Rémi Paccou is a Sustainability Researcher at the Schneider Electric™ Sustainability Research Institute, where he studies the connections between energy transitions, digital transformations, and sustainability. With a B.S. in Thermodynamics and Energetics and a Master's in General Engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech, along with ongoing PhD studies, Rémi contributes to research in his role as Director of Sustainability Research. His work involves examining emerging energy trends, digital-related topics, and the potential role of technologies such as artificial intelligence in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges.
Throughout his career at Schneider Electric, Rémi has had the opportunity to work on various projects, including initiatives related to ports and ships decarbonization and strategy for digital and sustainable buildings. These experiences have provided insights into the complexities of sustainability and digitalization across different sectors. His research interests encompass energy transitions in built environments and urban areas, as well as the environmental aspects of digitalization, from the digital infrastructure (direct effects) to the usages (indirect and systemic effects).
In his current research, Rémi examines the systemic implications of digitalization, particularly artificial intelligence, using system dynamics modeling. This work addresses the often-overlooked impact of digitalization in future scenarios and assessments that inform climate policy. He investigates how digitalization affects various sectors such as energy, materials, economy, markets, lifestyles, and society, analyzing the resulting effects on greenhouse gas emissions. Rémi's research identifies key feedback loops illustrating digitalization's influence on energy and materials consumption, societal structures and behaviors, economic systems and industrial processes, as well as governance frameworks and business strategies.
In addition to this academic work, Rémi actively collaborates with international organizations such the International Energy Agency (IEA), World Green Building Council (WGBC), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), as well as national and regional organizations such as Minalogic, Tenerrdis, and ARCEP. Through these partnerships, he aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical applications in the realm of energy and digital technologies, ultimately contributing to the advancement of a more sustainable future.
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