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Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a 'major consideration' in their companies' responsible AI strategies, according to a new report by The Conference Board.

Environmental impact a low priority in many US firms’ AI strategies

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Just 13% of sustainability leaders say that environmental impact is a ‘major consideration’ in their companies’ responsible AI strategies, according…

A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, EuroChambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns about the manner in which the Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) will apply to goods already placed on the market.

European business associations raise concerns about ECGT Directive

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A number of leading European business organisations, including AIM, EuroCommerce, Eurochambres, FoodDrink Europe, Ecommerce Europe and others, have raised concerns…

Paul Polman on the importance of maintaining momentum on sustainability

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One of the world’s most influential sustainability leaders, Paul Polman is best known for his ten years at the helm…

European Parliament, Council reach deal to reduce corporate sustainability requirements

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Negotiators at the European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement to ‘simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements’,…

The private sector is likely to take over from government regulation as the key driver of sustainability initiatives in 2026, according to a new report by CSO Futures.

Sustainability to be driven more by private sector than by government in 2026

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The private sector is likely to take over from government regulation as the key driver of sustainability initiatives in 2026,…

Some 95% of corporate leaders view sustainability as a commercial opportunity, while almost all (99%) expect it to drive differentiated competitive advantage over the next three years, a new report by HSBC has found.

95% of corporate leaders view sustainability as a commercial opportunity: HSBC

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Some 95% of corporate leaders view sustainability as a commercial opportunity, while almost all (99%) expect it to drive differentiated…

Actor and humanitarian activist Benedict Cumberbatch has told the AIB Sustainability Conference in Dublin that he believes sustainability is the "number one key growth industry" for business.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch on why sustainability is a smart investment

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Actor and humanitarian activist Benedict Cumberbatch has told the AIB Sustainability Conference in Dublin that he believes sustainability is the…

According to Novuna Business Finance, small business owners are 'leading a quiet sustainability revolution', incorporating ESG initiatives into their day-to-day work to drive business performance.

5 ways small business owners are turning sustainability into success

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According to Novuna Business Finance, small business owners are ‘leading a quiet sustainability revolution’, incorporating ESG initiatives into their day-to-day…