Big tech firms are seeking locations with abundant, low-cost energy to power data centres required for AI, which may lead to a shift in global influence. Discover how nations are competing to attract AI investments

Investment in the energy transition needs to increase to $4.5 trillion a year to align with net-zero emissions by 20504. Explore regional perspectives and solutions to secure investment and lower financing costs for energy transition technologies

The AI-driven data centre boom is rekindling interest in nuclear energy. Read about the critical minerals that support the entire ecosystem

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A decade on from the Paris Agreement, what trends are shaping the sustainability landscape and its investment opportunities for the year ahead?

The demand for electricity is growing much faster, even in the developed world14. Discover why the most consequential thing about AI for the energy sector is less likely to be how much energy it takes as what this tool can do for the energy sector

This policy paper discusses how pivotal trends in the policy use of behavioural science can help governments catalyse the people-centred transformations needed to reach net-zero goals10. Discover how governments are using behavioural science to increase the demand for sustainable goods, services and technologies

In 2025, AI adoption will accelerate as energy and commodities companies gain confidence in use cases that promote optimisation and innovation. Learn how companies must balance their portfolios, incorporating more renewables while maintaining profitability

Provides an overview of Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall, and sea level rise.

Explore how extreme heat will impact our world and workforce. New data from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warns that over 70 per cent of the global workforce – 2.4 billion people – are now at high risk of extreme heat

Guests share their outlook on evolving sustainability standards; their investment approach in a fraught political environment; their strategies for net-zero and decarbonisation targets; and the role that technology and AI can play in finding solutions to big sustainability challenges like climate resilience.

This article discusses the challenges sustainability leaders face, including pushback and burnout. It calls for bolder, transformative actions focused on business value and nature's resilience. The author urges professionals to stay purpose-driven while adapting strategies and building collaborative relationships.

This article argues the cost of decarbonising is overestimated. It suggests models overstate emissions cuts needed and underestimate tech advancements. The article says the transition may cost less than 1% of global GDP, despite timing and capital challenges.

Explore how climate change reshapes geographies, industries, and companies. This Business Brief unpacks the universal yet varied principles of just transition and presents seven key actions to drive aligned change.

Uncover the bold journey to a low-emissions future. Last year’s breakthroughs ignited hope, yet this report exposes daunting obstacles ahead. Ready for a raw, riveting look at our energy transition?

Explore how extreme heat will impact our world and workforce. New data from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warns that over 70 per cent of the global workforce – 2.4 billion people – are now at high risk of extreme heat

This webinar discusses how right-wing extremists use climate change denial to discredit environmental action. It examines their tactics and outlines ways to counter the anti-environmental front in the culture wars.

The term "woke" has become deeply divisive. For some, it's about acknowledging oppression. For others, it's a dangerous ideology. Is the "war on woke" a legitimate concern or a distraction from real issues?

AI can improve energy efficiency, but increased demand from data centers may hinder climate goals. Careful management is needed to ensure AI drives actual emissions reductions.

The 2025 ERM Sustainability Institute report highlights key trends. These include responding to climate change, valuing human capital, integrating ESG, and protecting natural systems. Other trends involve disclosure, supply chains, sustainable production, technology, rights, and the political landscape. The report emphasizes the need for companies to embed sustainability into operations.

While the climate transition faces challenges, there are indicators of progress. Renewable energy is growing, electric vehicle sales are increasing, and investments in transition technologies are up. Policy changes and innovations like sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture are also positive signs. Despite the difficulties, there's a sense that some aspects of the transition are becoming unstoppable.

A company’s reputation and its ‘social license to operate’ (SLO) are two critical intangible assets. Our fifth Climate Change Whitepaper discusses how the increased sophistication of environmental NGOs, public concern and the reach of social media can result in potential challenges for some businesses. It analyses the various costs of reputational risk including the impacts on share price and provides investors with strategies to manage these risks.