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Finance trails in active gen AI adoption despite broad corporate uptake: report

The report cited issues over data accuracy, security risks, and use-case selections.

Finance trails in active gen AI adoption despite broad corporate uptake: report

The report cited issues over data accuracy, security risks, and use-case selections.

SEA must accelerate green energy shift: McKinsey

Currently, only 3% of necessary renewable projects are under construction.

India ranked most climate friendly food consumption amongst G20 nations

In the last year, the Indian government has introduced initiatives to promote environmentally sustainable practices.

Asia-Pacific social protection gaps risk climate impacts

Over half of the Asia-Pacific population is covered, but challenges like climate change require urgent action.

Policy gaps and infrastructure hurdles stall Asia’s renewable shift

Regulatory hurdles and ageing grids slow progress in the region.

4 in 5 believe their cities lack readiness for climate risks

58% of respondents said companies are not doing enough.

How the aviation industry can grow sustainable-fuel production

Sustainable aviation fuel can cut greenhouse gas emmissions in the aviation sector by half.

How climate tech start-ups can quickly scale up and get funding

EQT, Contrarian Ventures, and McKinsey shared insights on scaling journeys and critical unlocks for success.

Water pollution threatens Asia’s growth as urgent action looms

Industrialisation and population growth are outpacing water infrastructure.

Organisations struggle managing ESG despite growing importance

ESG and sustainability remain weak areas in reputation management.

Climate change tops priority list for global CxOs

Half of business leaders have been leveraging climate technologies for decarbonisation. Climate change remains a top priority for global C-suite business leaders (CxOs), surpassing concerns like political uncertainty and talent competition, Deloitte’s CxO Sustainability Report revealed.

These are the challenges in running an effective portfolio review

EY-Parthenon noted three ways to improve strategy and portfolio review. 

How CEOs can embrace transaction-led transformation

EY-Parthenon listed three actions that CEOs can do to transform their portfolios.

Performance reviews from skilled managers crucial for employee motivation

However, nearly a quarter said that managers lacked the necessary skills for effective feedback.

Sustainability takes a hit as CEOs prioritise AI and inflation

About 30% of companies are struggling to meet their existing sustainability commitments.