Sustainability & ESG

The business case for heat resilience

Heat exposure can negatively affect safety, productivity and operations. Learn more about the business case for heat resilience.

By Sean Michael Kerner • Oct. 27, 2026

Welcome to TechTarget CIO

From emerging technologies to shifting business priorities, TechTarget CIO covers the challenges, decisions and consequences shaping enterprise IT.

By Michaela Goss , James Alan Miller • Oct. 27, 2026

Data center power crisis: How energy has become a business constraint

Business and IT leaders must now consider power availability when deciding where to locate data center capacity. Understand the variables and get tips on how to meet energy needs.

By Damon Garn • Oct. 19, 2026

More circularity helps manufacturer meet sustainability goals

Phinia pursues sustainability through energy monitoring, circular manufacturing and remanufacturing -- cutting emissions by 35% while proving these practices make good business sense.

By Jim O'Donnell • Sept. 28, 2026

Failed sustainability projects and the lessons learned

Failed sustainability projects often arise from poor data, siloed teams and unclear ownership, leading to costly mistakes and unrealized technology benefits.

By Christine Campbell • Sept. 15, 2026

CIOs need to start accounting for AI carbon footprint

CIOs must proactively track and account for their AI-driven carbon footprint as AI's growing energy demand increases the difficulty of measuring per-prompt energy output.

By Simon Ratcliffe • Sept. 11, 2026

How to overcome anti-ESG movements

Anti-ESG sentiment is rising, so companies must adapt their sustainability messaging and IT leaders must prioritize compliance and data integrity to support ESG initiatives.

By Sean Kerner • Aug. 18, 2026

What Meta’s RE100 exit means for tech’s clean energy commitments

Meta left the RE100 renewable initiative as AI data center demand exceeds renewable supply, forcing reliance on natural gas while using questionable clean energy claims.

By Sean Kerner • Aug. 17, 2026

Data center energy efficiency a must to meet ESG goals

CIOs must prioritize efficiency as AI's massive energy demand drives data center expansion, straining sustainability with more carbon emissions, water usage and power consumption.

By Jim O'Donnell • Aug. 14, 2026

How to structure a sustainability governance framework

A sustainability governance framework integrates leadership, business processes and technology to align sustainability with the core business strategy.

By Christine Campbell • Aug. 12, 2026

Most promising AI tools for sustainability professionals

AI tools can enhance sustainability with optimized energy use, improved predictive maintenance and streamlined supply chains while managing their own environmental impact.

By Christine Campbell • July 29, 2026

The environmental impact of e-commerce

E-commerce's emissions have grown due to data centers, transportation and packaging waste. To combat this growth, focus sustainability efforts on technology and renewable energy.

By Griffin LaFleur • July 16, 2026

How to get executive buy-in for sustainability

Gaining executive buy-in for sustainability means leaders must align their initiatives with business goals, show its measurable value and address concerns about costs and risks.

By Alison Roller • July 9, 2026

Key sustainability communications strategies for businesses

Sustainability communications are key to reaching lower carbon emissions and other environmental goals. Learn practices that help improve outcomes and ways to avoid greenwashing.

By Carolyn Heinze • June 25, 2026

The CIO’s guide to responsible AI data center procurement

Responsible AI data center procurement emphasizes sustainability, community impact and vendor transparency, so CIOs can mitigate risks and adopt more ethical practices.

By Kashyap Kompella • June 18, 2026

Can edge computing make AI more sustainable?

AI's power demands and associated environmental impact are significant. Edge computing can alleviate some strain, but it's not a universal solution and doesn't suit all workloads.

By Sean Kerner • June 9, 2026

Sustainable business travel tips for CIOs

Business travelers can reduce their carbon footprint in several ways, including considering eco-friendly transportation, choosing green hotels and eating locally.

By Sarah Amsler • June 3, 2026

Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions: Differences, with examples

With more companies tracking their carbon footprints, Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are under discussion. Discover what each is and the approaches to measure them.

By Mary Pratt • May 29, 2026

How does quantum computing affect sustainability?

Quantum computing presents unique sustainability challenges due to its specialized infrastructure and energy demands, while also offering potential efficiency gains.

By Christine Campbell • May 19, 2026

How businesses can track carbon emissions

Organizations must track carbon emissions to ensure compliance, cut costs and improve sustainability. This approach builds trust and guides informed decision-making.

By Alison Roller • May 12, 2026

Understand greenhouse gas emissions vs. carbon emissions

The terms 'greenhouse gas' and 'carbon' are often used interchangeably. Learn what the meaning of each is and how the two relate to climate change and global warming.

By Jacob Roundy, Diann Daniel • May 7, 2026

The environmental impact of LLMs vs. SLMs

Large and small language models differ in their environmental impacts. Hybrid deployments and sustainable practices can help balance performance and energy use.

By Kashyap Kompella • April 28, 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.

By Damon Garn • April 23, 2026

Aligning cybersecurity with ESG goals: A guide for IT leaders

An aligned cybersecurity with ESG strategy can improve sustainability, governance and risk management while addressing regulatory scrutiny and balancing environmental impacts.

By Damon Garn • April 9, 2026

How CIOs can build energy-resilient IT infrastructure

Rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions are prompting CIOs to rethink IT infrastructure to emphasize energy resilience as a critical operational priority.

By Sean Kerner • April 2, 2026