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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Feature
30 Jan 2026
Why ethical use of data is so important to enterprises
Enterprises that don't use data ethically have a lot to lose. To maintain their businesses' trustworthiness and value, executives must craft a comprehensive, transparent strategy. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2026
Build a comprehensive supply chain traceability checklist
Start a supply chain traceability journey with this comprehensive checklist to drive efficiency, improve risk management, streamline compliance, and elevate quality control. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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