Sustainability

30 articles

A vibrant cityscape with green spaces and diverse people, symbolizing the integration of ESG principles with business growth and sustainability.
Professional Services

What Is ESG Integration and Why Does It Matter for Business Growth?

During financial crises, high Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) portfolios consistently outperform low ESG portfolios, according to Frontiers in Environmental Science .

Priya Sen·August 14, 2026
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Professional Services

How to Implement ESG Frameworks for Startups and Enterprises

From January 1, 2025, large Australian companies must lodge a yearly sustainability report with ASIC.

Leo Vance·August 9, 2026
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Events & Fairs

Global Startup Fairs & Innovation Challenges for 2026

Australian startup Number 8 Bio just landed a HK$120,000 grant and a game-changing partnership with DFI.

Leo Vance·August 6, 2026
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Enterprise

What Are Circular Economy Principles for Sustainable Business in 2026?

Globally, we generate about 1.

Priya Sen·August 3, 2026
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Events & Fairs

Navigating 2026 Startup Summits & Innovation Challenges

Number 8 Bio, a startup focused on cutting cattle methane, won HK$120,000 and a partnership with DFI Retail Group in 2026.

Leo Vance·July 31, 2026
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Industry Trends

AI Virtual Power Plants Ease Data Center Energy Crisis

A single large language model (LLM) training run consumes as much electricity as 100 US homes in a year, revealing the AI era's intense energy demands, according to MIT Technology Review .

Marcus Havel·July 20, 2026
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Industry Trends

What are circular economy principles for business sustainability?

Despite the urgent need for sustainable practices, the European Union's circular material use rate stood at a mere 11.

Olivia Hartwell·July 19, 2026
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Funding

Tech Giants Drive Climate Progress Amid Federal Cuts

In FY25, Microsoft matched 100% of its annual electricity consumption with renewable energy.

Marcus Havel·July 12, 2026
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Funding

Catalyst Fund raises $30M for African climate tech startups

Catalyst Fund has already deployed capital into 28 climate tech companies across 10 African markets, even as it continues to raise its debut fund towards a $40 million target.

Marcus Havel·July 2, 2026
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Enterprise

Tech Giants Become Utility-Scale Energy Players

Meta, a company known for social media, has contracted for more than 30 gigawatts of new clean and renewable energy globally over the last decade.

Priya Sen·June 30, 2026
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Industry Trends

Sustainable Technologies Disrupting Industries in 2026

In 2025, US venture capital poured $29 billion into climate tech, even as over 50 federal actions created significant headwinds for the sector.

Olivia Hartwell·June 21, 2026
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Startups

Founders Fund co-leads $22M round for humane fish harvesting tech

A robot named Poseidon now humanely kills thousands of pounds of fish weekly across three US states.

Marcus Havel·June 21, 2026
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Enterprise

Businesses Face Mounting Risks as Integrating Climate Resilience Becomes Imperative

In 2025 alone, companies disclosed nearly $3 billion in real losses from extreme weather events, yet only 35% identified these financial impacts as a material risk to their operations, according to Fo

Priya Sen·June 18, 2026
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Industry Trends

Biodegradable Carriers Market Soars Amidst Challenges

By 2035, the global market for biodegradable formulation carriers is projected to swell to $15.

Olivia Hartwell·June 8, 2026
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Leadership

What are business ecosystems for sustainable growth?

Despite 96% of the largest 500 companies by market capitalization publishing sustainability reports in 2022, most existing ESG approaches fail to account for how corporate activities truly impact or r

Daniel Cross·June 3, 2026
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Industry Trends

Clean Energy AI Startups to Watch in 2026

Bisly's digital twin-based platform already cuts building automation project costs by up to 35% for clients, according to The Manufacturer .

Olivia Hartwell·May 15, 2026
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Funding

S2G Investments launches $1 billion fund for food and energy

S2G Investments, now operating as an independent firm, has closed a $1 billion growth-stage fund, with $300 million already deployed across ten companies aiming to fortify global food and energy syste

Marcus Havel·May 14, 2026
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Startups

SK Innovation backs AI ventures for energy and social issues

SK Innovation, a major energy conglomerate, has launched a program to support social ventures, explicitly seeking AI-based energy solutions in 2026.

Marcus Havel·May 11, 2026
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Strategy

What are circular economy principles for sustainable business growth?

Businesses that do not adopt a circular approach risk market erosion from new 'born-circular' start-ups, according to the Council of the Great Lakes Region .

Priya Sen·May 11, 2026
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Industry Trends

Green Tech: Corporate Ambition Meets Economic Reality

Microsoft, a company that once pledged to be carbon negative by 2030, is now reportedly shelving its clean energy targets and pausing future purchases of carbon dioxide removal, according to Latitude

Olivia Hartwell·May 10, 2026
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Markets

What are circular economy principles for business growth?

Applying circular economy principles to food resources alone could unlock $4.

Olivia Hartwell·May 8, 2026
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Strategy

Linerless label market forecast to reach USD 6.5 billion

By 2036, the linerless label market is projected to more than double its 2026 valuation, reaching an impressive USD 6.5 billion.

Priya Sen·May 5, 2026
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Strategy

Paramvir Singh Named Among Best & Brightest MBAs

Paramvir Singh, a former U.

Priya Sen·May 3, 2026
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Events & Fairs

What Are Sustainability Innovation Hubs for Startup Growth?

By 2026, successful early-stage businesses are projected to rely on regional innovation hubs to gain a competitive edge, according to eu-startups .

Leo Vance·April 25, 2026
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Strategy

What is Value Chain Optimization for Sustainable Growth in 2026?

Walmart's Project Gigaton aims to avoid one billion metric tons of emissions across its global value chain, according to cse-net .

Priya Sen·April 24, 2026
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Strategy

How to Implement a Circular Economy Strategy for Sustainable Growth

The global economy's circularity is still moving in reverse, according to Circularity Gap Report data, even as the circular economy creates tremendous opportunities for growth.

Priya Sen·April 22, 2026
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Startups

India's Record Startup Growth Faces Sustainability Crisis

In 2025, India recorded 11,223 startup shutdowns, a 30% increase that highlights a critical challenge within its burgeoning entrepreneurial scene.

Marcus Havel·April 22, 2026
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Enterprise

HPE Discloses Lobbying Efforts on Climate Policy

In Q1 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise spent $490,000 lobbying federal officials, pushing for government-mandated carbon pricing and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to L

Daniel Cross·April 21, 2026
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Industry Trends

Sustainable Business Practices for Startups and Enterprises

Investments in renewable energy soared to record levels in 2024, redirecting global capital towards environmental solutions, according to the Institute of Sustainability Studies .

Olivia Hartwell·April 21, 2026
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Strategy

What Are Circular Economy Principles for Startups?

Global investment in circular economy startups reached $5.

Priya Sen·April 20, 2026