To reach net zero, there’s zero time to waste
What if, by the time the world truly understands the gravity of the emissions problem, it’s already too late for a solution? We must do more than merely measure the problem—we must start solving it. Because to reach net zero, there’s zero time to waste.
That’s why Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Macquarie University have joined forces to meld expert knowledge and industry innovation, creating a partnership that informs and empowers organisations to reach their net zero goals. We do this by working within the unique challenges organisations face to create a tailored approach that converts insight into action.
Reaching a sustainable future, sooner.
We believe in challenging the hum of awareness and inaction by enabling organisations to deliver resounding, real-world impact.
Research informs action. Action solves problems.
To achieve lasting change, we have pooled our resources to create a leading hub in the region for research, innovation, education, consultancy, and solutions for a zero-carbon and nature-positive future. Our partnership, combining academia (Macquarie University) and industry (TCS), will bring together cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to guide society, business, industry, and governments towards making the best use of emerging discoveries and innovations.
We believe to reach net zero, there’s zero time to waste. That is why TCS and Macquarie University have joined forces to launch the TCS GoZero Hub.
Converting insight into action
Energy Transition
How do we transition to alternative energy sources from carbon-based fuels? The pathway to decarbonising industries and governments must be paved with meticulous research and active solutions. That’s why the TCS GoZero Hub is here—to accelerate innovation and the transformation of energy technology systems and markets to help our partners reach their carbon reduction targets.
Research-led solutions
1. Electrification, solar solutions, energy markets and renewables to influence industry decisions and align with global priorities.
2. Energy business modelling and renewable energy optimisation.
3. Developing innovative approaches to energy storage technology, including renewable hydrogen production and transport.
4. Designing engineering system solutions and consumer-oriented energy and market structures.
Carbon generation & management
The overwhelming data about the consequences of our carbon dependency can be as suffocating to action as it is to the planet. That’s where the TCS GoZero Hub comes in. Our expertise lies in three fields—calculation, capture and control. We start with measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and use robust, transparent data to inform tailored capture and management solutions for diverse sectors, including energy, utilities, travel, transport, retail, agriculture, and waste.
Research-led solutions
1. Carbon management strategies in partnership with government and industry.
2. Reducing carbon across industries, capturing carbon in land and water ecosystems (like blue carbon), creating carbon pricing, and trading plans, and ensuring accurate carbon accounting.
3. Adopting low-carbon technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in various sectors.
4. Delivering evidence-based carbon management advice to influence policy and decision-making at local, national, and global levels.
5. Providing education services to train and empower the next generation of leaders and practitioners to tackle the complexities of carbon management in the journey to net zero.
Nature positive future
There is no one more capable of restoring nature, than nature itself. The TCS GoZero Hub promotes the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of natural systems to benefit the planet and all life on it.
Research-led solutions
1. Employing scientific, evidence-led solutions for conservation and restoration efforts.
2. Advancing ecological sustainability via financial mechanisms and behavioural nudges, as well through law and policy.
3. Expertise in assessing biodiversity, valuing ecosystem services and natural capital, and designing nature-based solutions and green infrastructure.
4. Supporting biodiversity resilience and recovery, ecosystem services provision and the shift toward a profitable and globally competitive nature-positive economy.
5. Facilitating environmental justice, governance, and promoting Indigenous knowledge and biocultural diversity.
Circular economy and sustainable waste management
TCS GoZero Hub is keenly focused on advancing the knowledge and practice of circular design and innovation, particularly the circular economy, sustainable waste management and green finance. We are working on smarter, more eco-friendly ideas such as redeploying naturally occurring genetic mechanisms to break down plastics, turning organic waste into valuable commodities, and designing sustainable recycling technology that’s easier on the planet. With the right amount of innovation, benefitting the planet can also bring great benefits to us.
Research-led solutions
1. Providing expert advice and fit-for-purpose solutions for the circular economy and sustainable waste management.
2. Collaborating and innovating with key researchers, industry partners and policymakers.
3. Developing solutions for material recovery and resource efficiency.
4. Leading innovations in biomanufacturing, synthetic biology and bioremediation.
5. Empowering leaders to align their operations with global standards and government policy in line with our research and strategies.
Climate adaptation and resilience
As the climate heats up, how do we keep our cool? We work on climate projects, predicting patterns and studying how they impact natural and human systems such as water resources, agriculture, other commodities, health, infrastructure, trade, and livelihoods. The TCS GoZero Hub also develops and assesses strategies, policies and actions that promote the implementation of solutions for climate adaptation and resilience.
Research-led solutions
1. Researching future climate scenarios and the impacts of climate change.
2. Assisting partners to develop and implement effective adaptation and resilience strategies and actions, including urban design and planning, green and blue infrastructure, and smart technologies like IoT and AI.
3. Providing expert assessment of climate risks and vulnerabilities.
4. Evaluating adaptation and resilience interventions and indicators.
5. Offering professional and community learning and participation in climate adaptation and resilience solutions to protect human lives, livelihoods, health, well-being, natural ecosystems, and biodiversity.
Taking action as we strive for a sustainable future is something we’re extremely passionate about at TCS. I’m proud and excited to launch the TCS GoZero hub, in partnership with Macquarie University. It’s a hub of research, innovation and solutions that enable informed decision making as we move towards a net zero carbon future.
How can the Hub help you?
Here are some ways we use to create meaningful futures for
In recent years, technology has reshaped our lives, work, and communication faster than ever before, with job skills and competencies evolving rapidly. We’re helping students gain real-world experience alongside their studies, providing relevant skills and knowledge to prepare them for successful, future-focused careers.
We foster collaboration between graduate researchers, experienced mentors, and strategic allies. We support graduate research students to gain industry experience as they transition into the workplace while completing their PhD or Master of Research. We connect industry partners with talented researchers to fast-track research and innovation.
Ideathons and hackathons
People are at the heart of industry and government transformation. So, we have created a platform for the change-makers of tomorrow, where we invest in new talent and explore fresh ways to nurture their creativity and develop future leaders.
Students join us to tackle real-world challenges, innovating solutions for businesses and governments. Like TCS CodeVita, an online competition that introduces programming as a competitive sport. And TCS Sustainathon, where students partner with companies, non-profits, schools, and governments to tackle real sustainability challenges head-on.
Micro internships at Tata Group companies
Our self-paced micro internship programmes are designed to get students thinking and crafting solutions and allow them to experience work at Tata Group companies firsthand.
Learn more about Tata Micro Internships and the TCS Virtual Experience Program
Consultancy services
In the realm of industry and government, the risk of neglecting sustainability is high. Yet, there’s a world of opportunities for building enterprises that not only meet the demands of the present but are also future-ready, contributing long-term value to stakeholders and society.
The challenge lies in translating ambition into tangible results. Businesses and governments must move fast and deliberately. To bridge the gap, the TCS GoZero Hub, in partnership with Macquarie University, offers consultancy and technology services covering a spectrum of needs. From streamlining sustainability initiatives to gauging progress and safeguarding investments in a sustainable future, we're here to help you move beyond awareness to action and make your road to sustainability smoother.
Workplace development and training opportunities
Adapting to the ever-evolving professional world requires creative thinking and new skills training. The TCS GoZero Hub, in partnership with Macquarie University, can offer a range of professional development programmes and short courses to enhance workplace skills and knowledge.
Customised training and education packages
In the professional world, lifelong learning is vital. To thrive in a sustainable future landscape, specialised skills, evolving technologies, and eco-conscious design are crucial.
The TCS GoZero Hub, in partnership with Macquarie University, provides personalised corporate skills training and digital learning solutions built around five pillars: people, content, technology, data and governance, to ensure your employees stay current with trends and are prepared to take your business into the future.
Learn more about how we can help bring your employees up to speed.
Collaborative research and innovation projects
We believe the Fourth Industrial Revolution goes beyond tech or business. It’s also about society, and things are changing fast. And because big challenges need bigger solutions, we partner with some of the industry and the government’s most talented people. From startups and developers to creative thinkers and academics, together we work to tackle complex problems and make a real difference for business, society, and the future.
Learn more about our research and innovation capabilities, collaborative partnerships and commercialisation experience.
Contract research projects
We are here to solve real-world challenges together. Our researchers apply scientific rigour and a collaborative mindset to address the pressing problems faced by industry and society. We also undertake contract research, involving our expert researchers working with partners to deliver solutions to critical issues and develop pathways to address future challenges.
Learn more about our research capabilities
Macquarie University is committed to undertaking world-changing, impactful research, and to generating new knowledge through research and innovation that supports transformational sustainability. Our partnership with TCS, and the launch of the TCS GoZero Hub, will further amplify our impact in exciting new ways as we help to address the global decarbonisation challenge and create a more sustainable, just and equitable society.
