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Low business engagement with COP29 risks a lost year; sustainability needs positive lobbying

The world can’t wait until COP30. But many are, including in the private sector.

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Energy and utilities firms should transition while leading is still an option

HFS Research sets out a new energy and utilities research framework and launches the Horizons study.

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HFS Horizons: Sustainability Services, 2024

The report provides an in-depth assessment of sustainability service providers.

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Formal DEI programs may be dead—but diversity is more important than ever

As formal DEI programs fade, embedding inclusive practices into core business operations becomes crucial for sustainable growth.

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Accelerate the ESG impact: Enterprise leaders, embrace supplier diversity now

Enterprise leaders must prioritize ESG in procurement to remain competitive and leverage diverse suppliers for sustainability.

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To futureproof skills, businesses must engage with the entire education system

Every business model should include engaging with schools and the entire education system as a core strategic initiative.

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We know how to solve sustainability: Transition plan and find your critical mass

The near future for sustainability is uncertain, but the long term is not.

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Procurement leaders must tackle operational hurdles to find new sources of value

Procurement faces operational issues, data challenges, and talent gaps, however, leaders can add value with ecosystem partners.

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Don’t fall for the greenlash—sustainability is still a (literal) burning platform

The greenlash—perceived opposition to sustainability initiatives—is, at most, a greenhush.

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Hitachi Digital Services and OneThird are transforming produce supply chains

Hitachi Digital Services and One Third have jointly developed a solution that cuts produce wastage by 25%.

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From supply chains to networks, a disruptive mindset and data readiness are key to success

The term "supply chain" is a misnomer that no longer reflects the multi-tiered and interconnected reality of 2024 supply networks.

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Retail’s make-or-break moment: Embark on the HFS ‘Future of Retail’ framework now

The ‘Future of Retail’ framework professes a customer-oriented paradigm enabled by tech.

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