Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.

Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.

Blue Yonder has acquired UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies, enhancing its supply chain platform with accredited carbon emissions reporting for better sustainability management.

Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.

The manufacturing execution system market, valued at USD $14.88bn in 2024, is set to hit USD $41.78bn by 2032 amid rising demand for digital transformation.

MVGX and BDO Indonesia launch an AI-driven platform to halve time, cut costs, and boost accuracy in sustainability reporting for Indonesian firms.

H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell’s cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.

Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.

MSSPs are set to help Singapore's SMBs meet new 2025 ESG regulations by streamlining compliance and enhancing sustainability efforts.

Yondr Group has activated the first 10MW phase of its new 30MW data centre on its 100MW London campus in Slough, advancing UK digital infrastructure.

Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.

NetSuite is expanding its partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand to address rising demand for AI solutions and ESG compliance.

Ricoh has secured a Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 1% globally, following a decade of Gold standards.

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

A survey from Alibaba Cloud reveals that while 84% of Singaporean businesses see digital tech as key to sustainability, 86% worry about its energy demands.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.

KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.

As AI transforms ESG compliance, the call for diverse perspectives, particularly from women, is crucial for ethical and effective decision-making.

Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

A Semarchy study reveals only 16% of tech and professional services firms are audit-ready for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, raising data concerns.