TWIN Transformation
Twin transformation refers to the simultaneous and integrated implementation of digital and sustainable transformation within companies. The goal is to promote environmental sustainability through the use of digital technologies while increasing economic efficiency at the same time.
Twin Transformation combines two key change processes:
- Digital Transformation: The introduction and use of digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data to optimize business processes and develop new business models.
- Sustainable Transformation: The integration of environmental and social sustainability goals into corporate strategy—for example, by reducing CO₂ emissions, improving resource efficiency, and promoting circular economy practices
Combining these two transformations enables companies to strategically leverage digital innovation to achieve sustainability goals. For example, digital twins can simulate and optimize production processes to reduce energy consumption and material usage. AI-driven analytics can help make supply chains more sustainable and minimize emissions.
The European Union promotes twin transformation as part of the Green Deal and the Digital Europe Programme, with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 while also strengthening digital competitiveness.
For industrial companies, twin transformation merges digital efficiency with sustainable impact. It enables precise tracking of CO₂ emissions, supports compliance with regulatory frameworks like CSRD and the EU Taxonomy, and helps design more resource-efficient processes. Companies that embrace this approach early gain both technological and sustainability-driven competitive advantages. Tanso supports this transition with digital solutions for CO₂ accounting and sustainability reporting.
