Redesign pay incentives to turn climate promises into action
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Staying committed on net-zero goals is true test of leadership
November 27, 2025 • by Amanda Williams in Climate Change • 5 min read • 
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Companies have buckled under pressure from the Trump administration and challenging economic conditions, but now's not the time to abandon sustainability goals....
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Emerging economies are next frontiers of energy transition
Brazil, India, and Nigeria, among others, present opportunities and challenges for business in a rapidly developing energy landscape. Companies should tailor their approaches to tap into growth markets....
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Will AI be a catalyst for net-zero transition … or a drag on it?
AI is power hungry but, used wisely, its benefits could outweigh the costs. Business leaders will play a key role in determining whether innovation and sustainability can advance together....
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The US has turned its back on net zero, but all is not lost
The success of the biggest American companies and pension funds depends on international markets. Perhaps this can give the world the leverage it needs to keep the US on board for the...
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VARO’s twin-engine strategy on energy strikes the right balance
The Swiss-based energy group is plotting a course toward a renewables-focused future, without abandoning its traditional customer base. Here we explore five key principles that have underpinned the company’s success....
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Is AI good or bad for sustainability?
July 21, 2025 • by Michael R. Wade, Amit M. Joshi in Climate Change • 2 min read • 
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Is AI a threat to the planet or a tool to save it? Mike and Amit Talk Tech explore AI’s environmental impact with IMD’s Julia Binder in this podcast episode....
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