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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

MSSPs to help Singapore SMBs meet new 2025 ESG standards
Digital Transformation

MSSPs to help Singapore SMBs meet new 2025 ESG standards

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears
Hyperscale

Singaporean firms embrace digital tech despite energy fears

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative
Digital Transformation

Why manufacturing execution systems are now a strategic imperative

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.

By Terry Smagh • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals
Storage

Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals

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

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Exclusive: NetSuite expands partner ecosystem to meet AI and ESG demand
Customer Experience

Exclusive: NetSuite expands partner ecosystem to meet AI and ESG demand

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

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating
Supply Chain

Ricoh achieves first EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand
Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation
Digital Transformation

KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter
Artificial Intelligence

Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter

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

By Caroline Romo • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey
Partner Programmes

Tech firms lag in CSRD audit readiness, says Semarchy survey

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024
Clean technologies

Gallagher Security Asia wins two major ESG awards 2024

Gallagher Security Asia has secured top honours at the Greater Bay Area ESG Achievement Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to sustainability and ESG principles.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores
Digital Transformation

H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Yondr opens new sustainable data centre in Slough campus
Clean technologies

Yondr opens new sustainable data centre in Slough campus

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
DevOps

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Transparency

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025