ClimateAi and Suntory: Climate Risk Management

ClimateAI is a San Francisco-based technology startup applying artificial intelligence and machine learning models to provide short- and long-term insights into weather and climate impact.

Suntory is known globally for its award-winning Japanese whiskies such as Yamazaki. Their products depend heavily on nature and weather, so the collaboration between Suntory and ClimateAI has been an important one.

Suntory began using ClimateAI’s technology in mid-2023 to predict climate trends over the coming months and years, which helps them better manage their supply chains for key crops and ingredients like hops, corn, barley, sugarcane and coffee. During a virtual fireside chat hosted by ClimateAI, Suntory’s Golden shared that the company is searching for technology solutions that address a difficult problem that has large implications. Climate risk identification, visibility of complex supply chains and shortages of raw materials are examples of areas of key focus.

Suntory provides ClimateAI critical validation on what is working well and feedback on what needs to be improved based on global use of the data. The Suntory-ClimateAI partnership addresses a challenging issue — climate risk. It offers a glimpse into the kind of mutually beneficial collaboration that can be possible when venturing into new domains.

As AI continues to expand its footprint in Japan, I’m excited to witness more of this type of dynamic collaboration which will allow us to push the boundaries of innovation more effectively.

Gradient Consulting's Role in ClimateAi’s Expansion into Japan

As part of its strategic expansion into Japan, ClimateAi partnered with Gradient Consulting to support its entry into the market and bring its solutions to Japanese enterprises.

Read the full article in The Japan News (Yomiuri Shimbun) here.

Read the official press release on ClimateAI’s Japan expansion with Gradient Consulting here.