Sustainability & ESG
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Feature
23 Apr 2026
10 of the top carbon accounting software
Carbon accounting software can help organizations meet environmental audit standards. Learn about some of the top software in this rapidly developing area. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2025
9 ESG benefits for businesses
ESG programs help businesses attract investors, build customer loyalty, improve financial performance, make operations sustainable and gain a competitive edge. 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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Definition
29 Jul 2024
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
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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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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
16 Jul 2024
Sustainability ranks low on list of supply chain priorities
Organizations are placing less importance on sustainability efforts in the supply chain, as they try to balance short-term business results with long-term sustainability goals. 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 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
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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Opinion
04 Jun 2024
Dell Technologies World 2024 showcases AIOps, sustainability
Dell Technologies World 2024 showcased hardware advancements to support AI and served as a launch for Apex AIOps, a rebranded software suite emphasizing sustainability. 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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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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News
02 May 2024
AI can be sustainability enabler, but cost is steep
In this Q&A, Kumar Parakala of GHD Digital explains some of the benefits of using GenAI in sustainability initiatives, as well as the issues that must be addressed. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2024
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
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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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Feature
19 Apr 2024
A green IT assessment: Why it's important, what to include
A company's technology systems and devices can have a profound effect on sustainability efforts. Learn how a green IT assessment can uncover areas that need improvement. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Apr 2024
AI to boost sustainability if carbon costs are kept in check
AI has the potential to drive ESG goals and improve sustainability outcomes, but using the tech also creates considerable environmental cost with the amount of energy needed. 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
22 Mar 2024
Generative AI emerges as sustainability opportunity
Generative AI can be a useful tool for helping business leaders achieve climate and sustainability goals. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Mar 2024
6 sustainability reporting data tips for IT
Data overload presents a real challenge to ESG reporting. But with the right practices, IT teams can streamline their collection processes and help ensure sustainability success. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Mar 2024
Managing and predicting wildfires with machine learning
CTO Guy Bayes shares his experience developing AI software to predict and manage wildfires at startup Vibrant Planet and offers tips for getting started in climate tech. 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
01 Mar 2024
Web3 and sustainability: Benefits and risks
The Web 3.0 concept presents major advances to the World Wide Web, but the tech that underpins it also has environmental impacts, including carbon emissions and e-waste. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Mar 2024
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
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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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Definition
02 Feb 2024
embodied carbon
Embodied carbon is the measurable greenhouse gas emissions of an infrastructure's entire construction, maintenance and demolition processes. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
17 Jan 2024
How to shrink your IT carbon footprint and why it matters
Organizations are shifting IT priorities toward efficient resource consumption. Learn how strategies prioritizing sustainability can enhance a company's competitive advantage. 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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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
12 Dec 2023
Green IT needs business buy-in for success
In this Q&A, Faith Taylor of Kyndryl explains why sustainability efforts must combine business growth with concrete emissions reporting to meet net zero targets. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2023
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
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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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News
13 Oct 2023
U.S. climate policy implementation will be put to the test
Permitting, China's clean energy tech manufacturing and workforce are some of the challenges facing implementation of the U.S.'s first climate policy, the Inflation Reduction Act. 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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Feature
15 Sep 2023
Is the metaverse bad for the environment? Exploring a VR world
While the metaverse has negative impacts on the environment, some believe it can also aid in sustainability efforts. Take a look at these complex issues. 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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Feature
06 Sep 2023
Toward justice and sustainability in the tech industry
In this excerpt from his book 'Insolvent,' author and professor Christoph Becker outlines why and how to reorient the tech sector toward social justice and sustainability. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2023
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
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News
31 Aug 2023
Hitachi Energy-Google Cloud make energy data accessible
Hitachi Energy Velocity Suite Power Prices is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enabling access to energy data that can help with power consumption. 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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Feature
24 Aug 2023
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
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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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Feature
18 Aug 2023
Sustainability partnership: How CSOs and CIOs can team up
Learn how sustainability leaders and IT leaders can partner for ESG success by collaborating on tech selection, prioritizing the right data and allowing for tension. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
02 Aug 2023
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
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News
01 Aug 2023
Tech events tout sustainability, need meaningful metrics
Some companies are trying to make their events more environmentally responsible, but claims such as carbon offsetting must be examined carefully. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jul 2023
Experts talk impact, challenges of AI and emerging tech
Companies must consider many risks as AI and other emerging technologies evolve at a rapid pace. In this interview excerpt, experts discuss the societal and environmental effects. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2023
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
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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
24 Jul 2023
Sustainability initiatives have a short-term ROI problem
Sustainability initiatives are viewed as profit killers partially because how to measure success of projects pushing beyond a financial return on investment is still being decided. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jul 2023
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
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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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Definition
30 Jun 2023
green collar job
A green collar job is an employment opportunity that helps create or support environmental and sustainable practices and technologies. 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
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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Opinion
01 Jun 2023
Sustainability highlights from Dell Technologies World 2023
At Dell Technologies World 2023, company reps discussed sustainability and showed some areas where the company has advanced. But making progress is no straightforward journey. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
11 May 2023
Responsible innovation: 5 questions tech leaders must ask
For too long, innovation has occurred at the expense of environmental and social sustainability. Today's leaders must now prioritize responsible innovation. Learn how. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 May 2023
An examination of what it means to be a woman in tech
What does it mean to be a woman in tech and how can companies help their female workers? Learn how companies can offer support. Continue Reading
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Infographic
21 Apr 2023
Infographic: Why sustainable business practices are important
Companies have more and more reasons to focus on sustainability. Here's a look at some of those and why greening IT should be part of that effort. Continue Reading
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News
21 Apr 2023
Sustainability strategy must focus on energy consumption
In this Q&A, Greg Cudahy of EY discusses why more efficient energy consumption helps companies meet sustainability goals and how public-private investment drives energy transitions. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
20 Apr 2023
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
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Feature
17 Apr 2023
Breaking the cycle of algorithmic bias in AI systems
As powerful organizations begin to integrate models such as GPT-4, ensuring fair and equitable access to resources of all kinds requires open discourse about algorithmic bias in AI. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2023
How tech leaders can develop an IT sustainability plan
Sustainability is on many tech leaders' minds, but knowing where to start can be daunting. CIO Niklas Sundberg shares his experience building an IT sustainability plan. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Apr 2023
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
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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
16 Mar 2023
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
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Feature
16 Mar 2023
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
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Opinion
16 Mar 2023
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
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Opinion
02 Mar 2023
5 key ESG insights for CIOs and IT leaders
ESG is a more critical factor for CIOs and IT leaders. Learn why they're prioritizing ESG as a factor in software purchasing and whether everyone prioritizes it equally. Continue Reading