Sustainable development goals in detail - Part III
The Hailo digital_hub's smart waste solutions contribute to the United Nations' sustainability goals 7, 8 and 9. They enable efficient and sustainable waste management, promote decent work and economic growth, and create a resilient infrastructure for the waste management industry.
Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Energy is a key factor in economic growth and improving living conditions. At the same time, the production and use of energy is a major contributor to climate change. It is therefore vital to achieve a sustainable energy supply that is affordable, reliable and environmentally friendly. One example is the introduction of smart meters to help consumers and utilities optimise electricity consumption. The use of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. One of the ways we aim to help our customers reduce energy consumption is through our Smart Waste Solutions, which identify waste streams to optimise waste management and make it sustainable. For example, smart waste solutions can reduce energy consumption by optimising and reducing waste collection, ultimately enabling more efficient collection planning. As a result, vehicle use and raw material consumption can be reduced. Our Smart Waste Stations also help to promote waste separation. By promoting waste separation and identifying waste streams, waste can be reduced, which ultimately means less waste needs to be incinerated. This is not only better for the environment, but also requires less energy to dispose of or incinerate the waste.
Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The goal is to promote sustainable economic growth, productive employment and decent work for all. The Hailo digital_ub contributes to this by developing innovative technologies and solutions for waste management that not only protect the environment, but also create new jobs and make the existing work environment more pleasant by reducing physical strain and improving working conditions. In the cleaning industry, for example, Smart Waste Solutions can create new working time models, such as the introduction of daily cleaning, which would allow for a more family-friendly organisation of working hours. Ergonomic working conditions can also reduce the physical strain on employees. Smart Waste Solutions also reduce cleaning costs by eliminating the need to empty every waste bin every day, while at the same time eliminating the need to bend down to the waste bin by using our Smart Waste Stations. We also contribute to sustainable economic growth by helping businesses manage their waste. By collecting and analysing data, businesses can save resources and costs by reducing waste. Businesses can optimise their processes and make better use of their capacity, resulting in higher productivity and improved operations.
Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The UN's ninth goal relates to industry, innovation and infrastructure. The aim is to create sustainable, resilient and modern infrastructure that supports innovation and economic growth. The promotion of research and development and the strengthening of companies and industries also play an important role in this context. As the Hailo digital_hub, we contribute to this by developing innovative solutions for the waste management industry and promoting digitalisation in this field. With Smart Waste Solutions, we are helping to create a sustainable waste management infrastructure that meets the demands of our time. Our data-driven solution enables efficient waste collection by collecting metrics and analysing waste flows. By integrating sensors, data analytics and artificial intelligence, Smart Waste Solutions can make waste management more efficient, promote recycling and reduce environmental impact and resource consumption. We also support research and development in waste management. In collaboration with various partners and institutions, we are working on new concepts and technological solutions that enable sustainable and innovative waste management.
