To greenwash or do the right thing? Corporate dilemmas at COP28
They call the giant climate business expo running outside the COP28 United Nations talks in Dubai the "green zone"......»»
EU to seek virtual elimination of fossil fuels at COP28
The EU will seek a global phase-out of fossil fuels and for their use to reach a peak in this decade, according to the member states' common position adopted unanimously late Monday......»»
From Donna Summer to creaking floorboards: How sound shapes "Fair Play"
"Fair Play" director Chloe Domont explains how elements of her film's score — including a Donna Summer needle drop — build tension. When it comes to sound, Fair Play starts with a banger and ends with a bang.The corporate thriller from writ.....»»
Apple"s corporate reshuffle includes many VP promotions
A reshuffle of executives at Apple has seen more promotions to vice president than usual, with changes impacting many areas of the company.Apple ParkApple has seen a lot of high-profile departures in recent times, with the loss of about a dozen vice.....»»
Microsoft Outlook will soon write emails for you
Many Microsoft Outlook corporate users will soon have the option to create and send AI-written emails as the company widens its roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot, an artificial intelligence companion......»»
A super group of companies reveals an icon to combat misinformation. It may just confuse things more
A new ‘icon of transparency’ is here to certify real images and brands from forgeries and AI creations. It has high-profile partners and corporate buy-in—but also a slew of challenges. It looks like a wayfinding pin. Something y.....»»
Urban planning researcher finds relationship between underfunded public schools and corporate tax breaks
Use of corporate tax breaks to spur economic development appears to be connected with public school underfunding, said Dr. Christine Wen, Texas A&M assistant professor of urban planning, in her recently published study that examined the relationship.....»»
Q&A: The new landscape of corporate climate disclosure
Is corporate sustainability an oxymoron? California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of a law that requires large companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions has refocused attention on the role of business in combatting climate change. In.....»»
Chinese government"s corporate subsidies have had little effect on firms" productivity
Over the past 15 years, the Chinese government has made significant efforts to promote innovation-driven growth through industrial policy and corporate subsidies. In a new study, researchers examined government subsidies to businesses in China to det.....»»
Corporate giants will have to disclose emissions under California climate laws—that will have a global impact
Many of the world's largest public and private companies will soon be required to track and report almost all of their greenhouse gas emissions if they do business in California—including emissions from their supply chains, business travel, employe.....»»
World can"t "unplug" existing energy system: COP28 head
The president of the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai called on Sunday for governments to abandon "fantasies" such as hastily ditching existing energy infrastructure in pursuit of climate goals......»»
How to slow climate change: Three wide-scale efforts could make the difference
With the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference just nine weeks away, countries will soon take stock of their progress in the worldwide effort to slow and adapt to global warming. Better known as COP28, the conference offers the chance for cou.....»»
Research finds diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives during certain presidencies can affect bottom line
Corporate initiatives focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for vulnerable social groups can change a company in many ways. According to researchers at the University of New Hampshire, how DEI affects a business' bottom line may depend on.....»»
Mindfulness is a powerful tool to reduce workplace stress, study finds
In the fast-paced corporate world where stress can be an unwelcome colleague for many employees, SFU researchers have found that mindfulness can reduce workplace stress by helping to narrow employees' views of work tasks as threats......»»
Queer leaders: LGBTQI+ people still overwhelmingly absent from corporate boards
Most companies like to show that they care about queer people. Following gains in rights and legal recognition over the last decades, it is now a commonly established ritual to display a rainbow logo during Pride Month. Big corporations such as North.....»»
The arrival of mandatory corporate sustainability reporting
To paraphrase the management icon Peter Drucker, you can't manage something unless you measure it. Without measurement, you can't tell if management's actions are making things better or worse. The importance and seriousness of sustainability managem.....»»
Biden says no one wants UAW strike, but profits should be shared with workers
"I understand the workers' frustration," he said. "Record corporate profits ... should be shared by record contracts for the UAW.".....»»
Cybersecurity risks dampen corporate enthusiasm for tech investments
64% of IT leaders believe that cybersecurity concerns are negatively impacting their organization’s willingness to invest in innovative tech, according to a report by HPE Aruba Networking. This is perhaps unsurprising as 91% either consider emergin.....»»
Firms address corporate scandal with lengthy codes of ethics, study shows
Corporate scandals have been on the rise for the past decade......»»
Apple officially endorses California"s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act
Apple has announced its official support for California's SB 253, a bill that mandates companies earning over $1 billion annually to disclose detailed information relating to greenhouse gas emissions.SB 253 would require all large U.S.-based corporat.....»»
Lack of evidence hampers progress on corporate-led ecosystem restoration
A "near total" lack of transparency is making it impossible to assess the quality of corporate-led ecosystem restoration projects, according to a Lancaster University-led study titled "Hold big business to task on ecosystem restoration" and published.....»»