IBM
At IBM, our approach is twofold: we are working to make our existing products and processes more efficient for both the environment and for business, while also developing new innovations that can help the world become smarter, drive economic and operational improvements, increase accountability and lessen environmental impact.
IBM, C40 Developing AI Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities
IBM and C40 Cities will co-create a data-driven, AI-powered solution to help cities analyze potential risks that may arise due to extreme heat and the urban heat island effect — including stressed energy resources, increases in mortality rates and ... View More
From Theory to Practice: Uncovering Synergies to Drive Tangible Impact
This week at SB Brand-Led Culture Change, layered discussions examined the complex potential of AI to optimize sustainability impact, as well as how to achieve internal alignment across departments with perceived different priorities. ... View More
For Companies with Authentic Sustainability Pursuits, the Devil’s in the Details
Several discussions at SB’23 San Diego highlighted the importance of achieving total visibility into company operations, relationships, impacts and messaging — to avoid surprises that could hamstring progress. ... View More
Unlocking ESG Metrics: From Data to Actionable Impact
To put sustainability goals into action, organizations need to create a strategy roadmap that fits their specific needs. They must know how to navigate the intricacies of ESG metrics and transform raw data into practical strategies that create positi... View More
IBM Collaborates to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition for Vulnerable Populations Around the World
The second cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator comprises five organizations helping marginalized communities get just and equitable access to sustainable energy resources around the world. ... View More
IBM Officially Announced as COP27 Technology Partner
IBM Will Demonstrate How Technology Can Help Align Sustainability Goals To Business Objectives ... View More
2022 ‘World-Changing Ideas’ Tease Sustainable Models for Building, Power, Finance, Animal-Free Protein
It’s that time of year, again — when we pore excitedly over Fast Company’s annual list of World-Changing Ideas. Here are a few of our favorites. ... View More
New Tools Helping Companies Better Track, Meet Ambitious Climate Goals — with No Time to Waste
The emergence of a host of new carbon-monitoring and -tracking tools is better equipping companies with the data to achieve their climate goals — but time is running short to turn this into meaningful action. ... View More
The Sustainable Brands Network, Ukraine & the Power of Community
SB amplifies the actions of its global community and governments in support of Ukraine and reflects on the conflict’s potential impacts on long-term sustainability efforts. ... View More
Trending: Welcome to the Age of Stakeholder Capitalism
Two global coalitions have committed to make good on their companies’ DEI commitments; and adhere to a new set of Stakeholder Capitalism Metrics, respectively. Larry Fink’s annual CEO letter expounds on the need for both. ... View More
IBM’s 2020 Call for Code Challenge Takes on Both Climate Change and COVID-19
The annual challenge aims to address society’s most pressing issues; which is why this year, IBM is asking developers, data scientists and problem solvers to address two urgent crises that have the power to compromise our health, our planet and our... View More
Trending: IBM, Subaru Announce Recycling Milestones
The tech giant and the automaker both announced progress this week in their respective attacks on plastic waste. ... View More
JUST Capital, Forbes Name America's Most JUST Companies for 2018
JUST Capital and Forbes today released the 2018 list of America’s Most JUST Companies, an annual ranking of the 1,000 largest publicly traded US corporations on the issues Americans care about most, including fair pay and good benefits, customer tr... View More
Maersk and IBM Introduce TradeLens Blockchain Shipping Solution
In a follow up to their January announcement, A.P. Moller –Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the creation of TradeLens, jointly developed by the two companies to apply blockchain to the world's global supply chain. TradeLens i... View More
Blockchain Will Make Carbon Visible for Everybody
To understand, and report on, an organization’s carbon footprint is a complex undertaking — to say the least. ... View More
Columbia University and IBM Establish New Center to Accelerate Innovation in Blockchain and Data Transparency
Columbia University and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new Center devoted to research, education, and innovation in blockchain technology and data transparency. To advance compelling new ways to apply blockchain and help address growing demands ar... View More
SB Corporate Members Among Top Community-Minded Companies in 2018 Civic 50 Honorees
Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, honors the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States each year. The Civic 50 initiative was founded in in 2012 by the National Conference on Citizenshi... View More
Can Blockchain Really Answer All of Our Transparency Challenges?
For some, blockchain is the disruptive technology that promises to solve transparency problems by creating one version of the truth; for others, it is all hype with no great real-world application other than cryptocurrency. I attended an SB’18 Vanc... View More
BASF, IKEA, P&G Among Companies Showcasing How Brands Are Redesigning the Good Life
Today, the Sustainable Brands® team has convened, along with 2,000 members of its global community, for the kick-off of SB’18 Vancouver, running June 4-7 at Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia. More than 300 influential... View More
Sustainable Brands Reveals Final Program Details for SB’18 Vancouver
Sustainable Brands recently announced final program details for SB’18 Vancouver, running June 4-7 at Vancouver Convention Centre West in Vancouver, British Columbia. Programming this year will take place on the mainstage, through breakout sessions ... View More
