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How to make a business case for sustainable IT

Enterprise technology can help support ESG goals. Learn why leaders shouldn't necessarily focus on that when seeking approval for a green IT project.

By Tom Nolle • Sept. 26, 2024

U.S. finds women persistently underrepresented in tech

Women make up less than a quarter of high-skill tech workers, according to a new U.S. report. The reasons for this low number, which hasn't changed much since 2005, are unclear.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Sept. 11, 2024

How edge can help improve sustainability -- and how it can’t

Edge computing can help support sustainability, but it has a negative environmental impact as well. Learn about the technology's benefits and challenges.

By Tom Nolle • Sept. 10, 2024

What is an ESG score?

An ESG score is a way to assign a quantitative metric, such as a numerical score or letter rating, to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts or an organization.

By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Sean Kerner • Sept. 5, 2024

18 sustainability management software providers to consider

Various software tools are available to help manage ESG and sustainability initiatives. Here's a look at 18 sustainability management vendors and their products.

By Craig Stedman , George Lawton • Aug. 28, 2024

How much do consumers care about ESG and sustainability?

Find out whether consumers make purchasing decisions based on sustainability, climate impact and other ESG issues and to what extent these factors drive their behavior.

By Carolyn Heinze • Aug. 23, 2024

Sustainability training for employees: Benefits and tips

More organizations have ESG goals. But if leaders are overlooking employee education, success is unlikely. Here's why sustainability training matters and how to get it right.

By Carolyn Heinze • Aug. 22, 2024

A timeline and history of ESG investing, rules and practices

Many events, trends and actions have influenced the development of corporate ESG strategies and ESG investing approaches. These are key milestones to know about.

By George Lawton • Aug. 16, 2024

What is ESG data? Examples, uses, issues

As more companies are judged on their sustainability profile, ESG data has become critical. Learn what it is -- including examples -- and why it’s important.

By Mary Pratt • Aug. 14, 2024

ESG risks explained: Examples and tips on managing them

Organizations face various business risks related to environmental, social and governance issues. These are notable ones, with advice on how to manage them.

By Donald Farmer • Aug. 7, 2024

What is a chief sustainability officer (CSO)?

A chief sustainability officer (CSO) is an executive tasked with improving sustainability within the company.

By George Lawton • Aug. 2, 2024

AI for ESG: Benefits, challenges and the CIO’s role

The hype surrounding artificial intelligence has extended to its use in ESG. But, as in other areas, AI is no panacea. Learn how the tech can both help -- and hurt -- sustainability.

By Mary Pratt • Aug. 1, 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.

By Sean Kerner • July 31, 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.

By Donald Farmer • July 29, 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.

By Sean Kerner • July 29, 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.

By Mary Pratt • July 23, 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.

By Alexander Gillis • July 17, 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.

By Jim O'Donnell • July 16, 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.

By Ana Salom-Boira • July 1, 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.

By Mary Pratt • June 12, 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.

By Mary Pratt • June 12, 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.

By Jon Brown • June 4, 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.

By Jacob Roundy • May 31, 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.

By Paul Kirvan • May 15, 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.

By Jim O'Donnell • May 2, 2024