https://www.strategy-business.com/climate-and-sustainability Businesses can no longer afford to ignore environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Consumers, employees, and investors are demanding that companies do more than simply check a regulatory box--they want businesses to make sustainable improvements for the good of the environment and society. Meeting stakeholders' growing ESG demands and expectations will require new ways of thinking, and companies will need to make changes across all dimensions of the organization: from making strategic choices to implementing the new direction to reporting progress and outcomes. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:06:48 -0500 sally.errico@pwc.com (Sally Errico) strategy-business@ravencreative.com (strategy+business webmaster) https://www.strategy-business.com/media/image/sb-rss_feed_logo-sb.gif https://www.strategy-business.com/climate-and-sustainability 134 50 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-neocloud-Nscale-is-navigating-the-AI-infrastructure-boom?rssid=ESG&gko=176d4 The company's Global President for AI Infrastructure, Nidhi Chappell, describes how demand for data centers is pushing the industry to find new ways to build, scale, and perform at new levels. by David De Lallo Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-neocloud-Nscale-is-navigating-the-AI-infrastructure-boom?rssid=ESG&gko=176d4 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Power-moves?rssid=ESG&gko=e42d5 Cambridge economist Michael Pollitt calls for global cooperation and innovative technologies to tackle challenges in decarbonization and enhance energy resilience. by Shana Ting Lipton Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Power-moves?rssid=ESG&gko=e42d5 https://sb.stratbz.to/3MtcxNn?rssid=ESG Our global food system is unsustainable, and its practices are inflexible, inefficient, and inequitable. The December issue of s+b explores why it doesn't have to be. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0600 https://sb.stratbz.to/3MtcxNn?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/3I6qlLR?rssid=ESG What if we rethink construction? In this episode of our Take on Tomorrow podcast, we explore how innovations like building 'second skins' are transforming how we build--making it better for both planet and business. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://pwc.to/3I6qlLR?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/3H0zbdP?rssid=ESG Hybridcloudandmulticloudareflexiblestrategiesthatallowbusinessestoselectthebestcloudsolutionforeachworkloadorapplication. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://pwc.to/3H0zbdP?rssid=ESG https://www.strategy-business.com/article/A-better-way-to-market-sustainable-products?rssid=ESG&gko=fdc01 ResearchbyNYUStern'sCenterforSustainableBusinessandPwChighlightsthedifferencesbetweenmessagesthatconnectwithcustomersandthosethatmiss. by Tensie Whelan and David Linich Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/A-better-way-to-market-sustainable-products?rssid=ESG&gko=fdc01 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Ports-of-innovation-How-ABP-is-turning-maritime-hubs-into-clean-energy-powerhouses?rssid=ESG&gko=20561 MaxHarris,groupheadofstrategyandsustainabilityatAssociatedBritishPorts,seesaleadingroleintheindustrialenergytransitionfortheUK'slargestportsoperator. by Shana Ting Lipton Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Ports-of-innovation-How-ABP-is-turning-maritime-hubs-into-clean-energy-powerhouses?rssid=ESG&gko=20561 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-maritime-ports-can-advance-industrial-climate-tech-solutions?rssid=ESG&gko=56985 In Episode 4 of Voices in Tech, ABP's Max Harris talks about how ports are bringing together industrial players and climate tech start-ups to drive the energy transition in hard-to-abate sectors. We also hear from PwC's Shreekumar Rakshit about industrial climate tech investment trends on the heels of the publication of the firm's annual State of Climate Tech report. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/How-maritime-ports-can-advance-industrial-climate-tech-solutions?rssid=ESG&gko=56985 https://pwc.to/3OrdFyV?rssid=ESG On the latest episode of the Take on Tomorrow podcast, Charles Conn, Patagonia Board Chair, shares how to align ethics with profit, offering lessons in balancing purpose with performance. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/3OrdFyV?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/4fpzkTH?rssid=ESG On the latest episode of the Take on Tomorrow podcast, PwC's Global Chairman, Mohamed Kande, discusses the vital role the Asia-Pacific region plays in inclusive global growth, the impact of new technologies, and how to stay resilient in a shifting world.? Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/4fpzkTH?rssid=ESG https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Fjallraven-forges-a-trail-in-outdoor-sustainability?rssid=ESG&gko=d7710 Fjällräven's CEO, Martin Axelhed, discusses the brand's commitment to sustainability and its impact on growt by Bobbie van der List Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Fjallraven-forges-a-trail-in-outdoor-sustainability?rssid=ESG&gko=d7710 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/eu-green-deal-reinvention.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG Climate-focused policies are transforming Europe's economy. To create value amid the changes, leaders need to master new rules and remake business models. by Claudia Buysing Damsté, Ron Kinghorn, Ivy Kuo, and Barry Murphy Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/eu-green-deal-reinvention.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/4f9Smgt?rssid=ESG The Take on Tomorrow podcast examines the role businesses can play in reimagining our food systems. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://pwc.to/4f9Smgt?rssid=ESG https://sb.stratbz.to/47BcR2U?rssid=ESG The October issue of s+b explores how reinventing your business for a sustainable future starts with four mission-critical actions. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0500 https://sb.stratbz.to/47BcR2U?rssid=ESG https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Do-the-right-thing-Building-trust-in-turbulent-times?rssid=ESG&gko=c2a73 Companies should focus on the human impact of their core business, says academic and consultant Alison Taylor. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Do-the-right-thing-Building-trust-in-turbulent-times?rssid=ESG&gko=c2a73 https://pwc.to/4gApIa2?rssid=ESG The Take on Tomorrow podcast is back, and we're kicking off the new series by taking listeners behind the scenes at Climate Week NYC with Helen Clarkson from Climate Group. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://pwc.to/4gApIa2?rssid=ESG https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Decarbonizing-heavy-industries-with-carbon-capture?rssid=ESG&gko=31d48 In episode three of Voices in Tech, we learn about the carbon capture startup Aqualung from its cofounder and CTO, Henrik Utvik, and hear from PwC's Jürgen Peterseim, about the benefits and limitations of using this tech to decarbonize heavy industries. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Decarbonizing-heavy-industries-with-carbon-capture?rssid=ESG&gko=31d48 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Ten-questions-for-a-winning-climate-transition-business-strategy?rssid=ESG&gko=c7793 Harvard Business School's George Serafeim frames key questions to help executives craft effective climate-transition strategies. by George Serafeim Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/Ten-questions-for-a-winning-climate-transition-business-strategy?rssid=ESG&gko=c7793 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/ceos-creating-value-climate-action.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG Our survey of 4,700 CEOs found that companies taking more action on climate-related opportunities and risks also have better financial performance. by Renate de Lange and Will Jackson-Moore Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/ceos-creating-value-climate-action.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG https://www.strategy-business.com/article/CN-Rail-is-forging-new-alliances-to-reimagine-supply-chains?rssid=ESG&gko=1d209 Tracy Robinson, CEO of CN Rail, speaks to s+b about the company's role in reshaping the rail industry through the growth of intermodal networks, which bring together traditional competitors from across the transportation ecosystem. by Sébastien Doyon and Glenn Kauth Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.strategy-business.com/article/CN-Rail-is-forging-new-alliances-to-reimagine-supply-chains?rssid=ESG&gko=1d209 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/climate-risks-key-commodities.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG PwC research shows how heat stress and drought imperil the production of critical minerals, food crops, and industrial metals. Companies can limit disruption by acting now. by Steve Bochanski, Emma Cox, and Lit Ping Low Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/climate-risks-key-commodities.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG https://sb.stratbz.to/3IG7FPZ?rssid=ESG The April issue of s+b explores how companies can reduce their energy consumption by 31% by decade's end and save a cool US$2 trillion a year--without sacrificing growth. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0500 https://sb.stratbz.to/3IG7FPZ?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/47Vwem4?rssid=ESG The Take on Tomorrow podcast explores the acceleration of global urbanization and what it could mean for cities worldwide. Cities seeking to grow more inclusive and resilient can do so by harnessing technology and data. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/47Vwem4?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/41Y5oZ2?rssid=ESG How can reducing energy demand accelerate the climate transition and create economic opportunity? Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/41Y5oZ2?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/3Rivwcm?rssid=ESG Hear about the current impact of climate technology--and its emerging trends--in this special episode, recorded live at the COP28 climate change conference. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/3Rivwcm?rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/3R2YZXq?rssid=ESG Climate action is lagging, despite increasing awareness of its urgency. How can progress be accelerated? Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/3R2YZXq?rssid=ESG https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/transformation/reconfiguration-imperative.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG Reconfiguring the industrial system to avoid the worst consequences of climate change will take audacity and practicality. by Ryan Hawk, Nadia Kubis, and Blair Sheppard Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/transformation/reconfiguration-imperative.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/the-energy-transition/energy-demand-opportunity.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG How companies can thrive in the energy transition. by Jon Chadwick, Samantha Vincent, Reid Morrison, and Rob Turner Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600 https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/esg/the-energy-transition/energy-demand-opportunity.html?utm_campaign=sbpwc&utm_medium=site&utm_source=hpedit&rssid=ESG https://pwc.to/3MGVqVr?rssid=ESG Hear exclusive insights recorded live at the premier annual summit of Asia-Pacific business and government. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600 https://pwc.to/3MGVqVr?rssid=ESG https://sb.stratbz.to/d10-76?rssid=ESG The November issue of s+b explores how the climate crisis is already reshaping business. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:05:00 -0600 https://sb.stratbz.to/d10-76?rssid=ESG