Innovative Brewing: Univers and Starbucks China Transform Ecological Retail Practices
In a progressive move towards sustainable retailing, Univers, a global leader in energy AI, has partnered with Starbucks China to alleviate its supply chain's carbon footprint. This collaboration emphasizes the utilization of advanced AI and IoT technologies to scrutinize, manage, and ultimately reduce carbon emissions throughout Starbucks' value chain in China.
The innovative partnership aims to empower Starbucks to digitally monitor its scope three emissions—those related to its suppliers—allowing for more visible and actionable data-driven strategies. With this approach, Starbucks intends not only to cut back on its emissions but also to aid its suppliers in their transition to low-carbon economies. The collaboration concurrently addresses the rigorous compliance needed for evolving climate regulations.
A Greener Store Experience
Starbucks is not only making its stores more environmentally friendly; it's also integrating intelligence into its operational framework. Currently, over 7,500 Starbucks outlets have been connected to a newly developed AI and IoT platform co-created by Univers and Starbucks. This technology allows real-time monitoring of over eight different equipment types within each store—ranging from heating and cooling systems to water filtration methods. By optimizing energy consumption through AI insights, the partnership strives to enhance overall customer experience while also improving operational efficiencies.
A Greener Supply Chain Initiative
To tackle the carbon emissions produced by its suppliers, Univers and Starbucks are leveraging Univers’ carbon management system, EnOSTM Ark. This innovative platform will track carbon emissions from major suppliers and products, particularly focusing on crucial items such as milk, beverages, food items, and food packaging. Given that milk contributes significantly to Starbucks' overall emissions, the partnership includes the development of a sustainable dairy management tool. This digital asset will facilitate comprehensive tracking of carbon data, aid in decarbonization planning, and implement pilot solutions specifically tailored for dairy farms.
Future-Ready Starbucks
With Univers’ cutting-edge AI and IoT R&D capabilities, Starbucks has a greater capacity to address its future expansion needs using the next-generation Edge Computing device, One-Box. This integrated device combines computational power with matériel management across five application scenarios, enhancing everything from point-of-sale systems to intelligent store monitoring terminals.
By embedding EnOSTM Ark's carbon management capabilities into its sustainable development strategy, Starbucks takes a definitive step forward in underlining its commitment to energy transition. This move encapsulates a synthesis of technology, data analytics, and cross-industry collaboration aimed at establishing new benchmarks for decarbonization within the food and beverage retailing sector.
About Univers
Univers stands at the forefront of energy AI innovations. Its EnOSTM platform is engineered to help businesses tackle intricate energy-related challenges through smart, data-driven insights. With an impressive portfolio of 365 million connected devices and 845 GW of renewable energy under management, Univers is dedicated to providing end-to-end energy management solutions that support organizations throughout their energy transition journeys. For more details, visit univers.com.