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Responding To Today’s Global Uncertainty With Sustainability

Paul Miller March 14, 2023
Last year, a number of Forrester analysts discussed how manufacturers are responding to the challenges their industry faces right now. As I wrote at the time: “Energy prices are scary. Supply chain disruptions are scary. Workforce modernization and empowerment are hard. Budgets are tightening. Hardware upgrades are expensive, slow, and painful. Aligning the competing (or, […]
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Forr The Planet: Sustainability Interview Series — Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer at Cisco

Abhijit Sunil March 7, 2023
Read this interview with Cisco's chief sustainability officer Mary de Wysocki to learn about her priorities in building up the sustainability team and the challenges that lie ahead in the telecommunications sector.

Get Ahead Of Green Market Opportunity

Explore our green market revolution resources to see why sustainability is one of the largest opportunities in history.

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The SEC’s Proposed Rule On Climate Disclosure Has Teeth, Leaving Supporters And Opponents Simultaneously Unhappy

Alla Valente February 16, 2023
The proposed pivot from suggestion to regulation will require companies to take climate risk seriously — and do a lot of math. All corporations that file with the SEC will need to be prepared.
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It’s Time To Reinvent B2B Corporate Social Responsibility

Ian Bruce February 13, 2023
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) used to have a bad rap, often relegated to philanthropic largesse and entirely disconnected from the core business. Those days are over. Today, B2B buyers are making purchase decisions based on CSR criteria, the best talent gravitates to companies that live their values, and investors and other stakeholders are rewarding companies […]
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How To Build A Solid Business Case For Your Financial Well-Being Program

Aurelie L'Hostis January 26, 2023
Banks must build a robust business case and demonstrate ROI to support their financial well-being programs.
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The Green Market Revolution Is Here: Are You Ready?

What It Means January 26, 2023
Climate change is among the biggest challenges we face, and the solution could be one of the biggest market opportunities in history. Learn about the unique opportunities provided by the green market revolution in this episode.
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Large Asia Pacific Firms Are Ramping Up Sustainability Action — But Need To Move Faster

Michael Barnes January 24, 2023
A growing number of large firms in APAC are rethinking their supply chains, product and service design and development, and branding. But the pace of change needs to accelerate.

Tackle 2023 With Bold Action & Clear Focus

Get our Predictions 2023 Guide to see the 12 big-impact dynamics that leaders will have to navigate in the coming year.

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Breaking The Green Market Opportunity Down Into Segments

Thomas Husson January 24, 2023
There is no single green or sustainable consumer. Learn the value of segmenting your customer base by their green purchasing habits.
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2022, Year In Research — A Look Back

Michael Barnes January 16, 2023
So 2022 is officially done and dusted, for better or worse. But before getting too far into 2023, let’s take a moment to look back at what we achieved over the previous year. More specifically, I wanted to share some thoughts from our research associate, Aidan Riga, since he did such an outstanding job supporting […]
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EU Corporations Lead The Region On Sustainability — The Rest Ride Their Coattails

Enza Iannopollo January 16, 2023
Across Europe and the Middle East, consumers are demanding that corporations embrace environmental sustainability. Forrester data shows that in both the UK and France, more than a third of online adults are prepared to pay a premium for sustainable products.
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Meet The New EMEA Enterprise Architecture Analyst

Stéphane Vanrechem December 14, 2022
What Topics Will You Be Covering At Forrester? I am part of the Forrester Decisions for Technology Architecture & Delivery service. I will be authoring research for the “Lead A High-Performing Enterprise Architecture Practice” priority. Briefly said, I will help clients be more proficient in the enterprise architecture (EA) discipline from a digital, sustainable, and […]
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Responding To Today’s Global Uncertainty With Smart Manufacturing

Paul Miller November 11, 2022
“If you want to get there, I wouldn’t start from here.” It’s easy to present beautiful visions of a digitally augmented future, full of shiny new machines (all from the same manufacturer, of course), empowered workers, and AI magic. It’s easy, but it’s often a long way from the reality facing most manufacturers today. Energy […]

Shape Your 2023 Cybersecurity Priorities For Uncertain Times

Join us for a planning webinar to learn how you can budget and align your 2023 cybersecurity plans for what’s ahead.

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How To Set A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target That Means Something

Amy DeMartine November 7, 2022
Learn some of the common shortfalls of corporate emissions reduction targets and how you can craft a greenhouse gas target that withstands stakeholder scrutiny.
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Predictions 2023: Environmental Sustainability Becomes A Strategic Imperative, Ushering In A Green Market Revolution

Abhijit Sunil November 2, 2022

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European Predictions 2023: Environmental Sustainability

Thomas Husson November 1, 2022
Businesses recognise that sustainability is a strategic imperative, and that’s particularly true in Europe. In the year ahead, firms must act with transparency and integrity to avoid financial pitfalls and consumer mistrust.
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A Seven-Step Guide To A Successful Technology Sustainability Strategy

Abhijit Sunil October 28, 2022
With COP26 coming up, here are seven actionable steps to build a successful sustainability strategy from scratch.
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How Should Financial Services Firms Prioritize Investments In Green Finance Products And Experiences?

Zhi Ying Barry October 26, 2022
Environmental sustainability is fast becoming a priority for consumers, businesses, and governments. In fact, Forrester believes that we’re in the early stages of a green market revolution — a historic business opportunity, on par with the first and second industrial revolutions. In response, leading financial services firms across banking, investment, and insurance have launched an […]

Welcome To The Green Market Revolution

Environmental sustainability is one of the largest market opportunities in history. Learn how you can make the most of the expanding green market opportunity.

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Forr The Planet: Sustainability Interview Series — Dell Technologies

Abhijit Sunil October 25, 2022
Get an inside look at Dell's sustainability strategy from Page Motes, Dell Technologies Head of Corporate Sustainability.
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European Predictions 2023: Highlights

Laura Koetzle October 25, 2022
Geopolitical and economic turbulence along with the aftermath of the pandemic will pose challenges for organisations in Europe. Discover three key things to look out for in the year ahead.
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Introducing The Green Market Revolution

Amy DeMartine October 18, 2022
The green market revolution gives businesses an historic opportunity for new environmentally sustainable products and services for everything. Learn more in this blog post.
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