IBM is moving to address one of the persistent bottlenecks in corporate climate reporting: the accuracy and usability of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. The company has introduced the Envizi...
IBM Research and Nestlé R&D have partnered to leverage artificial intelligence and deep tech to accelerate the discovery of sustainable packaging solutions. The collaboration has produced a generative AI tool...
IBM and the European Space Agency (ESA) have open-sourced TerraMind, the most advanced generative AI foundation model for Earth observation, now available on Hugging Face. Trained on TerraMesh—the largest geospatial...
The partnership integrates Ramboll’s sustainability consulting expertise with IBM’s Envizi ESG Suite, helping businesses manage ESG data, automate insights, and improve emissions reporting. “IBM is very excited to work with...
IBM and L’Oréal have teamed up to create an industry-first AI foundation model designed to revolutionize cosmetic formulation. The collaboration aims to integrate sustainability into every product line by leveraging...
IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife unveiled SWAT VEXA, a free AI virtual assistant, today at COP16 in Riyadh, marking a major step forward in sustainable agriculture. Built using IBM’s Deep...
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IBM’s first-ever State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024 revealed critical insights into the intersection of sustainability and technology. The report highlighted that 88% of business leaders plan to increase IT...
IBM Expands Asset Management with Maximo Renewables IBM has officially launched IBM Maximo Renewables, a comprehensive tool designed to help organizations manage and optimize their renewable energy assets. This innovative...
IBM has released its first-ever State of Sustainability Readiness Report 2024, revealing that 88% of business leaders plan to increase IT investments for sustainability over the next 12 months. Conducted...
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announced new AI-powered tools designed to guide sustainable urban development globally. These tools, launched as part of the...
Key Impact Points: IBM has acquired Prescinto, a leading asset performance management (APM) SaaS provider for renewable energy. The acquisition strengthens IBM’s Maximo Application Suite (MAS), enhancing its ability to...
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched two innovative energy models aimed at accelerating a global energy transition. Hosted on UNDP’s GeoHub platform, these free, interactive models...
IBM’s “Sustainability Technology Guide for Executives” offers a comprehensive roadmap for Asia Pacific businesses to harness technology for sustainability. Despite the growing importance of sustainable practices, only 21% of organizations...
IBM and WWF-Germany have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop an AI-powered solution aimed at supporting the conservation of keystone species, starting with the critically endangered African forest elephant. This...
Strategic Collaboration for Sustainability IBM (NYSE) and JLL (NYSE) have unveiled a global sustainability solution, powered by IBM Envizi technology, to enhance ESG reporting and data management in the commercial...
IBM’s Maximo Application Suite 9.0 introduces AI-powered features to enhance asset lifecycle management. These innovations aim to reduce costs, improve reliability, and support sustainability initiatives. Key features include work order...
Christina Shim has been appointed as IBM’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Christina, formerly the global head of IBM Sustainability Software, brings almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology,...
IBM® has announced the addition of new features to its IBM Envizi™ product, further enhancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting capabilities. These updates enable organizations to comply with...
Stockholm — A New Model for Green Steel Demand Microsoft has signed two agreements with Swedish green steelmaker Stegra, marking one of the most significant corporate commitments yet to near-zero...
China has pledged for the first time to cut its greenhouse gas emissions in absolute terms, committing to reduce economy-wide net emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035, “striving...
In manufacturing, the risks are high for any company that jumps right into the next emerging technology without first doing research and developing a thoughtful, strategic business plan for implementation...
Brazil Ramps Up Forest Finance The Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB Finance Coalition) has secured more than $4.5 billion in commitments to forest and bioeconomy projects, accelerating momentum...
Redwood Conservation Anchors Apple’s U.S. Climate Strategy Apple has partnered with The Conservation Fund to restore and sustainably manage the Gualala River Forest, a coastal redwood landscape that has long...
Microsoft Backs Cement Decarbonization Microsoft has taken another step to decarbonize its global operations, announcing an investment through its Climate Innovation Fund in Fortera, a U.S.-based developer of low-carbon cement....
A Global Platform Backed by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative has opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program,...
Madrid strategy sets course for next decade Iberdrola, Europe’s largest utility, unveiled a sweeping €110 billion ($120 billion) investment plan through 2031, cementing its shift away from risk-heavy renewable generation...
Paris: A Decisive Step in France’s Energy Transition The French government has selected TotalEnergies, in partnership with RWE, to develop and operate the “Centre Manche 2” offshore wind project, the...
Global Push from Climate Week NYC Schneider Electric used Climate Week NYC to announce a major expansion of its global supply chain decarbonization programs, doubling down on its strategy to...
A New Phase for Australia’s Renewable Sector La Caisse, the Canadian investment group formerly known as CDPQ, has reached binding agreements to acquire Edify Energy, one of Australia’s leading renewable...
A Defining Call in New York At the opening of the Global Renewables Summit during Climate Week NYC, an influential gathering of heads of government, corporate executives, financiers, and civil...
New York Sets the Stage for Belém Speaking at Climate Week in Manhattan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged governments and business leaders to “step it up fast”...
Singapore turns to global carbon markets The Singapore government will purchase 2.175 million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits from projects in Ghana, Peru, and Paraguay, marking one of its largest...
A Strategic Response to Market Complexity Ahead of New York Climate Week, the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Academy and Wharton Executive Education announced the launch of a joint executive...
Fusion Moves Closer to Market Italian energy major Eni has agreed to purchase more than $1 billion worth of electricity from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ (CFS) first commercial-scale fusion power plant,...
San Francisco Nonprofit Targets Bottleneck in Carbon Markets Cool Effect, a Bay Area nonprofit focused on advancing high-quality carbon projects, has launched a $1 million award designed to help promising...
A New Approach to Food Waste IKEA U.S. has launched a food waste pilot program that takes a direct aim at one of retail’s most stubborn environmental challenges: organic waste....
Papenburg project moves forward Mercedes-Benz AG and UKA Group have received clearance to begin construction of a 140-megawatt wind farm on the automaker’s 800-hectare test track in northern Germany. Scheduled...