In 2015, the United Nations (UN) adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, introducing 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote peace, prosperity, and environmental protection. Now, in 2024, at the midpoint, progress has been alarmingly slow due to conflicts, climate change, and rising populism. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the urgent need for a transformative approach to avoid environmental and societal collapse.
Central to this transformative shift is a change in our global mindset, as championed by figures like Massamba Thioye, Project Executive at the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub. The proposed change hinges on three critical behaviors:
I am very pleased to partner with you because you are doing it right. Together we can accelerate the systemic innovation for sustainability.
In this spirit, T-Systems initiated the X-Creation program in 2023, creating a dynamic ecosystem to accelerate impactful innovation. This community, comprising over 100 collaborators from more than 60 organizations, embodies the ethos of caring, sharing, and daring, working collaboratively to co-create 10 high-impact solutions across three key areas: the Circular Economy, ESG advancements through AI, and transformative shifts in mobility, energy, and food.
Safeguarding democracy from AI’s risks
In collaboration with Deutsche Telekom, AWS, and other tech giants, X-Creation addresses the dual-edged sword of AI—its potential to transform society positively and its risks, such as the creation and spread of misinformation. Teams are developing tools such as “The Factifier” and “News-Profi” to disrupt the misinformation chain and preserve democratic transparency.
Revolutionizing the fashion industry
In partnership with entities such as the Open Connector Alliance and T-Systems, the challenge focuses on creating a sustainable fashion ecosystem. This involves developing a common infrastructure for data sharing that enables scalable, sustainable business models within the textile industry, aligning with new EU regulations.
Transforming urban mobility
Working with Urban Transitions Mission and various global cities, X-Creation is developing a digital toolbox to enhance urban mobility. This open-data and open-source solution aims to make transportation greener and more accessible, effectively scalable across diverse regions.
