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Sustainability

In-depth analysis of how companies are integrating sustainable practices into their business models, alongside real-world examples of innovation in renewable energy, circular economy and corporate social responsibility. Expert commentary on the economic, environmental and social impacts of sustainability initiatives, exploring how these efforts drive long-term growth and competitiveness. The challenges and opportunities of sustainability. The future of responsible business practices. Read more about Climate Change.

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The End of the Sustainability Premium

IMD Business School’s Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace challenge a persistent business assumption: that consumers will pay a premium for sustainability. They argue that successful companies are not selling sustainability as a virtue. Instead, they’re using it as a catalyst for innovation
By Goutam Challagalla and Frédéric Dalsace
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Are Companies’ A.I. Ambitions on a Collision Course With Their Sustainability Goals?

GaiaLens’ Seb Kirk examines a growing tension at the heart of corporate innovation. As companies accelerate A.I. adoption, rising energy demands and infrastructure costs are beginning to strain sustainability commitments, exposing a gap between ambition and operational reality.
By Seb Kirk
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How Europe Can Build Without Breaking Its Cities

As billions flow into net-zero technologies, data centers and electrification, Adapteo Group’s Zoey Tsopela examines how Europe’s energy and industrial ambitions are colliding with real-world constraints on land, grid capacity and social infrastructure. From the Nordics to the U.K., Europe’s energy transition will be shaped by the hard limits of space, power and public acceptance.
By Zoey Tsopela
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As Permitting Rules Loosen, Ontario’s Water Faces New Risk

By Jeanette McFarlane
Alessandro Garneri.

From Soil to Still: The Master of Botanicals Rethinking Sustainability in Premium Spirits

By Sonia Rubeck
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A.I.’s Environmental Impact Is Testing Corporate Climate Commitments

By Dr. Rowena Rodrigues and Amelia Williams
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The Nordic Blueprint for Building A.I. Infrastructure at Scale

By Anders Fryxell

How Subscriptions and Flexible Ownership Models Are Rewriting the EV Adoption Curve

By Rei Vardi
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Why Iceland Is Becoming a Model for Renewable-Powered High-Performance Computing

By Erling Freyr Guðmundsson
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What Global Businesses Can Learn from Europe’s Long-Game Innovation

By Arturo Bris
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A.I., Data Centers and Climate Impact: How Leaders Are Rewriting the Energy Equation

By Mehdi Paryavi
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The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty: Why a Culture of Innovation Will Be Critical in 2026

By Barbara Salopek
A gold miner reforesting land in Peru

The Hidden Cost of Gold: Miners, Mercury and a Path to Sustainability

By Olga González
Painting by Tom Friedman depicting discarded art materials

Beautiful Trash: Sustainability as Condition, Not Cure, in Contemporary Art

By Jennifer Findley
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Microsoft Expands Big Tech’s Data Center Race With Eye on Sustainability

By Eve Montie
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Heritage Craftsmanship Meets Sustainability: The Rise of Antique and Vintage Jewelry

By Olga González
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Craft, Conscience and Climate Action: The New Recipe for Sustainable Spirits

By Sonia Rubeck
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A.I.’s Power Problem: How Data Centers Hold the Key to a Greener Future

By Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson
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The Carbon Cost of Culture: How the Art World Is Confronting Its Shipping Emissions

By Alexander Bradford
Collage featuring Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Coeur, alongside children wearing the brand’s sustainable clothing. The images include scenes of play, ocean-themed prints, and moments of family life, reflecting Mon Coeur’s eco-conscious, joyful aesthetic.

Louise Ulukaya Looked at the Garment Industry and Said: ‘Non’

By Merin Curotto
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The Next Competitive Edge: Why A.I. and Sustainability Must Evolve Together

By Michael Wade and Konstantinos Trantopoulos
A collage of designer Jessica Kayll in her studio and on location, surrounded by floral sketches, hand-painted silk garments, mood boards, and models wearing her signature robes. The images reflect her artistic process, from painting tulips to pinning fabric swatches, alongside glimpses of her Met Gala look and coastal campaign shoot.

Jessica Kayll’s Cult of Silk

By Merin Curotto
Colorful lab-grown diamonds

What Does Sustainability Really Mean in the Diamond Industry?

By Olga González
A 3-D render of green electric vehicles positioned at charging stations

The Silent Revolution: How Electric Cars Are Quietly Cleaning Cities

By Rei Vardi
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