In the video discussion between Jay Sadiq, CEO of FortyGuard, and Matt Bird, CEO of ESG News, Sadiq highlighted how FortyGuard’s hyper-local AI temperature data can be an invaluable tool for city planners, engineers, public health officials, and other decision-makers. By providing precise, real-time heat data, FortyGuard’s platform helps stakeholders identify areas in cities that could benefit from targeted cooling interventions, such as planting greenery or implementing other heat-mitigation solutions.

This data empowers users to make informed decisions that can improve urban livability and resilience to heat, especially as urban areas continue to face rising temperatures due to climate change. FortyGuard’s Temperature Operating System (tOS) aggregates high-resolution data, enabling better planning and proactive measures in urban settings.

FortyGuard is an Abu Dhabi-based cleantech startup focused on urban climate intelligence. Founded in 2020 by Jay Sadiq, it initially aimed to address urban heat challenges through climate-conscious materials. However, it quickly shifted to a data-driven approach, leveraging AI and machine learning to create an urban heat mapping system called the Temperature Operating System (tOS). This system provides high-resolution, real-time temperature data, which is essential for understanding and mitigating urban heat islands in cities globally

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The company’s technology enables various sectors—including city planners, environmental engineers, and public health officials—to access detailed heat data and predictive models. These insights help users develop cooling strategies, optimize energy use, and improve public health resilience. FortyGuard operates on a “Temperature as a Service” (TaaS) model, allowing clients to integrate its data into their systems to drive decisions related to urban planning and environmental management.

Expanding internationally, FortyGuard is currently scaling its operations, with new markets in the U.S. and future plans for Europe, Asia, and Africa. Supported by investors like Techstars and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, the startup aims to become a leader in urban climate solutions

Special Thanks To: Datamaran, CFA Institute, The Nest Climate Campus, and Climate Group.

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