Data Centre Emissions Anthropic-xAI deal sparks growing concerns over environmental impact of AI gold rush CSOs have a small window of opportunity to nudge the industry towards responsible practices. Melodie Michel 20 May 2026
Artificial Intelligence The CSO’s AI reckoning: Fernanda Torre on governance, energy and strategic value “We are in the Wild West when it comes to AI at the moment." Melodie Michel 04 May 2026
Policy & Standards Coalition launched to set clear standards for green data centres “Trillions are going into building AI data centres, but without clear standards, it risks becoming a climate disaster." Melodie Michel 23 April 2026
ESG Reporting Shareholders push for climate accountability ahead of AGMs Big tech investors are growing concerned over the environmental impacts of the AI push. Melodie Michel 07 April 2026
Retail Consumer goods sector reports sustainability progress despite disruptions “Despite another year of economic and geopolitical shifts, our members continue to show their commitment and resolve." Melodie Michel 03 April 2026
Water risk Water stress pushes power sector towards new cooling technologies Electricity generation and AI computing are placing growing pressure on already limited water resources. Melodie Michel 02 April 2026
Artificial Intelligence Companies not doing enough to protect employees from impacts of AI "There is more to be done to ensure that this technology is adopted responsibly.” Melodie Michel 31 March 2026
People & Culture OVHCloud’s Gregory Lebourg on why vertical integration could be the cloud industry’s sustainability advantage “Before having a differentiating factor, we should all speak the same language." Melodie Michel 11 March 2026
Data and Technology Google helps CDP build AI-powered climate adaptation tool Climate resilience financing requirements for subnational governments has soared to a record US$105 billion. Melodie Michel 10 March 2026
Energy Transition AI and air conditioning’s energy demand threaten clean power gains, scientists warn “We need policies that curb unnecessary energy use and shape demand." Melodie Michel 16 February 2026
CSO atNorth Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer Janne Sigurdsson on what takes to meet data centre demand sustainably “We cannot talk about sustainability and regeneration without talking about community." Melodie Michel 28 January 2026
WEF Conflict and societal divisions displace climate risks in Global Risk Report 2026 Societal concerns such as inequality, erosion of human rights and involuntary migration are high in the list of risks. Melodie Michel 15 January 2026