PodChats for FutureCIO: CLP Power’s digital transformation – towards sustainable innovation

Sustainability, digital transformation and the energy transition have accelerated significantly following the start of the pandemic. The global Energy and Environment (E&E) industry is going through an unprecedented transformation and this change is bringing exciting new growth opportunities. The advent of greener, smarter and more connected products and services will transform our cities, communities, workplaces, and homes into a digital and sustainable domain. This will enhance efficiency, environmental performance, reliability, productivity, flexibility, safety, and company profitability.According to John Raspin, Partner, Energy & Environment at Frost & Sullivan. The competitive landscape for the future of the Energy and Environment industry will be different; driven by innovation, market transformation, and disruptive business models.”In today’s PodChats for FutureCIO, we are joined by Andre Blumberg, Senior Director of IT, CLP Power to talk about the transformations the company has been undergoing and its impact not just to the company but also to the community.1.       What is the business of CLP Power?2.       Why has the company decided to undertake digital transformation?a.       Very briefly describe CLP Power’s digital transformation initiative (goals, outcomes, etc).3.       As part of its digital utility plans for the future, what were the anticipated changes in terms of how the company operated?4.       How has the pandemic impacted CLP’s DX initiative, including how it operates as a business?5.       What operational changes has CLP since introduced that reflect the new normal? (include hybrid work)?6.       We are at the start of 2022, what remains in CLP’s digital transformation agenda?7.       On the topic of digital transformation, what lessons can you draw from your own experience?