CEOs are feeling more hopeful about their immediate prospects and the actions they need to take now to create capital for investment in future growth. But in a challenging market, there remains a focus on short-term returns. Respondents indicated that longer-term ambitions around decarbonization and the creation of new revenue
By Sanaullah Ataullah | The Peninsula Qatar has achieved the indicators of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on water and sanitation by ensuring the access to clean water and sanitation for all in the country, said Kahramaa chief. SDG 6 envisions “clean water and sanitation for all”. It is one of
Global and regional leaders called for a decisive plan to encourage further ingenuity and to tap into emerging technologies and digital innovation to bolster the huge effort required to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 as the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Earth Day serves as a poignant reminder that stakes from climate change and decarbonization have never been higher—and decarbonization has never been more critical. But decarbonizing the global economy to reach net zero is no simple feat: our research indicates the transition could require an additional $3.5 trillion in annual
Multiple startups, backed by angel investors and venture capitalists, continue to build and launch SaaS-based software platforms to address carbon accounting, regulations such as CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), and key vertical market opportunities. The latest business moves involve such startups as BeCause, Coolset, Cozero, and Sumday. Here’s a sampling of their strategies, and early clues
How will the cloud services market further evolve to potentially address sustainability, green IT services and circular economy business needs in 2024? We’re glad you asked. Here are 10 sustainability-related predictions describing what may be next for public cloud service providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, etc), co-location
The use of generative AI is growing rapidly, being adopted across numerous industries and reaching more users worldwide. As generative AI models become more complex and larger in scale, it is crucial that efforts are made to minimize their environmental impact. This requires continuous work to reduce energy usage and
Mergers and Acquisitions M&A (merger and acquisition) activity in the sustainability market remains steady. Here are regularly updated lists tracking sustainability business buyers, sellers, private equity investors and more. Annual Lists: Sustainability Mergers and Acquisitions Monthly Lists: Sustainability M&A Deals M&A Deals That We Cover We track M&A deals involving:
In the ever-changing landscape of business, CEOs in the United States are navigating a complex web of challenges and opportunities. With a strategic eye on sustainability, they are proactively addressing the demands of the modern economy while staying true to their long-term visions. CEO Outlook Survey Insights According to the
