A new UN Cybercrime Treaty, poised to be adopted by the UN General Assembly later this year, is drawing intense criticism from over 100 human rights activists and civil society organizations (CSOs). These groups argue that the treaty could become a powerful tool for government repression, raising significant concerns about
Key Impact Points Today, the UN Global Compact Network USA (Network USA) announced this year’s American SDG Pioneers, highlighting business leaders who are championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Chosen from a network of over 900 businesses and organizations,
Key Impact Points: A recent survey of nearly 500 sustainability professionals highlights a growing concern about AI’s potential negative impact on sustainability efforts. Despite these concerns, 57% of respondents believe they can balance AI’s environmental challenges with its benefits. Salesforce‘s research sheds light on how companies are navigating this balancing
Key Impact Points: Brennan Spellacy, a visionary chemical engineer, is shaping the future of carbon reduction technology. Recognized as an honoree of the Forbes 30 Under 30 2024 Energy list, Brennan Spellacy co-founded Patch, a platform that is revolutionizing how companies approach and manage their carbon emissions. A Holistic Approach
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind energy, has unveiled a groundbreaking new installation method for offshore wind foundations that significantly reduces noise levels. This innovative approach, successfully tested in Germany, represents a major advancement in offshore wind technology, offering substantial benefits for marine life and the environment. Innovative Installation
Key Impact Points: This week, we spotlight Charitie Ropati, a remarkable Yup’ik and Samoan activist whose contributions to environmental advocacy and education have earned her the prestigious WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award for 2023. Her work exemplifies a profound commitment to integrating Indigenous knowledge within contemporary environmental and educational frameworks. Educational
Key Impact Points: Landmark Agreement 1PointFive, a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft to sell 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over the next six years. This marks the largest single purchase of CDR credits enabled by Direct
In the bustling realm of green technology and sustainability, finding the right support can make or break your startup. Whether it’s guidance, business support, or funding, startup accelerators and incubators are pivotal in nurturing these ventures. Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 sustainability-focused accelerators you should consider: Leading Sustainability
Instead of viewing sustainability regulations as a mandatory task, companies should see them as an opportunity to innovate and grow. This is the perspective shared by Michael Wagemans from KPMG and Valérie Siegler from Spadel. When Stephen Elop took over Nokia in 2010, he gave a staff speech that went
EQS Group Acquires Data Legal Drive to Enhance GDPR Compliance Software EQS Group, a sustainability software firm backed by Thoma Bravo, has acquired Data Legal Drive. This acquisition will enhance EQS’s portfolio with SaaS-based GDPR compliance software. Financial details were not disclosed. About Data Legal Drive Founded in 2018 and
