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7 biggest examples of greenwashing
Sustainable marketing can improve brand loyalty, but greenwashing diminishes it. Explore seven real-world examples of greenwashing. Continue Reading
Sustainability and ESG glossary: 52 terms to know
Sustainable strategies require basic understanding of the fundamentals. Business leaders and IT teams can benefit from this list of essential sustainability terms and ESG concepts. Continue Reading
Key elements of a carbon accounting software RFP
With so many carbon accounting software choices, buying teams may be overwhelmed. Start with this simplified guide to the software selection and RFP creation process. Continue Reading
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How digital twins can help support sustainability
Digital twin technology shows promise as a sustainability tool-- but it's no panacea. Continue Reading
How to make a business case for sustainable IT
Enterprise technology can help support ESG goals. Learn why leaders shouldn't necessarily focus on that when seeking approval for a green IT project. Continue Reading
How edge can help improve sustainability -- and how it can't
Edge computing can help support sustainability, but it has a negative environmental impact as well. Learn about the technology's benefits and challenges.Continue Reading
What is an ESG score?
An ESG score is a way to assign a quantitative metric, such as a numerical score or letter rating, to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts or an organization.Continue Reading
ESG metrics: Tips and examples for measuring ESG performance
ESG metrics measure performance on environmental, social and governance issues. Here's how they can benefit companies, plus tips on using them effectively.Continue Reading
What is ESG reporting?
ESG reporting is a type of corporate disclosure that details the environmental, social and governance (ESG) promises, efforts and progress of an organization.Continue Reading
Sustainability training for employees: Benefits and tips
More organizations have ESG goals. But if leaders are overlooking employee education, success is unlikely. Here's why sustainability training matters and how to get it right.Continue Reading
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A timeline and history of ESG investing, rules and practices
Many events, trends and actions have influenced the development of corporate ESG strategies and ESG investing approaches. These are key milestones to know about.Continue Reading
What is a chief sustainability officer (CSO)?
A chief sustainability officer (CSO) is an executive tasked with improving sustainability within the company.Continue Reading
ESG, SRI and impact investing: Key differences explained
Understanding the nuances of ESG investing, SRI and impact investing is important for companies and investors. Learn what they have in common and how they differ.Continue Reading
What is sustainable procurement?
Sustainable procurement is an approach used by organizations to ensure that environmental, social and economic considerations are part of their purchasing decisions.Continue Reading
CSRD explained: What U.S., other companies need to know
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive requires companies to report on a broad range of sustainability topics. Learn about its tenets, requirements and deadlines.Continue Reading
CIO's green IT guide: Fusing technology and sustainability
Fusing sustainability objectives with IT development is complex. It requires strategy, cooperation and vision. Learn to successfully integrate green IT into operations here.Continue Reading
ESG materiality assessments: What businesses need to know
Identifying the ESG issues that are important to the business and to both internal and external stakeholders can help organizations develop a plan to address them.Continue Reading
Green IT audit: What it is and how to prepare
A green IT audit uses standards to help companies understand the ways an organization's tech practices affect the environment. Here's a broad overview and some tips to get started.Continue Reading
5 ways to reduce an organization's digital carbon footprint
From optimizing video conferences to minimizing unnecessary data storage, learn practical strategies that can help shrink an organization's digital carbon footprint.Continue Reading
embodied carbon
Embodied carbon is the measurable greenhouse gas emissions of an infrastructure's entire construction, maintenance and demolition processes.Continue Reading
Tech a double-edged sword in race to sustainability
As cloud computing and digital reliance grow, so, too, does the need to focus on sustainability. Here's a look at some of the urgent issues, as well as some of the progress.Continue Reading
Digital accessibility standards to note
Business leaders must understand the benefits of creating an accessible digital experience. Learn more about the digital accessibility standards laid out by the W3C and ADA.Continue Reading
The environmental impact of bitcoin mining explained
As access to and interest in cryptocurrency has expanded, its popularity has grown too. From a sustainability perspective, that's a bad thing.Continue Reading
Generative AI's sustainability problems explained
Generative AI tools and LLMs such as ChatGPT have exploded onto the tech scene. Here's a look at what that costs the environment and how to decrease the negative impact.Continue Reading
Are NFTs bad for the environment? Carbon, energy and more
Like blockchain, NFTs have a negative reputation when it comes to the environment. Learn why and whether that negative impact has changed in the last few years.Continue Reading
8 tips for sustainable business travel
Business travelers can reduce their carbon footprint in several ways, including considering eco-friendly transportation, choosing green hotels and eating locally.Continue Reading
The role of tech in climate change and climate justice
In this interview, Insolvent author Christoph Becker discusses tech's complex effects on climate and society and the need to center social justice and sustainability in computing.Continue Reading
What to know about ESG data across ERP, enterprise systems
No single enterprise systems holds the key to ESG reporting. Instead, data is spread across ERP and other software systems. Here's what IT and sustainability leaders should know.Continue Reading
5 ways tech leaders can power environmental sustainability
As organizations prioritize environmental sustainability, technology leaders have the opportunity to help support success. Here are five steps that help.Continue Reading
10 tips for a successful sustainability journey
Sustainability isn't a one-and-done endeavor but rather a journey your organization will need to prioritize going forward. Here's how to create success.Continue Reading
7 green office ideas businesses can explore
Customers, employees and other stakeholders are demanding that businesses become more sustainable. Here are some ideas companies may be overlooking.Continue Reading
e-waste
Electronic waste, also known as end-of-life (EOL) electronics or e-waste, refers to discarded, recycled or refurbished electrical and electronic products.Continue Reading
4 sustainability leaders reveal career path, challenges, goals
There's a demand for companies to create dedicated sustainability roles. Here are key insights and advice from four sustainability leaders on how to succeed in this career path.Continue Reading
green collar job
A green collar job is an employment opportunity that helps create or support environmental and sustainable practices and technologies.Continue Reading
Why IT leaders are the emerging champions of sustainability
Enterprise technology has both a negative and positive impact on sustainability. Learn how IT leaders can help reduce the negative effects and amplify the positive ones.Continue Reading
ESG marketing: Why it's important and how to draft a plan
ESG marketing is an essential element of marketing today. However, to be successful, that messaging must be supported by the organization's culture and a well-established ESG plan.Continue Reading
Learn the key role technology plays in sustainability
With ESG and environmental sustainability becoming more important for enterprise success, IT will need to understand its key role. Here's the overview.Continue Reading
Tech for sustainability: What IT and developers can do
With the tech industry under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint, developers and IT ops have an essential role to play in sustainability initiatives.Continue Reading
Introducing our essential sustainability and ESG resource hub
CIOs, supply chain pros and other stakeholders need information that demystifies sustainability strategies and tech. The new TechTarget site answers those needs.Continue Reading