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- Itility Group, a software and data solutions provider in Manufacturing, Energy, and AgriTech, has acquired a majority stake in 52impact, a Dutch company specializing in spatial analytics for climate action.
- The collaboration with Itility Group positions 52impact aids clients in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, including water, food security, and climate action.
- This strategic partnership positions 52impact to scale its technologies and deploy solutions globally, supporting companies, regulators, and NGOs in addressing climate challenges and advancing sustainable development initiatives.
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Itility Group, a software and data solutions provider in Manufacturing, Energy, and AgriTech, has acquired a majority stake in 52impact, a Dutch company specializing in spatial analytics for climate action. The acquisition, completed on December 22, 2023, marks a significant stride in advancing software, data solutions, and climate assessments.
52impact, headquartered in Rotterdam, employs a diverse range of Earth Observation technologies, including satellite imagery, climate models, and data integration techniques. Their focus is on assessing and monitoring the impact of climate change on businesses, providing spatial insights and business analytics to transform the sustainability challenge into a positive force.
Utilizing clear and actionable maps, 52impact accelerates the transition of core businesses and supply chains to anticipate climate change risks such as water demands, flooding, rising temperatures, and extreme weather. The collaboration with Itility Group positions 52impact to expedite the delivery of strategic business information and actionable advice to overcome climate-related challenges, aiding clients in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, including water, food security, and climate action (SDG2, SDG6, and SDG13).
Koen Verberne, Managing Director at 52impact, expressed excitement about teaming up with Itility’s technology specialists, enhancing spatial insights for the sustainability of the planet. Peter Schepers, CEO of Itility, highlighted the partnership’s potential to apply technical know-how and data science knowledge to help 52impact’s customers effectively manage climate challenges. Thijs Perenboom, COO at 52impact, emphasized the core role of data and data science in their climate-related advice, and the importance of Itility’s expertise in data processing, large-scale data lakes, ML ops, and a data factory approach to propel their growth.
This strategic partnership positions 52impact to scale its technologies and deploy solutions globally, supporting companies, regulators, and NGOs in addressing climate challenges and advancing sustainable development initiatives.
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