Policy & Standards

UN adopt first resolution on AI and environmental sustainability

Observers have deplored the removal of references to specific emissions and water impacts from previous drafts.

Melodie Michel

15 December 2025

CSO

Data, practicality and resilience: Chief Sustainability Officers share 2026 predictions

With regulation taking a backseat next year, the focus will be on efficient reporting, resilience and local action.

Melodie Michel

03 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Companies deploying AI ‘at unprecedented speed’ without considering ESG risks

97% of firms do not take AI's environmental impacts into account.

Melodie Michel

25 November 2025

CSO

Global ESG and Regulatory Compliance Director Mary Jacques on how Lenovo uses AI for sustainability outcomes

The company is leveraging AI for sustainability in manufacturing, product design and sales.

Melodie Michel

19 November 2025

Artificial Intelligence

What's the environmental impact of an AI query? A definitive directory

All the energy, water and emissions data shared by Big Tech and nonprofits to date.

Melodie Michel

11 November 2025

Tech

From green AI to sustainable tech outcomes: Why CSOs and CTOs should grow engagement towards a shared vision

Aligning the two functions is critical in the age of AI.

Melodie Michel

03 November 2025

Sustainability Governance

CSO x CTO: The new power partnership - Watch this CSO Futures webinar

The webinar is now available on replay for CSO Futures subscribers.

Melodie Michel

30 October 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI skills every sustainability leader should learn

“AI is quickly becoming an essential part of the sustainability toolkit, but it’s only effective when practitioners know how to use it responsibly and confidently."

Melodie Michel

28 October 2025

Energy Transition

Companies form coalition to accelerate AI energy efficiency

Members saved US$164 million in energy costs last year.

Melodie Michel

16 October 2025

Energy Transition

Energy transition slows in the US – but rest of the world maintains momentum

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C without a temporary overshoot is no longer possible.

Melodie Michel

08 October 2025

AI

How AI is likely to impact the Chief Sustainability Officer’s job

'CSOs don’t need to be AI experts overnight, but they do need to be curious, collaborative, and bold enough to experiment.'

Rachel Willcox

24 September 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Just 2% of firms have adequate responsible AI measures in place

AI incidents can cause direct financial losses, with 26% costing more than US$1 million.

Melodie Michel

19 August 2025