DEPT and GHD leverage AI to actualise sustainability through spatial technology

B Corp-Certified global digital agency DEPT has formed a strategic alliance with GHD, a leading global professional services firm, to drive sustainability innovation through spatial technology. The collaboration will leverage cutting-edge AR/VR devices like the Apple Vision Pro to create immersive digital experiences that enhance decision-making in environmental planning, infrastructure, and energy management.

The companies will focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to sustainability challenges, making solutions more accurate, efficient, and actionable. By integrating advanced digital solutions with real-world applications, DEPT and GHD seek to pioneer new ways to visualise, analyse and act on critical environmental insights, including real-time environmental monitoring, digital twin technology, and AI-driven sustainability planning for cities, energy grids, and critical infrastructure.

DEPT brings its experience in digital product development, AI, and immersive technology for global brands such as Google, eBay, Lufthansa, and Ancestry. Meanwhile, GHD contributes its deep industry knowledge in engineering, architecture, environmental science, and sustainability. Together, they aim to transform how businesses and governments interact with complex environmental data to enable more effective climate action, resource management, and sustainable urban development.

“Our partnership with GHD is a testament to our commitment as a B Corp to harness the power of AI and spatial technology for the greater good. By integrating cutting-edge digital solutions with GHD’s technical expertise, we are dedicated to creating impactful, sustainable innovations that empower businesses and governments to make informed, responsible decisions for a better future,” said Evan Davey, Head of Australia & NZ at DEPT.

“At GHD, we are driven by creating measurable outcomes for our clients and delivering lasting community benefit through sustainable design solutions. Collaborating with DEPT is exciting because we can extend our capabilities and transform our clients’ access to visually engaging, data-rich, actionable insights, ultimately helping them transform ambition and goals into tangible action,” said Tai Hollingsbee, Head of Sustainability, GHD  Asia Pacific.

With offices in Sydney and Melbourne and a staff of over 150, DEPT has cemented its position as a booming strategic and innovation hub in the wider APAC region, delivering impactful digital solutions that resonate with the values of its clients. Globally, DEPT was named Network of the Year and Agency of the Year at The Webby Awards for the third consecutive year, proving it is setting the standard for tech and marketing.

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