How does Dassault Systèmes integrate sustainability into its 3D experience platform, and how can businesses leverage this to achieve sustainability goals?
At Dassault Systèmes, we prioritize sustainability as a core aspect of our strategy. Since 2012, our company's purpose has been to harmonize products, nature, and life. We follow a two-pronged approach: leading by example in our sector and helping our customers improve their sustainability journeys.
Our 3DExperience platform allows businesses to simulate, model, and optimize new solutions and products for increased sustainability. By integrating scattered information into one platform, we enable our customers to imagine and design eco-friendly products. For example, our brand Simulia helps simulate new materials to reduce CO2 emissions. We also audit and certify case studies to quantify the CO2 emissions we've helped our customers reduce. This year, we have certified that our solutions have saved approximately 600,000 tons of CO2 emissions, which is more than twice our own carbon footprint.
Can you explain how Dassault Systèmes software helps in finding new materials and reducing emissions, and how does it work for a general audience?
Using our platform, businesses can simulate and model products before production, optimizing the weight and balance of materials. This process ensures minimal material use while maintaining quality. For instance, in sustainable packaging, our software can test the resistance of reduced packaging materials, ensuring they meet quality standards with the least material needed. Simulia, another of our tools, operates at the biomolecular level to imagine new, recyclable materials by simulating different polymer combinations.
This approach reduces waste and enhances efficiency, providing both economic and environmental benefits. For example, our customer Metsa Board used our software to optimize packaging weight and develop more recyclable materials. This dual focus on cost and ecological impact showcases the value of our platform.
How is the market reacting to Dassault Systèmes platform, and how does it compete with other platforms?
The market is increasingly recognizing the benefits of our platform, especially as regulations around sustainability tighten. During our recent Global Industry Analyst Day, we shared results from our case studies, demonstrating our platform's impact on reducing CO2 emissions. Analysts confirmed that no other company is doing this level of detailed, third-party-certified quantification.
Customers are turning to us to help reduce their environmental footprints and improve circularity and biodiversity. Over 65% of global CEOs consider sustainability a top concern, yet many don't know how to address it. Our platform provides the tools needed to manage these challenges effectively. We are unique in offering a comprehensive solution that covers the entire lifecycle of a product, from design to end-of-life, helping customers make informed, sustainable decisions.
What are the main challenges Dassault Systèmes faces in achieving its sustainability objectives in the next 5-10 years?
One significant challenge is raising awareness about the power of our platform and the comprehensive benefits it offers. Many businesses are still unaware of how much they can achieve in terms of both cost and environmental impact by using virtual twin experiences and our 3DExperience platform. Another challenge is navigating varying regulations across different markets. While some regions are pushing for higher sustainability standards, others lag behind, creating inconsistencies in global sustainability efforts.
Lastly, ensuring that all stakeholders in the production process are well-connected and collaborating seamlessly is crucial. This involves fostering better communication and cooperation among trades, architects, and contractors to achieve holistic sustainability goals.
How does Dassault Systèmes see the role of technology in supporting the green transition in various sectors?
Technology plays a crucial role in supporting the green transition. Our platform helps optimize every stage of product development, from design to end-of-life, ensuring minimal environmental impact. By simulating and modeling products before production, we reduce waste and enhance efficiency. Additionally, our platform allows for better sourcing and traceability of materials, addressing concerns about critical materials and energy prices.
We are unique in providing a comprehensive solution that spans the entire product lifecycle, helping customers make informed decisions that balance economic and environmental considerations.
Our recent partnership with SpyGen, for instance, integrates environmental DNA technology into our platform to track and quantify biodiversity impacts, demonstrating how technology can address complex sustainability challenges.
What is your vision for Dassault Systèmes in the next 5-10 years, particularly regarding sustainability?
Our ambitious goals include ensuring that by 2028, two-thirds of our solutions are focused on sustainability. Currently, over 400 of our solutions help customers accelerate their sustainability journeys, and we aim to increase this number significantly. Our main objective is to demonstrate to our customers that circular business models can become the norm, leveraging virtual twin experiences to achieve this.
Ultimately, we strive to be a leader in integrating sustainability into every aspect of our business and our customers' businesses, showcasing new business models and solutions that are both economically viable and environmentally responsible.
