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Markets were dominated by extreme geopolitical volatility in early April as tensions between the United States, Iran and Israel repeatedly escalated and de-escalated around control of the Strait of Hormuz, driving sharp swings in energy prices and risk sentiment.
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‘Business as usual’ no longer an option for energy procurement

1 day ago1 day ago5 mins

Op-ed by Conor Klaptayj, strategic risk manager, Consultus International. Markets were dominated by extreme geopolitical volatility in early April as…

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The conflict involving Iran and the resulting instability around the Strait of Hormuz have pushed energy security back to the center of the global policy agenda.
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Will the Iran crisis really accelerate the energy transition?

2 days ago2 days ago8 mins

Op-ed by Matthew Haswell, director of clients at Boss Energy. The conflict involving Iran and the resulting instability around the…

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Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid cooling Op-ed by Dave Sierra and Scott Shadley, Solidigm
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Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid cooling

3 days ago3 days ago9 mins

Op-ed by Dave Sierra and Scott Shadley, Solidigm. The AI boom is a thirsty business. By 2028, AI data centres…

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ESG didn’t fail. We diluted it – and then blamed it for not delivering Op-ed by Therese Baptiste, CEO of BaptElis b.v. and author, Empowering Social Growth.
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ESG didn’t fail. We diluted it – and then blamed it for not delivering

1 week ago1 week ago8 mins

Op-ed by Therese Baptiste, CEO of BaptElis b.v. and author, Empowering Social Growth. Somewhere between ambition and implementation, we replaced…

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Op-ed by Roger Lewis, head of sustainable investment consulting, Ilex Associates.
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How sustainability boosts access to capital and attracts investors

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago6 mins

Op-ed by Roger Lewis, head of sustainable investment consulting, Ilex Associates. A company accessing debt or equity capital is at…

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Managing director of UK renewable energy company, Geo Green Power, James Cunningham.
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Green tech leader says investment in renewables can be the key to UK energy security

2 weeks ago2 weeks ago9 mins

In a recent corporate statement, the managing director of UK renewable energy company Geo Green Power, James Cunningham (pictured), has…

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Why aviation’s next sustainability gains will come from inside the cabin Op-ed by Paul Bilham, chief commercial officer, Immfly.
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Why aviation’s next sustainability gains will come from inside the cabin

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago9 mins

Op-ed by Paul Bilham, chief commercial officer, Immfly. Airlines tend to talk about sustainability in terms of big moves —…

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Every day, billions of products, from the eggs we eat to the leather in our shoes, depend on animals raised far from public view. What happens to these animals before they reach the shelf can create major risks for the brands that sell them.
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The animal welfare risk hiding in global supply chains

1 month ago1 month ago8 mins

Op-ed by Daniel Philemon, risk evangelist at Aravo. Every day, billions of products, from the eggs we eat to the…

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On Global Recycling Day, it is time to ask why the EU’s landmark packaging regulation is looking in the wrong direction. Op-ed by Thomas Körmendi, CEO of Elopak.
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Europe has a packaging problem, and it’s not the one you think

1 month ago1 month ago8 mins

On Global Recycling Day, it is time to ask why the EU’s landmark packaging regulation is looking in the wrong…

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For more than a decade, we have been told that purpose-led brands will outperform the market. That is no longer a prediction; it is observable reality.
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Purpose without reputation is a wasted asset

1 month ago1 month ago9 mins

Op-ed by Iain Patton, director, Ethical Team PR. For more than a decade, we have been told that purpose-led brands…

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INTERVIEWS

  • Ambition Into Action – Hanne Søndergaard, Executive Vice President of Agriculture, Sustainability and Communication, Arla FoodsApril 24, 2026
  • The Red Way – Liverpool Football Club’s Rishi Jain talks to SustainabilityOnlineApril 22, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Renee Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer, eBayApril 21, 2026
  • Ambition Into Action – Hedwig Sietsma, Global Director – Sustainability, FugroApril 17, 2026
  • SustainaSeed’s Yuko Nakahata on why ESG should be a growth strategy, not a box-ticking exerciseApril 14, 2026

EXPLAINER

  • ‘Business as usual’ no longer an option for energy procurementApril 24, 2026
  • Will the Iran crisis really accelerate the energy transition?April 23, 2026
  • Why AI data storage is too thirsty for hybrid coolingApril 22, 2026
  • ESG didn’t fail. We diluted it – and then blamed it for not deliveringApril 15, 2026
  • How sustainability boosts access to capital and attracts investorsApril 10, 2026

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