Sustainability

Why water must no longer be the forgotten utility

2 months ago2 months ago8 mins

Op-ed by Amy Copson, water procurement manager, Consultus International. With temperatures rising and dry weather patterns becoming the new normal,…

The role of business in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has "never been more important," Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and executive director of the UN Global Compact has told the 2026 SDG Business Forum.

Role of business has ‘never been more important’ to achieving the SDGs

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

The role of business in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has “never been more important,” Sanda Ojiambo, CEO…

Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction of the time previously required, according to a new article published by Harvard Business Review.

AI can make sustainability analysis more financially focused, say experts

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction…

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Sustainability Reporting World Cup 2026 – And the winner is…

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

All good things must come to an end, and the inaugural Sustainability Reporting World Cup, which kicked off on 12…

While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms doing so has fallen for two years in a row, according to new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

Dutch firms investing less in sustainability, data shows

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

While more than three fifths (61.5%) of Dutch businesses made sustainability and climate-neutral investments last year, the proportion of firms…

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural 'Ambition Into Action' report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning #sustainability vision into business reality. Here’s our interview with John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon.

Ambition Into Action – John Thomas, Global Sustainability Director, Transformation and Engagement, Decathlon

3 months ago3 months ago5 mins

SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn't shield firms from criticism – in fact, it can have the opposite effect, according to a new study by Radboud University.

Sustainability reporting can increase scrutiny on firms from investors and other stakeholders

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn’t shield…