Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility

How Subscriptions and Flexible Ownership Models Are Rewriting the EV Adoption Curve

Rei Vardi, founder and CEO of Eon, examines how subscriptions and flexible ownership models are transforming the EV adoption curve, offering a practical bridge between consumer interest and affordability. Vardi argues that the next wave of adoption will be driven by pragmatic, service-first mobility models that match how people actually live. As charging infrastructure expands and total cost-of-ownership concerns rise, he explains why flexible access is poised to redefine electric driving in 2026 and beyond.

Why Iceland Is Becoming a Model for Renewable-Powered High-Performance Computing

Erling Freyr Gudmundsson, chief operations officer at atNorth, examines why Iceland has emerged as a global leader in renewable-powered high-performance computing, and what other regions can learn as A.I.-driven energy demands surge. Gudmundsson argues that the future of data center development hinges on pairing technological ambition with sustainable power, modern infrastructure and genuine community integration.

What Global Businesses Can Learn from Europe’s Long-Game Innovation

Arturo Bris, IMD professor in geopolitics and business, examines Europe’s often-overlooked innovation engine, unpacking why its long-term, patient approach isn’t just a hallmark of regional success, but a model from which global businesses can learn. Bris argues that Europe’s focus on technical depth, regulatory rigor and social relevance provides critical lessons for companies navigating complex, high-stakes markets worldwide.

Sustainability

How Subscriptions and Flexible Ownership Models Are Rewriting the EV Adoption Curve

Why Iceland Is Becoming a Model for Renewable-Powered High-Performance Computing

What Global Businesses Can Learn from Europe’s Long-Game Innovation

A.I., Data Centers and Climate Impact: How Leaders Are Rewriting the Energy Equation

The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty: Why a Culture of Innovation Will Be Critical in 2026

The Hidden Cost of Gold: Miners, Mercury and a Path to Sustainability

Beautiful Trash: Sustainability as Condition, Not Cure, in Contemporary Art

Microsoft Expands Big Tech’s Data Center Race With Eye on Sustainability

Heritage Craftsmanship Meets Sustainability: The Rise of Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Craft, Conscience and Climate Action: The New Recipe for Sustainable Spirits

A.I.’s Power Problem: How Data Centers Hold the Key to a Greener Future

The Carbon Cost of Culture: How the Art World Is Confronting Its Shipping Emissions

Louise Ulukaya Looked at the Garment Industry and Said: ‘Non’

The Next Competitive Edge: Why A.I. and Sustainability Must Evolve Together

Jessica Kayll’s Cult of Silk

What Does Sustainability Really Mean in the Diamond Industry?

The Silent Revolution: How Electric Cars Are Quietly Cleaning Cities

Crude Realities: Energy Markets Are Betting on Chaos

Sustainable Style: 15 Hotels Setting a New Standard for Green Luxury

The Deregulation Doctrine: Trump’s A.I. Playbook Bets on Innovation Over Oversight

6 SoCal Restaurants Leading the Way in Sustainable Dining

This $10B Texas Startup Wants to Bring Back Extinct Animals Through Gene-Editing

Denver’s Populus Hotel Pairs Sustainability With a Modern Sensibility

A Canadian Startup Is Experimenting an EV Idea That Could Replace Personal Cars

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