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Walmart works on carbon emissions, prepares for new rules

Walmart is working on its carbon emissions reduction goals as the EU, U.S. and states like California advance carbon emission and climate risk reporting rules.

By Makenzie Holland • Oct. 6, 2023

Is the metaverse bad for the environment? Exploring a VR world

While the metaverse has negative impacts on the environment, some believe it can also aid in sustainability efforts. Take a look at these complex issues.

By Mary Pratt • Sept. 15, 2023

4 tips to avoid greenwashing with authentic commitment

Greenwashing can undermine an organization's reputation, but practicing sustainability makes all the difference. Learn how to avoid the label with these actionable tips.

By Tanvir Khan • Sept. 11, 2023

Sustainability 360 looks to ease ESG data reporting

Deloitte partners with Salesforce and AT&T on Sustainability 360 for ESG data management that's built on Salesforce Net Zero Cloud to help companies meet increasing regulations.

By Jim O'Donnell • Sept. 8, 2023

Toward justice and sustainability in the tech industry

In this excerpt from his book 'Insolvent,' author and professor Christoph Becker outlines why and how to reorient the tech sector toward social justice and sustainability.

By Lev Craig, MIT Press • Sept. 6, 2023

The role of tech in climate change and climate justice

In this interview, Insolvent author Christoph Becker discusses tech's complex effects on climate and society and the need to center social justice and sustainability in computing.

By Lev Craig • Sept. 6, 2023

Hitachi Energy-Google Cloud make energy data accessible

Hitachi Energy Velocity Suite Power Prices is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enabling access to energy data that can help with power consumption.

By Jim O'Donnell • Aug. 31, 2023

Businesses should prepare for climate risk reporting

California lawmakers have proposed legislation requiring climate risk reporting from businesses as the U.S. SEC also works on a final climate risk disclosure rule.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 30, 2023

What to know about ESG data across ERP, enterprise systems

No single enterprise systems holds the key to ESG reporting. Instead, data is spread across ERP and other software systems. Here's what IT and sustainability leaders should know.

By Carolyn Heinze • Aug. 24, 2023

HPE advances ambitious sustainability goals

From an accelerated net-zero goal to an enhanced portfolio of sustainable IT offerings, HPE shares updates from the company's latest Living Progress report.

By Jon Brown • Aug. 21, 2023

Sustainability partnership: How CSOs and CIOs can team up

Learn how sustainability leaders and IT leaders can partner for ESG success by collaborating on tech selection, prioritizing the right data and allowing for tension.

By Carolyn Heinze • Aug. 18, 2023

5 ways tech leaders can power environmental sustainability

As organizations prioritize environmental sustainability, technology leaders have the opportunity to help support success. Here are five steps that help.

By Abhijit Sunil • Aug. 2, 2023

Tech events tout sustainability, need meaningful metrics

Some companies are trying to make their events more environmentally responsible, but claims such as carbon offsetting must be examined carefully.

By Jim O'Donnell • Aug. 1, 2023

Experts talk impact, challenges of AI and emerging tech

Companies must consider many risks as AI and other emerging technologies evolve at a rapid pace. In this interview excerpt, experts discuss the societal and environmental effects.

By Diann Daniel • July 27, 2023

10 tips for a successful sustainability journey

Sustainability isn't a one-and-done endeavor but rather a journey your organization will need to prioritize going forward. Here's how to create success.

By Mary Pratt • July 26, 2023

EU CSRD could raise bar on quality of ESG data

The European Union's new ESG reporting framework looks beyond environmental data across social and corporate governance metrics, according to one analyst.

By Makenzie Holland • July 25, 2023

Sustainability initiatives have a short-term ROI problem

Sustainability initiatives are viewed as profit killers partially because how to measure success of projects pushing beyond a financial return on investment is still being decided.

By Jim O'Donnell • July 24, 2023

4 sustainability leaders reveal career path, challenges, goals

There's a demand for companies to create dedicated sustainability roles. Here are key insights and advice from four sustainability leaders on how to succeed in this career path.

By Carolyn Heinze • July 13, 2023

Salesforce adds SASB templates to Net Zero Cloud

Salesforce's Net Zero Cloud now includes its SASB Report Builder, which is designed to help companies gather and disclose industry-specific ESG risk data.

By Jim O'Donnell • July 6, 2023

green collar job

A green collar job is an employment opportunity that helps create or support environmental and sustainable practices and technologies.

By George Lawton • June 30, 2023

Climate Vault launches new carbon reduction venture

Climate Vault's approach to CO2 reduction allows companies to buy and lock up pollution permits in cap-and-trade markets, making it more expensive to generate emissions.

By Jim O'Donnell • June 27, 2023

HPE adds environmental reporting dashboard to GreenLake

A new dashboard for HPE's GreenLake tracks a company's carbon emissions and energy use. But ESG experts warn the lack of standardization opens the market up to greenwashing.

By Tim McCarthy • June 5, 2023

Sustainability highlights from Dell Technologies World 2023

At Dell Technologies World 2023, company reps discussed sustainability and showed some areas where the company has advanced. But making progress is no straightforward journey.

By Jon Brown • June 1, 2023

Responsible innovation: 5 questions tech leaders must ask

For too long, innovation has occurred at the expense of environmental and social sustainability. Today's leaders must now prioritize responsible innovation. Learn how.

By Bruno Sarda and Karima Zedan • May 11, 2023

An examination of what it means to be a woman in tech

What does it mean to be a woman in tech and how can companies help their female workers? Learn how companies can offer support.

By Molly Driscoll • May 1, 2023