Rigorous decarbonization goals have run up against the realities of running businesses. Companies are falling short of targets, as a 2022 study by the CDP (Climate Disclosure Project) revealed a mere 0.4% of disclosing organizations had credible climate transition plans, with 13% making progress. We’ve made progress in regulations, investments, and technologies; and learned a lot about the […]
From Clutter to Clarity: How Data Drives Sustainability
Deloitte’s 2023 global survey found that the threats posed by climate change are a top issue for the C-suite. Despite this, most organizations are lagging in their efforts to address the challenge, with KPMG finding that 75% of companies are not ready to have their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data audited. And with new data regulations coming into […]
Teradata and UiPath Partner to Help Organizations Automate Insights for ESG Initiatives
According to a new press release, UiPath and Teradata have announced a partnership aimed at helping enterprises automate complex data applications directly at the source. This collaboration is particularly focused on harnessing data for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. By combining UiPath’s automation capabilities with Teradata’s analytics and AI expertise, the two companies aim […]
Logical Data Management for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives
Driven in large part by a growing awareness of the effects of unchecked carbon emissions, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have been gaining momentum across companies in Europe and, more recently, the U.S. Some verticals, notably financial services, are beginning to tie ESG information directly to investment decisions, while all companies are realizing that […]
Unlocking Emissions Reduction Performance Through Technology and Data
As businesses come to terms with climate change and its implications, they must develop ways to measure their impact on the climate and the environment. And while business stakeholders want to understand how corporate operations contribute to climate change, they also want assurances that companies have developed plans for climate change adaptation, especially emissions reduction. […]
ESG: The Sustainable Business Revolution or Just a Passing Fad?
ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It is a framework used to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of a company’s business practices. Environmental factors refer to a company’s own impact on the environment and the impact of their suppliers, including their carbon footprint, waste management, and resource conservation. Social factors include a company’s […]
Key Trends in Data and Analytics
In today’s world of unprecedented connectivity and advances in technology, the benefits of big data are accessible to even modestly scaled businesses. Indeed, business leaders who resist the shift to digital transformation do so at their own risk. But harnessing the power of data and analytics requires careful planning, preparation, and commitment. Where to begin? […]
3 Data Management Tips to Help Plan for the Day After Tomorrow
Economic disruptions are forcing organizations to rethink the way they plan. Gone are the days of Excel and manual forecasting because much like the dystopian film “The Day After Tomorrow,” leaders have no idea what the next day will hold. Disruptions, whether geopolitical, pandemic, legislative, or workforce-related, never seem to end. While we may wish […]
2022: The Year of Cyber Risk and Resilience
In the last 22 months, the world has changed both drastically and unexpectedly. In all areas of life, processes have been altered and redefined to fit the needs of the new landscape. Based on recent events, I believe that 2022 will represent a distinct focus on cyber risk and resilience driven by three key factors: […]
Nasdaq Launches Global Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Guide
A new press release reports, “Nasdaq today announced the launch of its new global environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting guide to support public and private companies. The 2019 ESG Reporting Guide includes the latest third-party reporting methodologies widely adopted by the industry, and aims to help companies navigate the evolving standards on ESG data […]