Procurement Magazine April W1 2026 | Page 119

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By optimising these systems through an end-to-end digital programme, the brewer anticipates energy savings of 15-20 % per site and an average CO2 reduction of 50 %.
In 2026, this has evolved into‘ Agentic AI’ capabilities. These autonomous systems do not merely flag risks; they suggest real-time optimisations for transport routes and energy consumption. This data-driven approach allows procurement leaders to move from“ firefighting” to“ scenario steering”, ensuring that decarbonisation efforts, such as replacing fossil fuel boilers with green hydrogen – are both environmentally and financially sound.
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