Energy Transition

New corporate coalition seeks to procure 24/7 local carbon-free electricity

"Location-based matching gives a clear demand signal to show where more carbon-free electricity is needed."

Melodie Michel

25 September 2024

Data and Technology

How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive

To avoid jeopardising their decarbonisation efforts, CSOs can promote more intentional AI use.

Melodie Michel

28 August 2024

Data and Technology

Tech giants urge transparency from data centre vendors amid AI-driven emissions rise

Embodied emissions from manufacturing and construction are estimated to make up 6.6% of data centres' Scope 3 footprint.

Melodie Michel

17 July 2024

Carbon removals

Big Tech bets on carbon credits as AI climate impact grows

Nature-based projects to remove CO2 from the atmosphere are often criticised for exaggerating their positive impacts, but the Symbiosis Coalition hopes to raise quality standards.

Melodie Michel

27 May 2024

Operations & Finance

Big business urged to set business travel targets as emissions inch towards pre-Covid 19 levels

Accenture's business travel emissions grew by 47% between 2022 and 2023.

Melodie Michel

12 March 2024

COP28

COP28 seen by Chief Sustainability Officers

CSOs reflect on green skills, farming ecosystems, carbon markets, transportation and the work left ahead as they leave Dubai.

Melodie Michel

11 December 2023