AI and climate change share a complex relationship that cannot be ignored. It is evident that AI contributes to environmental challenges, but it also offers solutions to fight them. Can AI’s potential environmental benefits outweigh its growing carbon footprint? Or does its expanding energy demand push our climate goals further away? The path forward requires balancing innovation with environmental responsibility, ensuring that technological progress doesn’t undermine the very planet it aims to protect.
Organizations that step into developing an effective sustainable procurement policy can bolster their long-term objectives. The guide presents practical examples of sustainable procurement in action, outlines the essential components of a robust sustainable procurement strategy, and explains why green procurement has evolved from an optional approach to a business imperative for 2025.
GRI Reporting Standards provide a standardized framework that enables companies to consistently report their sustainability performance, making it easier for all stakeholders to understand and evaluate these impacts. The comprehensive guide explains in detail how these standards still play a significant role in molding a transparent and sustainable global business environment.
The current marketplace is both conscious and quickly evolving. SMEs seeking resilience and positive impact must strategically integrate sustainable practices, even if they raise concerns. A well-laid-out ESG education is a worthy investment and can act as a catalyst for environmental responsibility and business growth.
Beyond regulatory compliance, ESG supply chain initiatives do deliver tangible business benefits, enhancing ESG performance and contributing to sustainable corporate growth. However, companies must also address substantial supply chain ESG risks, as sustainability challenges are projected to cost global companies $120 billion by 2026.
This year, the rare coincidence of Easter traditions is expected to bring a unique surge in the global holiday season, marked by various cultural events, amplifying travel, tourism, and retail activities. This situation presents significant waste management challenges.
Businesses can integrate indigenous sustainability practices to strengthen their environmental initiatives, manage climate risks, and create lasting positive impact. Going through practical applications of Indigenous wisdom in corporate settings.
Decarbonization plans and the chance of the EU’s goal to reduce GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 are realistically not feasible. Progress in addressing climate change is significantly behind schedule. Recent data shows potential excess emissions of up to 29% in various European economic sectors, meaning we are falling significantly short of reduction targets.
Can companies outside the threshold after the Omnibus Proposal committing to sustainability with voluntary reporting still stand out while staying competitive? Numerous organizations have been reporting voluntarily, using frameworks like EFRAG, which help them face the market pressures and demonstrate sustainability leadership.
In honoring the 2025 Internations Women’s Day and its theme ‘Accelerate Action,’ we emphasize how women leaders reshape sustainable development while examining successful case studies and understanding why gender equality is instrumental for environmental and economic progress.
