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The clear business case for environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability isn't just an exercise in 'doing good' -- it has a clear ROI. Here's how to get it.

By Kashyap Kompella • May 1, 2025

How AI can strengthen ESG reporting

Gathering data across an ecosystem of stakeholders is a slog. But with the right tools, it can be easier.

By Kashyap Kompella • April 25, 2025

14 types of diversity in the workplace

Diversity can help improve a company's bottom line, but the term often causes confusion. Learn about the different types and how to use them to build a supportive work environment.

By Jacob Roundy • April 17, 2025

5 main types of greenhouse gases explained

If you're confused about what greenhouse gases are and why they matter, you're not alone. Learn about carbon, methane and others, and what they have to do with climate change.

By Jacob Roundy, Diann Daniel • April 16, 2025

15 sustainable office ideas that businesses should explore

Learn how to create a more sustainable workplace with these eco-friendly ideas everyone can support. Leaders, managers and employees can all play a role.

By Molly Driscoll, Jacob Roundy • March 31, 2025

Learn the benefits of an environmental management system

An environmental management system offers cost savings, sustainability efficiencies and other benefits. Learn about its advantages as well as limitations and how ISO 14001 relates.

By Paul Kirvan • March 26, 2025

How to build a sustainability performance management stack

Sustainability pressure will continue to grow -- despite headlines that suggest otherwise -- and smart business and IT leaders understand how to use new tech to help meet demands.

By Kashyap Kompella • March 24, 2025

6 sustainability tech stack components for greener enterprises

Learn what a sustainability tech stack is, how it can support business goals and which components are most essential.

By Kashyap Kompella • March 14, 2025

The Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of AI and DEI

AI tools can further bias and discrimination, but such tools also have the potential to support fairness and inclusivity. Which side will prevail?

By Carolyn Heinze • March 11, 2025

IRA fate will affect U.S. renewable energy projects

Companies have invested in renewable energy projects from solar to geothermal. The Trump administration's focus on oil and gas could slow renewable energy research and advancement.

By Makenzie Holland • Feb. 21, 2025

How CIOs can reduce AI’s negative environmental impact

AI is a power-hungry beast -- here's how to tame it.

By Kashyap Kompella • Feb. 7, 2025

Trump’s shift in climate policy alters business strategies

Business strategies on climate and environmental goals will change during the next four years, under the Trump administration.

By Makenzie Holland • Jan. 24, 2025

Carbon reporting tools address CSRD challenges

The market for tools that help companies deal with sustainability regulations grows as they face mounting requirements, including the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.

By Jim O'Donnell • Jan. 21, 2025

Tech’s glaring gender gap and how to fix it

'Bro culture' reigns supreme in many corners of technology, creating workplaces that are hostile to women and other underrepresented groups. It's time for a change.

By Mary Pratt • Jan. 9, 2025

DEI backlash grows as Congress, Walmart scale back efforts

The next Congress is almost certain to approve legislation banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Some businesses, such as Walmart, are also pulling back on DEI.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Nov. 27, 2024

Diversity in leadership: Forge your own success

Eugina Jordan is a CMO in tech who wrote a leadership book for underrepresented professionals who want to become corporate leaders. Here, she answers four questions about the book.

By Natasha Carter • Oct. 30, 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.

By Jim O'Donnell • Oct. 25, 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.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Oct. 25, 2024

In defense of a digital circular economy

Digital tech can potentially help companies follow the circular economy model, but critics point out possible issues as well, including continuing demand for plastics. Learn more.

By Guilliean Pacheco, MIT Press • Oct. 23, 2024

How data analytics could improve sustainability

Organizational leaders can't just assess sustainability efforts by feel. Instead, using data and analysis is key. So why aren't more organizations using these?

By Mary Pratt • Oct. 22, 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.

By George Lawton • Oct. 21, 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.

By Makenzie Holland • Oct. 4, 2024

How digital twins can help support sustainability

Digital twin technology shows promise as a sustainability tool-- but it's no panacea.

By Mary Pratt • Oct. 3, 2024

How to address the challenges of AI-driven digital twins

The market for AI-driven digital twins is growing, with potential to accelerate climate action. IT leaders implementing digital twin tech should use these tips to succeed.

By Jo North • Oct. 2, 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.

By Mary Pratt • Oct. 2, 2024