Companies face increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers to produce comprehensive sustainability reports. Investors are a primary driver, as they view a company’s sustainability efforts as a measure of…
While environmental policy has traditionally been implemented by lawmakers, climate change litigation is shifting the debate about sustainability to the courtroom, with courts ruling on climate lawsuits and establishing a…
Driven primarily by a massive expansion in data centers, AI energy demands could potentially reach 400 terawatt-hours by 2030, a sharp increase from just under 100 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2020.…
While there has been a significant shift from the previous US administration’s emphasis on policies promoting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, sustainability efforts still persist, driven in part by…
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF), one of the largest public pension plans in the US, recently made two major sustainability announcements. First, the fund has committed a…
Corporate sustainability groups are reorganizing and realigning in response to the current economic and political environment. While companies remain focused on sustainability, they are adapting their structures to navigate increasing…
While global statistics on the number of companies using artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainability are still emerging and vary depending on the definition and scope, several reports and surveys offer…
Despite the rolling back of environmental policies due to President Trump’s political agenda, some states are moving forward on addressing climate change issues. As of April 10, several US states…
Even as the Trump administration rolls back the environmental protections that the Biden administration had implemented, it is important for companies to recognize and acknowledge the impact that the changes…
2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, leading to more intense hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. The global average temperature in 2024 was…
