Sustainability hub launched by TCS and Macquarie University

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Macquarie University have partnered to launch the TCS GoZero Hub, a research and innovation centre to guide Australian organisations in their journey towards net zero carbon emissions.

Aligning with the central themes of COP28, the hub will focus on five core themes — energy transition, carbon management, nature positive future, circular economy and sustainable waste management, and climate adaptation and resilience.

TCS and Macquarie University will collaborate to being together multidisciplinary and multifaceted approaches and ideas from across industry and academia to drive research and innovation that will help enterprises, governments, regulatory bodies and communities across Australia develop pathways to accelerate the transition to a net zero future and beyond, while focusing on nature and people.

The GoZero Hub will offer a curated set of proven digital solutions for driving decarbonisation and the circular economy across value chains, and tailor them to each organisation’s unique context, helping them accelerate their net zero journeys.

It will also support education pathways, providing relevant skills and knowledge to prepare students for successful, future-focused careers.

TCS Asia Pacific President Girish Ramachandran said, “Innovating to build sustainable futures is something we are extremely passionate about at TCS. We are pleased to launch the TCS GoZero Hub in partnership with Macquarie University. We’re joining forces to create a leading hub of research, innovation, education and solutions that will enable informed decision-making as we move towards a net zero carbon future.”

Professor S Bruce Dowton, Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University, said, “Macquarie University is committed to undertaking world-changing, impactful research, and to generating new knowledge through research and innovation that supports transformational sustainability. Our partnership with TCS, and the launch of the TCS GoZero Hub, will further amplify our impact in exciting new ways as we help to address the global decarbonisation challenge and create a more sustainable, just and equitable society.”

At the recent TCS Summit Asia Pacific 2023, Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Federal Member for Parramatta, commended TCS and Macquarie University for bringing together technology and innovation skills for sustainability.

“By coming together to support organisations in their decarbonisation journeys, TCS and Macquarie University are showcasing the power of collaboration, which is required to build a better future for both our people and the planet,” Charlton said.