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Where do robotics have the greatest impact on mining?

For mining companies, there is a range of benefits to implementing technologies such as AI, IoT, robotics, and cloud. These…
How Paris plans to host the most sustainable Olympics to date

The Olympics and Paralympics are being held in Paris this summer. France’s capital city is expecting to host up to…
Game on: Sport companies need a net zero strategy

Intense regulatory pressure on emissions means companies in all sectors need a net zero strategy. Many companies within the sports…
Will machines have more food than humans?

The US, keen to assert its AI dominance on the international stage, has pushed back targets to phase coal out…
The anti-ESG movement claims a major victory

The anti-ESG movement has claimed a major victory. The Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), an industry group for insurers, was…

Can Formula E take pole position from fossil-fuelled F1?

Formula One (F1) has long been the jewel in the crown of global motorsport. Every race weekend, spectators in their…
Extreme weather: the impact of climate change on the future of travel

The recent turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight, with its tragic consequences, serves as a stark reminder of the…
The role of blockchain in the transition towards a circular economy

Blockchain technology facilitates the transition to a circular economy by providing the tools needed for greater transparency, traceability, and trust…
AI data centres will force Big Tech to renege on climate targets

On May 15, 2024, Microsoft published its latest Environmental Sustainability Report, the first from Big Tech covering the AI boom. The…
Why sustainability reporting standards must be simple, consistent and transparent

Sustainability reporting standards help set the strategic imperatives surrounding ESG that companies must follow. Initiatives surrounding sustainability reporting must continue…