--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-yokohama-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zy bundleId : - delta3zy --- # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich # Combined ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Zurich This consolidated release notes document details the updates and changes for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management as customers upgrade from the Yokohama release to the Zurich release. It serves as a comprehensive guide to prepare for the upgrade by summarizing new features, modifications, deprecations, and activation requirements relevant to the Zurich release. Show full answer Show less ## New Features * **Agentic Workflows in ESG:** Introduces a carbon calculations agentic workflow that acts as a copilot for sustainability teams. It automatically selects metric definitions and emission factors from a library, generates calculated metrics, and allows user review and adjustments to streamline carbon accounting. * **Utility Invoice Data Extraction:** Uses Gen AI-powered document intelligence to accurately and efficiently extract ESG metric data from utility bills (electricity, gas, water). This automation eliminates manual entry, reduces errors, integrates with ESG workflows for seamless data handling, supports enterprise-scale operations, and includes audit features for compliance and transparency. ## Changes * **Now Assist Usage Measurement:** The AI usage measurement model shifted from a 365-day look-back to a 365-day burn-down model, resetting usage at the contract anniversary date. This change began with Australia Early Access. * **Automatic Activation of AI Skills and Agentic Workflows:** Certain generative AI skills, AI agents, and agentic workflows are now enabled by default for appropriate user roles (e.g., ITIL roles on incident/change forms). Newly installed AI products activate these capabilities automatically. For existing customers upgrading, any previously unconfigured AI assets are turned on automatically, while previously configured and disabled assets remain inactive. * **Role Security Configuration Required:** To execute agentic workflows and AI agents, you must assign the necessary roles to users if access is restricted by role-based security controls. Documentation specifies which roles are required for each workflow or agent. ## Removals and Deprecations No features or functionalities were removed or deprecated between Yokohama and Zurich releases. ## Activation Information ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability is available for installation through the ServiceNow Store. Customers must request installation from the Store to activate the product in their environment. ## Additional Notes * There are no new browser, localization, or accessibility requirements introduced in the Zurich release. * Patch updates in Zurich address Now Assist usage measurement changes and enhance AI-powered carbon reporting and metric data extraction capabilities. ## What Customers Can Expect Upgrading to Zurich enables sustainability teams to leverage advanced AI-driven workflows that simplify carbon accounting and ESG metric data collection. Automation reduces manual effort and errors while supporting enterprise-scale data volumes and compliance auditing. Default activation of AI skills improves readiness and usability, though proper role configuration remains necessary for security. This release empowers organizations to accelerate sustainability reporting and improve operational sustainability management efficiency. Consolidated page of all release notes for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management from Yokohama to Zurich. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Zurich. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management to Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Use agentic workflows in ESG](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=use-agentic-ai-in-now-assist-for-esg-management&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The carbon calculations agentic workflow acts as a copilot for sustainability teams, streamlining carbon accounting workflows. It intelligently selects metric definitions and emission factors from the library, generates calculated metric definitions, and enables user review and adjustments before final use. [Extract data from utility invoices](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=extract-data-from-utility-invoices&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability with document intelligence for utility bills, designed to streamline your ESG metric data collection and reporting. Here are the key highlights: * Extract ESG metric data with Gen AI-Powered Document Intelligence from utility bills, like electricity, gas, and water, with accuracy and efficiency. * Automate data collection by eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors. * Integrate extracted data with ESG metric workflows for a seamless experience. * Scale your operations with an enterprise-scale solution that handles large volumes of data. * Confirm compliance and transparency with built-in audit features that support reporting requirements. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management features. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Changes to Now Assist usage measurement](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=monitoring-now-assist-usage&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with Australia Early Access, AI usage measurement is transitioning from a 365-day look-back model to a 365-day burn-down model, with usage resetting at the contract anniversary date. For more information, refer to [KB KB2704710: AI Usage - Overview \& New Measurement Logic](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2704710). [Some generative AI skills, AI agents, and agentic workflows are turned on by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skills-on-by-default&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The skills are automatically available to appropriate role users for the application, such as ITIL roles on incident forms or change forms. This change simply activates the skill and does not touch the roles that may be needed to use the skill. The new default behavior works as follows: * New customers: When you install an AI product, designated skills and agentic workflows are turned on automatically. * Existing customers who are upgrading (starting with Australia Early Access): Any previously unconfigured skill, agent, or agentic workflow is turned on automatically (the AI asset was never configured and turned on, then turned off again). Previously configured skills and agentic workflows that were turned on, then off, remain inactive. [Role configuration required for agentic workflows and AI agents](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=aia-role-masking&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Agentic workflows and AI agents included with your applications require additional security configuration. If you select Users with selected roles for your user access security controls for an agentic workflow or AI agent, you must add the installed roles, or they will not execute. See the documentation for the agentic workflow or AI agent for the specific roles you must add. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Important: ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for ServiceNow Otto for Operational Sustainability Management Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-servicenowottoforoperationalsustainabilitymanagementmanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Zurich Patch 5](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-5&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) * Review changes to Now Assist usage measurement. [Zurich Patch 4](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-4&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) [Some generative AI skills, AI agents, and agentic workflows are turned on by default](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-skills-on-by-default&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The skills are automatically available to appropriate role users for the application, such as ITIL roles on incident forms or change forms. This change simply activates the skill and does not touch the roles that may be needed to use the skill. The new default behavior works as follows: * New customers: When you install an AI product, designated skills and agentic workflows are turned on automatically. * Existing customers who are upgrading (starting with Australia Early Access): Any previously unconfigured skill, agent, or agentic workflow is turned on automatically (the AI asset was never configured and turned on, then turned off again). Previously configured skills and agentic workflows that were turned on, then off, remain inactive. Accelerate carbon reporting with AI-powered calculations, validation, and insights for Scope 3 emissions. [Zurich Patch 1](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=zurich-patch-1&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) Automate metric data collection from utility invoices by extracting key information using the AI-driven document intelligence for utility invoices. See [ServiceNow Otto](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-esg&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]