16 November 2009

Logica finalist at The Economist's Carbon Economy Summit

The emission monitoring solution, ‘EMO’ developed by Logica, a leading IT and business services company was recognised by The Economist as one of ten game-changing solutions to combat climate change. Logica has been invited to present the solution at The Economist’s Carbon Economy Summit in Washington DC. ‘EMO’ was identified by The Economist as an innovative solution that can improve energy efficiency to make a positive impact on the carbon economy.

EMO is a real-time monitoring system of vehicular emissions that uses a plug-in device that connects to the onboard computer of the vehicle and transmits the emission values from the vehicle wirelessly to the central office. Emission data from EMO is used to offer differential fuel pricing to the vehicle driver. The solution means petrol or gas stations can offer prices tailored to every individual vehicle and the associated driving behaviour, therefore incentivising ‘greener’ driving behaviours. If the driving behaviour is green the fuel is priced lower and conversely if the driving behavior is poor. View the video here

Commenting on the recognition, GBS Bindra, Global Innovation Director, Logica, said, “We are absolutely delighted with this prestigious recognition from The Economist. EMO is truly a solution that can help every individual to make a positive impact on climate change. We are working with governments, regulatory bodies and oil retail companies in a collaborative frame work to create an ecosystem where EMO, coupled with progressive policy-making, drives the overall societal good.”

GBS Bindra will present the solution and its benefits on day two of the Economist’s Carbon Economy summit, November 17 – 18, 2009 in Washington D.C. Read more about the event here

About Logica
Logica is a leading IT and business services company, employing 40,000 people. It provides business consulting, systems integration, and IT and business process outsourcing services. Logica works closely with its customers to release their potential - enabling change that increases their efficiency, accelerates growth and manages risk. It applies its deep industry knowledge, technical excellence and global delivery expertise to help its customers build leadership positions in their markets. Logica is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext (Amsterdam) (LSE: LOG; Euronext: LOG). More information is available at www.logica.com.

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