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AI and the CSO: 7 ways to drive competitive advantage

July 21, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

The role of the chief sustainability officer (CSO) has moved from the margins to the center of corporate strategy. Here are seven ways to harness AI to embed sustainability and drive growth....

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How to design exec compensation to translate climate ambition into action: 3 steps for boards

February 25, 2026 • by Sara Ratti in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

For most companies, climate action has limited influence on executive decision-making. Here’s how boards can design compensation structures that motivate leaders to meet corporate climate ambitions. ...

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Sustainability is dead – true or false?

February 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 2 min read

Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....

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Sustainability is dead – true or false?

January 23, 2026 • by Julia Binder in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read

Myths abound when it comes to corporate sustainability. Can you tell fact from fiction? Test your knowledge on the common misconceptions here....

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Management mythbusters: The AI vs sustainability trade-off 

December 3, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Konstantinos Trantopoulos in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 4 min read

AI and sustainability are transforming the business landscape, yet many organizations treat the two as separate mandates, led by separate teams pulling in different directions. Instead, they must integrate these forces, using...

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The energy trilemma: why it pays to get the balance right

September 2, 2025 • by Ann-Christin Andersen , Karl Schmedders in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 9 min read

Dealing with the conflicting demands of price, sustainability, and security of energy supplies is challenging, but it’s a useful way to assess your firm’s resilience and agility....

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Spot the difference: ESG and sustainability

August 5, 2025 • by Julia Binder, Knut Haanaes in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

ESG assesses risks to the business; sustainability focuses on the business’s impact on the world. Understand the difference to lead with purpose and insight....

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How to get sustainable business transformation right

May 12, 2025 • by Julia Binder in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

Sustainable corporate change is a challenging feat to pull off. Julia Binder examines the barriers and drivers of change to increase your chances of success....

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Are you using AI for a sustainable future? 

May 7, 2025 • by José Parra Moyano in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

As AI continues to reshape industries, businesses must navigate the balance between automation and human contribution. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge of its potential uses and check out our...

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How to leave a sustainable legacy: 5 leadership keys 

May 5, 2025 • by James Welch in Sustainability (Brain Circuits) • 3 min read

A five-step approach can help you foster a sustainable legacy while supporting a financially sound future for your organization. James Welch explains how it’s done....

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