By 2030, emissions need to have been reduced by 45% to reach net zero by 2050. Achieving net zero and driving collective action will take more than investments, technology and commitments. This infographic will show you how we can act together to drive transformation. It includes a link to more information about the Planetary Computer, which uses open-source and supports open standards, so your business can record, report, and reduce. Learn about the business benefits of reducing emissions. Read More...

Climate change presents an environmental, social, and economic crisis.​ What will it take to decarbonize our planet, and to go from pledges to progress? ​ This infographic will show you how we can act together to drive transformation. It includes a link to more information about the Planetary Computer, which uses open-source and supports open standards, so you can record, report, and reduce. Sustainability is no longer just CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), or a way to mitigate risk—it must be mainstreamed into every part of the business. Read More...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns are becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. Companies are now focusing on sustainability as corporate responsibility expectations rise. Sustainability can be defined as a business strategy for creating long-term value by considering how a company operates in its ecological, social, and economic contexts. Adopting technologies that are designed to be sustainable are a step in the right direction. Identifying opportunities to replace inefficient tools, systems, or activities adds business value. Stay connected to learn how replacing tools, systems, and activities with more efficient alternatives is a great way to add business value to your organization. Read More...

The imperative to move to net-zero emissions and reverse environmental damage can seem like a daunting endeavor. And yet research by NielsenIQ3 found that in 2018 alone, consumers spent $128.5 billion on sustainable fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). This is one of several data points out there illustrating how consumers are increasingly drawn to sustainable products. As corporations embrace cloud and digital solutions to advance their net-zero goals, sustainability must be factored into software development to ensure the carbon footprint of digital technology itself is kept under check. In this thought leadership article, learn more about the importance of sustainable design and how Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability offers innovation solutions for an accelerated path toward net-zero. Read More...

Organizations are under increasing pressure to document and manage their environmental footprint. Modern technical solutions exist that empower industries to unify data intelligence—streamlining data intake, integration, and calculations while also examining and reporting on environmental impact and sustainability progress. Sign up and stay connected to learn more about how to record, report, and reduce environmental impact with automated data connections. Be part of the revolution to deliver meaningful insights through collaboration, dedicated sustainability solutions, and climate innovation investments. Read More...

This report from The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Microsoft, discusses the upside of supply chain digital transformation. Benefits include improved ability to meet strategic objectives and compete in a fast-changing global landscape. Read More...