HFS on Sustainability and ESG

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The BFS sector’s laggards need to stop only seeing uncertainty in sustainable finance—and think about

Succeeding in sustainable finance starts with connecting BFS’ capital experts with the technology experts in enterprises, providers, and policymaking.

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HFS 2.0: Defining Business Operations in the Next Decade

HFS resuscitates the analyst industry by bringing unique, fresher and more impactful insights into the major innovations impacting business and IT operations

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COP26 will bring greater scrutiny on businesses’ sustainability; executives must partner with the now

Smart executives are already building out their ecosystem of sustainability experts and partners in preparation for COP26.

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Manufacturers and hospitality giants: use an integrated approach to saving water that also saves energy,

There’s a close nexus between water and energy consumption; thirsty firms must bring water and energy data together to compound the savings.

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Supply chain managers must embrace traceability; IBM’s double-down proves the tech and knowhow are

Supply chain managers now have more options on the table to meet the traceability and transparency that their customers and regulators demand.

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Big energy consumers must visualize and take control of their usage: smart meters and IoT platforms can

A smart meter-IoT platform combination is a ticket to visualizing and controlling energy usage, cost-saving, and promoting a renewable energy market.

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The Decade to Deliver: Service providers must take advantage of CEOs’ drive for sustainability 

The service provider community has a clear opportunity to bring its expertise and resources to help CEOs drive sustainable initiatives

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Infosys clients must race to exploit their provider’s untapped sustainability prowess

The UN have lauded Infosys for their internal sustainability and CSR initiatives, but there's no mention of sustainability services for their clients.

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Sustainability serves the whole enterprise—providers must be equally holistic in their approach

Part 2/2: As we enter the third era of sustainability services, providers must develop and draw from an ecosystem that makes up for any shortcomings.

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Providers must unlock all their capabilities to play in the sustainability services game

Part 1/2: As we enter the third era of sustainability services, providers must reach across their functions to match sustainability’s breadth & depth.

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Service providers ignoring sustainability are fast becoming laggards

The sustainability services space is not mature. Providers must build capability now before they miss out on a huge strategic opportunity.

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Executives must focus on sustainability, or prepare for a new wave of lawsuits

Evolving scientific evidence of climate change, coupled with changing legal interpretations, means a new wave of lawsuits washing over enterprises.

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Manufacturers must push their providers to focus more on sustainability

In HFS’ Manufacturing Top10, sustainability is providers' least mature offering. Clients must push for it to be a competence before it’s too late.

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UK energy suppliers must decide: Will they play the cost game or focus on customer experience and

UK utility execs are split between cost-leadership, their customers, and sustainability; they must choose now, as "auto-switching" sweeps the market.

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How Blockchain can connect consumers to the supply chain—improving your topline and avoiding public

As consumers demand new sustainable standards, Blockchain is opening up supply chains - facilitating transparency, traceability, and value for workers.

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Sustainability: it’s time to get your act together or miss out on the value that others are currently

Ingrain sustainability in top-level strategy to capture part of the $12 trillion on offer – partnerships can be an accelerating first step.

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