{"id":8237,"date":"2023-12-14T13:59:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/?p=8237"},"modified":"2023-12-14T13:59:58","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:59:58","slug":"quests-2023-in-review-ais-role-in-business-clean-energy-solutions-sustainability-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/quests-2023-in-review-ais-role-in-business-clean-energy-solutions-sustainability-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Quest\u2019s 2023 in Review: AI&#8217;s Role in Business, Clean Energy Solutions &#038; Sustainability Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u2013 Dec. 14, 2023 \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Quest Resource Management Group hit several milestones in 2023. We advanced services to our clients by adding deeper expertise in our core verticals and received a U.S. patent for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/quest-proganics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Quest Proganics\u00ae<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">. Additionally, Quest generated operational improvements by leveraging AI and IoT as part of our digital transformation, and we continued to build on our sound financial position by growing revenue and reducing debt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">This year saw many companies teaming up through partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions to leverage each other\u2019s strengths to better close the loop and develop more sustainable solutions for the marketplace. Other popular themes included the role of AI, green energy solutions, and using waste as a creative resource.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Click through our thought leadership column roundup below to view the stories that have set the stage for what will undoubtedly be an even more innovative and collaborative 2024!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8180\" src=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133.jpg\" alt=\"Ray Hatch - CEO QRMG\" width=\"2402\" height=\"1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133.jpg 2402w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133-1536x783.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/blog_Meet-Ray-Hatch-CEO\u20133-2048x1044.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2402px) 100vw, 2402px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>A 3-Step Guide to Starting Your Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Journey<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">As more organizations commit to sustainability and their emissions reduction targets, consider the common challenges that companies face when reporting scope three emissions and review our three-step guide on how you can prepare for your reporting journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/11\/16\/a-3-step-guide-to-starting-your-scope-3-emissions-reporting-journey\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Meet Quest\u2019s CEO &amp; President: A Candid Convo About Sustainable Business<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read our Q&amp;A to learn more about what makes Ray Hatch tick and how his eyes are always fixed on what\u2019s in front of him as well as what\u2019s on the horizon for Quest and its clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/10\/19\/meet-quests-ceo-president-a-candid-convo-about-sustainable-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Solar Panels, Wind Turbines: How Sustainable is \u201cGreen Energy\u201d?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Examine the challenges with recycling solar panels and wind turbines as well as the infrastructure and regulations needed to ensure these clean energy solutions stay out of the landfill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/09\/20\/solar-panels-wind-turbines-how-sustainable-is-green-energy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8102\" src=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-1024x554.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-1536x830.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MATTER_OUT_OF_PLACE_5_CNGF-2048x1107.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Actionable Business Insights from Waste-Focused Documentary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">The new documentary <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Matter Out of Place<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\"> is a multi-part study of how humankind handles its waste around the globe. Review the most influential beats from its exploration to see if they spark ideas for your company\u2019s operations\/programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/07\/19\/out-of-sight-out-of-mind-actionable-business-insights-from-waste-focused-documentary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Tool or Toll: What Role Will AI Play in Environmental Efforts?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Rather than drift toward the next exciting, new services and products, evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly truths of AI\u2019s influence on the environment and how we should deploy AI more wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/06\/22\/tool-or-toll-what-role-will-ai-play-in-environmental-efforts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Waste Expo 2023 Recap: 6 Takeaways to Jumpstart Your Company\u2019s Sustainability Efforts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">For ideas to jumpstart or shake up your sustainability efforts, review the below six great learnings from this year\u2019s Waste Expo!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/05\/18\/waste-expo-2023-recap-6-takeaways-to-jumpstart-your-companys-sustainability-efforts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7911\" src=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue.jpg\" alt=\"3 Key Sustainability Findings at SXSW 2023\" width=\"2548\" height=\"1699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue.jpg 2548w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/questrmg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SXSW_optz-blue-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2548px) 100vw, 2548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3 Key Sustainability Findings at SXSW 2023: What Your Company Can Learn &amp; Put Into Action<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">If you\u2019re an executive curious about what your company could do to be more sustainable or why now is a perfect time to rethink your approach, read the three takeaways below from this year\u2019s SXSW environmental talks and films.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/03\/22\/3-key-sustainability-findings-at-sxsw-2023-what-your-company-can-learn-put-into-action\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3 Questions About the Future of Business Waste &amp; Recycling in 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Cut through the noise by reviewing three of the most common questions regarding the future of the waste and recycling industry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/02\/15\/3-questions-about-the-future-of-business-waste-recycling-in-2023\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Business Sustainability in 2023: 3 Key Developments &amp; Reasons for Optimism<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">How should a company like yours think, plan and take action this year? Review the three key sustainability developments below and allow the information to guide those areas \u2014 including who you should partner up with to put your operations on the right track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/2023\/01\/19\/business-sustainability-in-2023-3-key-developments-and-reasons-for-optimism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 200;\">Read More&gt;&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2013 Dec. 14, 2023 \u2013 Quest Resource Management Group hit several milestones in 2023. We advanced services to our clients by adding deeper expertise in our core verticals and received a U.S. patent for Quest Proganics\u00ae. 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