive solution that has played a pivotal role in supporting over ten major disaster prevention and mitigation initiatives across various provinces and cities. Moreover, it has facilitated tens of thousands of disaster prevention and mitigation warnings and forecasts, protecting over a million residents and reducing economic losses by over a hundred million yuan. These solutions promote a more efficient disaster prevention and mitigation.

PEDF empowers low-carbon development in urban and rural construction

Addressing the urgent need for efficient utilization of renewable energy and flexible electricity demand, Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd. (IBR), along with various universities, research institutes, and enterprises in the industry, has dedicated efforts to research and product development related to the PEDF system. This technology has resulted in a systemic solution for direct current distribution in buildings and municipal scenarios, targeting dual carbon goals. It represents a key technology for optimizing energy use structures and achieving carbon peak targets in urban and rural construction fields.

Urban Electricity Guard - A new model for urban pipeline safety control based on Beidou positioning

Frequent incidents of external damage to urban pipelines caused by specialized construction vehicles have highlighted the conflict between pipeline safety and construction operations. State Grid Zhejiang Yuyao Electric Power Supply Company, has integrated various partners to establish an urban pipeline safety governance ecosystem. Utilizing new technologies like Beidou positioning and mobile internet, they have created a new model for urban pipeline safety control characterized by “integrated intelligent governance and efficient collaboration”. Since the project’s implementation, the cost of preventing external pipeline damage has been reduced by 95% and 668 hazardous construction incidents have been successfully averted, enhancing urban safety governance efficiency.

Green intelligent manufacturing and energy management assist cement industry in energy saving and emission reduction

To reduce carbon emissions in the high energy-consuming cement industry, Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. provided an overall solution focused on green intelligent manufacturing and energy management for digital pilot plants, including Gansu Qilianshan Cement Group Co., Ltd. Utilizing digitalization and intelligent technology, the solution helped factories integrate energy management and automation control. This has helped to reduce cost, save energy, improve quality and facilitate management. It becomes a benchmark for the digital transformation and upgrading of the cement industry.

Leverage fintech advantages to empower MSMEs

WeBank, rooted in inclusive finance, utilized its data science capabilities to develop the ABCD (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, and Big Data) fintech strategy. This strategy narrows the digital divide and is the first to break the “impossible trinity” of high capacity, low cost, and high availability in financial technology. In this case, the general public and small and micro enterprises can get small loan more frequently, meeting their financial needs. What’s more, this initiative supports the inclusive and beneficial development goals, thereby facilitating high-quality development.

Big data and smart technology empower internet hospital

Medical care resource was scarce during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this issue, China Mobile Group Jiangsu Co., Ltd., together with the Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, built Jiangsu Province’s first full-department, full-process Internet medical service platform with the usage of Internet and 5G technologies. To combine online and offline system, the platform provides a full range of online medical services, ranging from intelligent pre-consultation and precise appointments, real-time online consultations and inquiries, to intelligent chronic diseases management and post follow-up. This innovative model has improved patient experience and increased consultation efficiency.

Leveraging advanced digital technology, Beijing Public Transport Corporation has shifted from traditional manual scheduling to a wider, regionally centralized intelligent system. This innovative system facilitates the real-time monitoring and management of passengers and drivers information, fosters sharing of human and vehicular resources with the region, and enhances the efficiency of resource allocation. It efficiently tackles the persistent challenges of relying too heavily on scheduler experience and inefficient resource distribution in Beijing’s public transport system, infusing new vitality into its modernization journey.

Initiate the dynamic lightning protection mode to minimize lightning disasters

With global climate warming, lightning activities are becoming increasingly frequent and impactful. State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company integrates global resources and research capabilities to pioneer a dynamic lightning protection system based on lightning tracking, AI forecasting, distribution network control. By employing innovative technologies such as lightning detection, intelligent forecasting, and coordinated control, the company can anticipate lightning hazards in advance and achieve proactive regulation and control, thereby minimizing safety risks and losses caused by lightning activities across various industries. This technology has been widely applied in industries such as power grids, petrochemicals, and railways.

Build super 5G smart green plants to promote the upgrading of traditional industries

In order to propel Guangxi towards intelligent manufacturing, Guangxi Mobile has transformed its Fangchenggang base into China’s the most extensive and innovative smart green factory in the country, featuring a multitude of scenarios and a large-scale deployment. This initiative has positioned China Mobile Guangxi with the advantages of 5G technology in terms of “intelligent empowerment”and“green empowerment” As of May 2020, 17 5G base stations have been deployed, providing coverage for the cold-rolling plant, bar mill, and raw material plant at the Fangchenggang base. Additionally, 10 innovative 5G core production business scenarios have been implemented, enabling a fast-track upgrade for traditional industries.

Public Welfare Bees help the digital transformation of public welfare foundations

Power alarm helps control cyanobacteria in Taihu Lake

State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company leverages electric power big data and adopts a “combination of point and surface” method to assist the Wuxi Municipal Bureau of Ecological Environment in the prevention and control of blue-green algae in Taihu Lake. The“surface”aspect refers to analyzing the annual total electricity consumption of key industrial sectors to identify patterns and provide early warning information for blue-green algae outbreaks. The “point”aspect involves identifying the relationship between changes in electricity consumption in key stages of wastewater treatment and discharge and the operational status of pollution control equipment. This forms an online data analysis tool that provides real-time monitoring reference information for the Wuxi Municipal Bureau of Ecological Environment.

Video AI escorts construction safety

Data empowerment for achieving “30·60 Decarbonization Goal”, to link people and the environment

To promote the achievement of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, SinoCarbon Innovation & Investment Co.,Ltd. utilizes cutting-edge digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing, blockchain, and 5G networks to design and develop the“Digital and Intelligent Decarbonization Big Data Platform”that is supported by a data center at the foundation. Through data collection, accounting, and analysis of relevant indicators, the platform constructs a decarbonization data system and carries out data management. The platform aims to achieve the “Three Services” goals, namely serving government’s social governance, facilitating corporate transformation, and engaging the entire society.

Five blessings help the old

Digital intelligence enables cableway safety

Blockchain empowers volunteer service

In response to the challenge of insufficient motivation for volunteers, Spark Charity utilizes the advantages of blockchain technology, such as traceability, transparency, and tamper resistance, to create the Xing Yilian Volunteer Service Platform. This platform aims to establish a trusted platform and innovative incentive methods. It utilizes a blockchain-based points incentive system to create measurable standards and value systems for volunteer services, providing value communication and proof for volunteers and philanthropists, thereby encouraging everyone to participate in public welfare activities. Currently, the platform has registered 180,000 users and established volunteer service partnerships with multiple universities.

Create immersive visual experience and project

With its powerful 3LCD technology, Epson integrates technology and art, empowering innovation in the cultural and tourism industries. It has successfully created immersive light and shadow experiences, with Epson TeamLab Borderless Exhibition at Mori Building Digital Art Museum as a representative example. As the exclusive title sponsor and provider of projection equipment, Epson has supplied approximately 470 laser projectors. Leveraging its outstanding 3LCD technology, Epson faithfully reproduces colors, assisting in the exhibition of around 50 art pieces. This collaboration creates stunning light and shadow shows, offering viewers an ultimate sensory experience.

AI traces the missing ones – let technology guide you home

To tracking the missing ones is one of the most complex social challenges and the traditional methods have significant limitations. In late 2016, Baidu initiated the “Baidu AI Xunren”program. By utilizing facial recognition technology and connecting to authoritative databases such as the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Baobeihuijia and Chinafxj, this initiative initiative helps missing individuals find their way back home and particularly help many lost children reunite with their families after 20 or 30 years of trafficking. As of September 20, 2020, the“Baidu AI Xunren”platform had successfully helped 11,756 individuals reunite with their families.

China Mobile offers 5G-based digital solutions to fight COVID-19

Faced with the COVID-19 epidemic, China Mobile offered 5G-based information technology solutions. The 5G telemedicine system can provide over 5,500 medical institutions nationwide with more than 47,000 remote consultations. In addition, the system offered 34 innovative services, including medical service robots, COVID-19 control system and cloud hospitals. The initiative is part of the development of “national remote consultation platform”and contributes to handling national-level remote consultations for severe and critical COVID-19 cases. The company’s approach allows for more precise epidemic monitoring, more efficient prevention and control measures and more effective resource allocation.

Technology supports agriculture: drones help make Xinjiang cotton fields more productive

Internet of Things safeguards mobile cabin hospital

During the peak of COVID-19, the mobile cabin hospital, known as “life cabin”, faced challenges in monitoring the health data and movement trajectories of patients. SMCAIOT responded swiftly by completing the development and deployment of an IoT management system for the mobile cabin hospital in just 2 days and 2 nights and rapidly collected patient information. The visual management platform allowed medical staff to achieve quick positioning and matching of patients and boundary alert. The company’s initiative fortified the front line of defense against the pandemic and provided a caring safeguard for both patients and healthcare workers.

Digital empowerment helps build smart plant

Sennics, a subsidiary of Sinochem International, focuses on information technology development, aiming to create a “smart plant”through automation and digital empowerment. The company places particular emphasis on production control, equipment management, workplace safety, environmental protection, energy management, logistics management and auxiliary decision-making. In addition,it works to better an integrated management system and adopt a digital approach to operation, management and innovation. The company’s goal is to enhance the intelligence level of industrial processes, reduce cost, improve efficiency, conserve energy and eliminate safety hazards, setting an exemplary role in developing smart plants in the field of fine chemicals.

High-speed 5G ensures all-round safety - upgrading the smart chemical industrial park at Dongying Port

The past two years have been witnessing frequent safety accidents in chemical industrial parks. The company’s 5G smart chemical industrial park project at Dongying Port is based on the building of the 5G MEC private network. The company implements a comprehensive “cloud-management-terminal”solution and deploys 5G+ visualized command and dispatch, intelligent safety supervision, all-round park security and smart environmental protection. The project enables real-time information collection regarding public pipe rack, major hazard sources, high-risk operations, enterprise control rooms and ongoing construction sites, and leverages artificial intelligence to monitor the information. The efficiency of monitoring has increased by 2.6 times and non-compliant behaviors of various enterprises have decreased by 75%.

Electric power big data supports credit assessment for small and medium-sized enterprises

In 2020, many small and medium-sized enterprises faced financing difficulties, leading to an increase in overdue electricity payments. In response, State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company takes the lead in collaborating with financial institutions and small and medium-sized enterprises to jointly research and develop a “comprehensive credit risk assessment”model for credit evaluation and analysis. The company manages to apply the model in 25 selected small and medium-sized enterprises on a pilot basis, achieving a win-win situation. The model provides a more objective reflection of the production and operation of small and medium-sized enterprises, improving the efficiency of loan applications for such enterprises and mitigating the risk of overdue electricity payment.

An operation-oriented digital twin application for metro system

Develop a sustainable robot industry within the “robot innovation ecosystem”

Despite being a promising sector, the robot industry faces challenges in key technological breakthroughs and practical applications. In 2015, Intel launched the“Robotics Innovation Ecosystem”with a focus on technological innovation and accelerated marketing. In this regard, Intel gathers worldwide resources of quality ecosystem that are worthy of cooperation, integrates the supply chain and facilitates investment and financing. Through professional operation, the company continuously promotes the collaborative innovation of industries, universities and research institutes and serves tens of thousands of innovators and entrepreneurs, accelerating the industrialization of robotics. As of now, Intel has assembled more than 350 ecological partners and organized over 100 online and offline events. In addition, the company consistently recognizes outstanding enterprises in ecological innovation and continuously introduces open technology platforms for robotics, collectively creating successful cases in robot industry.

Build a new generation of risk management and ESG analysis platform

Build macroeconomic monitoring platform during COVID-19 based on artificial intelligence and satellite data

Use AI technology to protect the memory of the elderly

Alibaba has developed a Tongyi Laboratory, a large AI language model, as an intelligent Alzheimer's Disease (AD) screening tool to help lower the costs of time and labor for memory detection and cognitive disease screening for the elderly group. The company has also built a knowledge base and an intelligent QA system to support AD publicity and intervention. The program aims for the prevention, early screening, and intervention of AD for the aged group across the country, contributing to the Healthy China Initiative and lowering the incidence of AD.

Technology improves barrier-free travels

In November 2022, Alibaba’s Amap unveiled its Wheelchair Navigation System to improve travels for person with disabilities, which was jointly initiated by Amap, Alibaba Foundation, Alibaba Digital Accessibility Committee and Zhejiang Accessible Environment Construction Association under the guidance of Zhejiang Provincial Disabled Persons’ Federation. The system offered users with 1.572 million accessible plans during China's National Day Holiday. As of October 26, 2023, the number of plans it has provided soared up to 24 million. On November 29, the Wheelchair Navigation System was expanded for the tenth time and is now available in 33 cities across the country.

Digital solutions to narrow the digital gap between disabled and non-disabled people

Alibaba never stops improving its digital accessibility technology. The company is committed to spark technological innovations helping people with disabilities to lead a better life for all, and to narrowing the digital gap between disabled and non-disabled people with digital resources and solutions, thereby empowering their comprehensive growth and ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of the digital applications. The Digital Information Accessibility Project has branch out to 15 different product departments and near 100 Alibaba employees in multiple approaches. We firmly believe that technological advances shall bridge the digital accessibility gap to make disadvantaged groups enjoy equal access to technology.