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The history of ESG: A journey towards sustainable investing

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The term ESG, or environmental, social and governance , is well-known in the investor community. But while the term ESG was first coined in 2004 by the United Nations Global Compact, the concept has been around for much longer. In 1995, the U.S That same year, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) was founded.

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How the right data and AI foundation can empower a successful ESG strategy

IBM Journey to AI blog

A well-designed data foundation can also be a game-changer when it comes to managing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) commitments. Fortunately, business benefits and ESG benefits are not mutually exclusive: sustainability efforts can help boost business value for organizations that are committed and effective in execution.

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The top ESG trends in 2024

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ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors may not be the first thing that pops up when you search “what’s trending?” Before, it might have been enough to publish a press release saying that a company’s new ESG strategy includes moving away from fossil fuels and embracing renewable energy.

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4 steps to improving your ESG risk management to increase financial performance

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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management has emerged as a critical aspect of business strategy for companies worldwide. A 2023 IBM IBV study showed that organizations that are seen as ESG leaders are 43% more likely to outperform their peers on profitability. So how does ESG risk management help the bottom line?

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IBM named a leader in ESG reporting and data management software by independent research firm

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Independent research firm Verdantix recently identified IBM as a leader in their report, “ Green Quadrant: ESG Reporting and Data Management Software ” (July 17, 2023), which evaluated and provided a detailed assessment of solution providers and their product offerings.

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Application of artificial intelligence based on state grid ESG platform in clean energy scheduling optimization

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To address this issue, this work proposes an artificial intelligence (AI) empowered method based on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) big data platform, focusing on multi-objective scheduling optimization for clean energy.

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AI in 2025: Purpose-driven models, human integration, and more

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Driving sustainability goals With 2030 sustainability targets looming over companies, Kendra DeKeyrel, VP ESG & Asset Management at IBM, highlights how AI can help fill the gap. However, Wilson warns of new questions on boundaries between personal and workplace data, spurred by such integrations.

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