Sustainability and ESG data and reporting
Read guides, tips and news on subjects such as tracking and reporting sustainability and emissions data, creating a sustainability data collection plan, and procuring ESG software. Research different ESG tools and services and look at ESG reporting functionalities in enterprise software. Discover ESG uses for emerging tech such as AI and blockchain.
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Tip
18 Nov 2024
Understand the power usage effectiveness metric
Data center admins must monitor power efficiency through PUE metrics. There are three PUE levels, with PUE 1.0 as the best. However, various conditions can impact the rating. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Nov 2024
7 biggest examples of greenwashing
Sustainable marketing can improve brand loyalty, but greenwashing diminishes it. Explore seven real-world examples of greenwashing. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2024
IFS exec: Moving to cloud creates sustainability benefits
In this Q&A, IFS' chief sustainability officer discusses how sustainability efforts make good business sense but noted that companies struggle with managing all the data. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2024
Microsoft puts light on veteran hiring amid DEI backlash
The political and legal backlash over diversity and inclusion efforts isn't stopping Microsoft from expanding the scope of its diversity reporting. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Oct 2024
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
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Feature
21 Oct 2024
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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News
04 Oct 2024
Companies invest in climate technology to reduce emissions
Analyst firm GlobalData identified four major climate tech investments businesses are making now to reach 2030 carbon emission reduction goals. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Oct 2024
What is ESG (environmental, social and governance)?
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a framework used to assess an organization's business practices and performance on various sustainability and ethical issues. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Oct 2024
How companies can improve their carbon accounting practices
A growing number of stakeholders are asking for greenhouse gas emissions reporting as part of doing business. Learn about the challenges this poses and how to improve efforts. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Sep 2024
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
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Feature
10 Sep 2024
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
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Definition
05 Sep 2024
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
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Feature
04 Sep 2024
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
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Definition
29 Aug 2024
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
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Feature
28 Aug 2024
18 sustainability management software providers to consider
Various software tools are available to help manage ESG and sustainability initiatives. Here's a look at 18 sustainability management vendors and their products. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Aug 2024
ESG strategy and management: A guide for businesses
ESG initiatives can help boost business success. This guide takes an in-depth look at creating and managing an ESG strategy to benefit a company and its various stakeholders. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Aug 2024
What is data validation?
Data validation is the practice of checking the integrity, accuracy and structure of data before it is used for or by one or more business operations. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2024
How much do consumers care about ESG and sustainability?
Find out whether consumers make purchasing decisions based on sustainability, climate impact and other ESG issues and to what extent these factors drive their behavior. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Aug 2024
10 top ESG reporting frameworks explained and compared
Here's an overview of 10 ESG reporting frameworks and standards that companies can use to file reports on their practices and ESG-related risks and opportunities. Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2024
EU, Calif. climate risk rules prompt companies to prepare
A challenge companies are facing while preparing for compliance with climate risk reporting rules is a lack of consistency among different rules and standards. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Aug 2024
What is ESG data? Examples, uses, issues
As more companies are judged on their sustainability profile, ESG data has become critical. Learn what it is -- including examples -- and why it’s important. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Aug 2024
What is greenwashing?
Greenwashing refers to the act of making false or misleading claims about the positive environmental impact that a company, product or service has on the environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2024
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
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Tip
29 Jul 2024
5 top ESG reporting challenges and how to overcome them
Organizations face various challenges in reporting on their environmental, social and governance initiatives. Here are five critical ones ESG teams should know about. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jul 2024
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
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Tip
18 Jul 2024
Best practices for integrating AI and ESG strategies
Integrating environmental, social and governance goals into AI models can help organizations achieve more ethical, responsible and sustainable business outcomes. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jul 2024
Trends in the electric vehicle market in 2024
In recent years, the EV market has gone through many changes due to rapid advancements in technologies and shifting market trends. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Jul 2024
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
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Feature
12 Jun 2024
ESG vs. CSR vs. sustainability: What's the difference?
Environmental, social and governance and corporate social responsibility are related but different concepts that can be combined to boost corporate sustainability. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2024
5 ways organizations can address ESG's social factors
The social factors of ESG have become more prominent. Here's what they involve and how companies can take tangible actions to address social issues in ESG programs. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2024
ESG audit checklist: 6 steps for success
A thorough audit can rate corporate strategies on key environmental, social and governance metrics and ensure that ESG reporting meets accepted standards. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jun 2024
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
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Feature
11 Jun 2024
Qlik analytics suite helps cities combat climate change
The longtime BI and data integration vendor's tools enable C40 Cities, a climate leadership consortium of nearly 100 cities, to operationalize critical environmental data. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2024
Top 7 ESG certifications and courses to consider
The best ESG and sustainability certification, workshop or course is the one that is right for you. Here are seven that work for a wide range of business and IT professionals. Continue Reading
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Opinion
31 May 2024
Lessons in AI from Dell Technologies World 2024
A main focus of the Dell Technologies World 2024 conference was AI and how it impacts infrastructure environments. Dell spotlighted three AI infrastructure strategies to consider. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2024
10 of the top carbon accounting software for 2024
Carbon accounting software can help organizations in their quest to meet environmental audit standards. Learn about some of the top software in this rapidly developing area. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 May 2024
ESG audit vs. green IT audit: How are they different?
Companies often struggle with understanding how to start sustainability reporting. Learn the distinct roles ESG audits and green IT audits play in a complex reporting landscape. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 May 2024
director of employee engagement
Director of employee engagement is one of the job titles for a human resources (HR) manager who is responsible for an organization's employee engagement strategy. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2024
Businesses need to prepare for SEC climate rules, EU's CSRD
While the SEC's new climate rules and the EU's CSRD are both facing delays, businesses still need to identify methods for collecting and assessing climate data. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Apr 2024
e-cycling
E-cycling, also known as 'electronic recycling,' is the reuse or recycling of used electronic materials to limit e-waste. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Apr 2024
Compare ESG tools from AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
ESG standards are beginning to influence how large enterprises procure and consume cloud services. Take a closer look at the offerings from the biggest providers. Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Apr 2024
Nvidia GTC 24: Are you ready for the future of AI?
The 2024 Nvidia GTC conference focused on the company's new Blackwell GPU Platform. With advancements in AI taking off, companies need to decide how and when they will join the world of AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2024
Blueprint for IT sustainability: Insights from top experts
Leading experts share insights on sustainable IT, covering green cloud computing, ESG compliance and innovative practices for reducing the ecological footprint in IT. Continue Reading
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News
06 Mar 2024
SEC adopts climate risk disclosure rules
The SEC finalized climate risk disclosure rules to provide investors with consistent information about publicly filed businesses -- but the vote was not without controversy. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Feb 2024
7 tech jobs IT pros can use to help the environment
Almost every job can be used to help save the planet, and that's true for IT roles as well. Learn how these seven business tech jobs can promote sustainability. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2024
Building for ESG now will help with future regulations
To keep pace with evolving ESG regulations, companies will need to coordinate with and gather data from all parts of the business. And laying the groundwork now will pay off. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Feb 2024
Hilti Group uses tools, tech to tackle circular manufacturing
Hilti Group's move to circular manufacturing helps with sustainability targets while building on existing processes and helping address supply chain issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jan 2024
10 business sustainability trends for 2024
In 2024, environmental sustainability will be thrust into the spotlight. Learn what's driving that change and what some of the negative fallout might be. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jan 2024
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
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Feature
18 Dec 2023
Regulatory requirements intensify with EU's CSRD
Companies that operate in the European Union will need to conduct more extensive ESG reporting in 2024 to meet requirements of the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Dec 2023
How does climate change affect businesses? 5 financial impacts
Learn about five important effects climate change is having -- and will continue to have -- on the business sector, and why action from leaders and employees is critical. Continue Reading
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News
13 Dec 2023
Businesses need to prepare for climate reporting in 2024
The EU CSRD will require climate reporting starting in 2024, while businesses will need to prepare for California's climate rule reporting starting in 2026. Continue Reading
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News
06 Dec 2023
IFS Cloud bolsters ESG reporting, reverse supply chains
IFS Cloud 23R2 includes new capabilities for ESG tracking and reporting, improved circular operations, manufacturing scheduling and planning, and mobile field service UI. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Nov 2023
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
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Tip
30 Nov 2023
ESG data collection: Beginning steps and best practices
Sustainability initiatives won't succeed without quality data. Following an ESG data collection framework and best practices ensures program and reporting success. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Oct 2023
A guide to sustainability certifications for professionals
From starter-level training to in-depth ESG reporting, explore more than 30 sustainability classes, credentials and certifications that working professionals can consider now. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2023
3 things to know about California's new climate laws
Businesses have three years to prepare for California's new climate laws, which will require carbon emission and climate risk reporting. Continue Reading
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News
06 Oct 2023
Walmart works on carbon emissions, prepares for new rules
Walmart is working on its carbon emissions reduction goals as the EU, U.S. and states like California advance carbon emission and climate risk reporting rules. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Sep 2023
4 tips to avoid greenwashing with authentic commitment
Greenwashing can undermine an organization's reputation, but practicing sustainability makes all the difference. Learn how to avoid the label with these actionable tips. Continue Reading
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News
08 Sep 2023
Sustainability 360 looks to ease ESG data reporting
Deloitte partners with Salesforce and AT&T on Sustainability 360 for ESG data management that's built on Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to help companies meet increasing regulations. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2023
Businesses should prepare for climate risk reporting
California lawmakers have proposed legislation requiring climate risk reporting from businesses as the U.S. SEC also works on a final climate risk disclosure rule. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Aug 2023
IT audit (information technology audit)
An IT audit is the examination and evaluation of an organization's information technology, operations and controls. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Aug 2023
HPE advances ambitious sustainability goals
From an accelerated net-zero goal to an enhanced portfolio of sustainable IT offerings, HPE shares updates from the company's latest Living Progress report. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 Aug 2023
net zero
Net zero refers to a state in which all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are counterbalanced so humanity no longer adds carbon to the atmosphere. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Aug 2023
carbon accounting
Carbon accounting is the process of calculating and tracking the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions both produced and removed from the biosphere by an organization. Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2023
EU CSRD could raise bar on quality of ESG data
The European Union's new ESG reporting framework looks beyond environmental data across social and corporate governance metrics, according to one analyst. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2023
Assess the environmental impact of data centers
Data centers have faced scrutiny about their environmental impact in recent years. Assess their impact to find ways to reduce the environmental damage. Continue Reading
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Podcast
07 Jul 2023
Impact data powers sustainability strategies for digital age
Unlock new growth potential and sustainability with impact data. Learn more in this podcast. Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2023
Salesforce adds SASB templates to Net Zero Cloud
Salesforce's Net Zero Cloud now includes its SASB Report Builder, which is designed to help companies gather and disclose industry-specific ESG risk data. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2023
Climate Vault launches new carbon reduction venture
Climate Vault's approach to CO2 reduction allows companies to buy and lock up pollution permits in cap-and-trade markets, making it more expensive to generate emissions. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2023
Kinaxis provides tool for sustainable supply chain
Kinaxis debuted new applications designed to improve supply chain management, including sustainability reporting, planning and execution integration, and AI for demand sensing. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2023
HPE adds environmental reporting dashboard to GreenLake
A new dashboard for HPE's GreenLake tracks a company's carbon emissions and energy use. But ESG experts warn the lack of standardization opens the market up to greenwashing. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 May 2023
CO2 vs. CO2e: What is the difference and why does it matter?
Understanding the differences between CO2 and CO2e can help businesses more accurately understand the emissions they generate. Continue Reading
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News
22 May 2023
SAP's new sustainability ledger tracks carbon emissions
If companies want to improve sustainability efforts, they will need to treat environmental reporting like financial accounting. SAP unveiled the green ledger to facilitate this. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 May 2023
How to avoid greenwashing as a marketer
Greenwashing can erode customer trust and damage brand reputation. To avoid it, organizations can offer evidence to support their claims and use sustainability certifications. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Mar 2023
Data center, devices scrutinized for sustainability goals
Companies are taking measures in their data centers and with their device lifecycle policies to reduce waste and improve their overall carbon footprint, according to IDC. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2023
Words to go: 6 key data center sustainability metrics
When organizations go green in their data center, they will have to measure the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. Use sustainability metrics to get started. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2023
Calif. climate bill to require business carbon emissions data
The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act introduced in California would require businesses to report their scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Nov 2022
'Speed & Scale' has climate action tips for all
Companies, individuals and governments should work together to combat the global climate crisis, according to 'Speed & Scale' co-author Ryan Panchadsaram. Continue Reading
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News
10 Nov 2022
IRA invests in the future of clean energy technology, work
The Inflation Reduction Act invests not only in existing clean energy technology like wind and solar, but future innovations and educating the next generation workforce. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2022
SAP Sustainability Control Tower looks to ease ESG reporting
SAP Sustainability Control Tower enables companies of all sizes to gather and manage ESG data. The revamped SaaS model focuses on better ease of use and quicker return of value. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2022
Business sustainability projects require savvy data analysis
In this Q&A, Stephen Keys of IFS discusses why sustainability projects for organizations are complex undertakings, but the data needed to drive projects already exists. Continue Reading
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News
18 Aug 2022
Geospatial data a key means of combating climate change
By pinpointing when and where fires, floods and other natural disasters caused by climate change might occur, the damage from such events can be drastically reduced. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2022
Regulation needed for AI, technology environmental impact
To implement effective government regulation of technologies like AI and cloud computing, more data on the technologies' environmental impacts is needed. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 Jul 2022
IoT technology can advance environmental monitoring
LPWAN and IoT sensors help manufacturers, developers and organizations address environmental climate concerns with connected applications and streams of real-time data. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
22 Jun 2022
IoT brings resource gains, sustainability to agriculture
Sensors, LoRa and LoRaWAN bring benefits to famers across the globe -- and in a variety of use cases. Read about how this technology can optimize resources and improve crop yield. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
31 May 2022
IoT tech helps local governments address sustainability
Smart cities can make infrastructure management more efficient and improve residential life. Smart meters, thermostats and IoT-based utilities make implementation easier. Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2022
SEC chair touts benefits of climate risk disclosure rule
Interested parties are weighing in on the SEC's proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which is available for comment until May 20. Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2022
SAP teams up with BCG on sustainability strategy
SAP and BCG combine products to enable implementing sustainability programs around eliminating carbon emissions, reducing waste and tracking environmental, social and governance information. Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2022
SEC's proposed climate rule a game-changer for sustainability
Experts are praising the SEC's newly proposed climate risk disclosure rule, which would require businesses to bake climate risk into their overall risk management plans. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2022
IBM unveils acquisition of Envizi to add ESG analytics tools
With Envizi in the fold, the tech giant will be able to expand the environmental analytics capabilities of its platform and better enable customers who undertake ESG initiatives. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Dec 2021
carbon offset
A carbon offset is a credit that a person or organization can buy to decrease its carbon footprint. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2021
IBM introduces Environmental Intelligence Suite
The tech giant said the new software suite from its weather subsidiary will help organizations prepare for climate risk and weather disasters such as wildfires and flooding. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Sep 2021
Can green colocation help orgs meet sustainability targets?
Colocation providers prioritizing sustainability draw customers seeking to offset carbon emissions. But many orgs can also take steps to address sustainability issues in-house. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2021
SAP makes play to be core of corporate sustainability efforts
SAP debuted sustainability products so that companies can measure and manage carbon emissions and participate in the circular economy. But are customers ready? Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jun 2021
AWS analytics helps vendor fight climate change
Using a cache of analytics tools from AWS, Carbon Lighthouse is helping commercial property owners reduce carbon emissions while saving on energy costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2020
Why ethical use of data is so important to enterprises
With everything else going on this year, data privacy has been front of mind for many consumers, accompanied by ethics related to how their data is collected and used. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Aug 2020
How is SAP Climate 21 meant to reduce CO2 emissions?
SAP released program to help companies go green and achieve better sustainability. Here's a look at Climate 21 and its Product Carbon Footprint Analytics. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jun 2020
SAP's Climate 21 program sets sights on global sustainability
At SAP Sapphire Now, SAP unveiled Climate 21, a program designed to make the intelligent enterprise more sustainable. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Feb 2020
Amazon's environmental impact delivers climate change concerns
Consumers are accustomed to free and fast delivery from Amazon and other e-tailers, but the convenience of online shopping comes at a cost to the environment. Continue Reading