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How to handle energy cost management for IT leaders

Structural demand from AI and data centers makes efficient energy use critical. As energy costs rise, CIOs must prioritize energy cost management in IT budgets.

By Sean Kerner • March 26, 2026

Why sustainability is becoming a gateway for AI approval

The growing emphasis on sustainability is transforming AI governance. Its environmental impact is becoming as crucial for widespread approval as security, privacy and compliance.

By Christine Campbell • March 19, 2026

The role of IT in promoting a circular economy

IT leaders play a key role in promoting a circular economy. Longer hardware lifecycles and broad sustainability goals can aid businesses amid increasing environmental pressures.

By Damon Garn • March 11, 2026

How can AI help sustainability?

AI holds potential for sustainability, despite concerns of energy consumption and privacy. But it's too early in AI's lifespan to know its full environmental and social impacts.

By Michaela Goss • March 4, 2026

How to lead on sustainability in the rise of greenhushing

Sustainability leaders have been navigating a period of uncertainty. While they work to keep their initiatives afloat, they can also prepare for a more stable future.

By Michaela Goss • Feb. 27, 2026

The importance of sustainability and finance alignment

How can sustainability leaders get CFOs on board with their strategies? They must speak the same language. Cut the jargon and translate sustainability values into business terms.

By Michaela Goss • Feb. 24, 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.

By Jacob Roundy • Jan. 27, 2026

The CIO’s guide to equitable emerging tech

CIOs must prioritize equity when adopting new technologies to prevent harm, improve accessibility and make sure the technology enhances rather than amplifies existing inequities.

By Alison Roller • Jan. 23, 2026

Offshore wind project suspensions pose challenges for CIOs

Trump administration offshore wind suspensions disrupt data center clean energy supply, raise power costs, threaten grid reliability, delay climate goals and affect CIO planning.

By Julie Hanson • Jan. 23, 2026

Sustainable procurement strategies and policies for CIOs

Sustainable procurement is crucial for CIOs to manage risks, comply with ESG regulations and enhance digital resilience amid rising energy costs and emissions.

By Kashyap Kompella • Jan. 14, 2026

The role of CFOs in sustainability strategies

CFOs have become essential to drive sustainability efforts. They manage complex investments and ensure rigorous ESG reporting alongside IT to improve data workflows.

By Christine Campbell • Jan. 9, 2026

How ethical sourcing can improve supply chains

Ethical sourcing can benefit supply chains, as it ensures suppliers' accountability and transparency, aligns with ESG goals, drives customer satisfaction and minimizes risks.

By Mary Pratt • Dec. 23, 2025

7 supply chain traceability challenges

Supply chain traceability faces challenges, like data fragmentation and poor visibility, that complicate compliance with regulations on sustainability and human rights.

By Carolyn Heinze • Dec. 18, 2025

How to launch a corporate recycling initiative

Corporate recycling initiatives have gone beyond basics, and IT leaders play a crucial role in that. From physical to digital waste, recycling can help teams hit their ESG goals.

By Christine Campbell • Dec. 15, 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.

By Harriet Jamieson , Kinza Yasar • Dec. 11, 2025

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.

By Craig Stedman, Lauren Paul • Nov. 21, 2025

ESG strategy and management 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.

By Craig Stedman • Nov. 21, 2025

5 business sustainability trends for 2026

Regulatory shifts and tech advances are shaping business sustainability trends for 2026, including AI, climate risk, data centers, circular economy and ROI.

By Tim Murphy • Nov. 18, 2025

9 supply chain traceability software to consider

Supply chain traceability software can enhance supplier visibility and compliance, helping organizations navigate complex global supply chains more effectively.

By Christine Campbell • Nov. 14, 2025

Top 5 ESG influencers for CISOs and CIOs to follow

The complexity of ESG regulatory landscapes means it is more important than ever for CIOs and CISOs to stay up to date. These ESG influencers share updates, analysis and insights.

By Harriet Jamieson • Nov. 14, 2025

EmTech MIT 2025 looks at the future of U.S. nuclear energy

Experts at EmTech MIT 2025 discussed the latest breakthroughs in sustainable technology and nuclear energy. What successes do they predict for the future of nuclear in the U.S.?

By Everett Bishop • Nov. 13, 2025

9 biggest examples of greenwashing

Sustainable marketing can improve brand loyalty, but greenwashing diminishes it. Explore nine real-world examples of greenwashing.

By Tim Murphy • Nov. 13, 2025

5 real-world examples of the circular economy

The circular economy promotes sustainability in IT by extending product life and reducing waste. These examples show how it can cut costs and align with environmental goals.

By Christine Campbell • Oct. 31, 2025

What to know about the circular economy and sustainability

IT circular economy practices focus on device refurbishment strategies and sustainability metrics to reduce waste while achieving cost savings and environmental goals.

By Jim O'Donnell • Oct. 28, 2025

How tariffs affect corporate ESG initiatives

ESG initiatives, like all areas of business, are affected by President Trump's tariffs. Here's what CIOs need to know to keep the supply chain moving and ESG programs supported.

By Andy Patrizio • Oct. 28, 2025