The Diverging ESG Landscape: While US Pauses ESG, EU/Asia Keep Momentum Going: What Should Corporations Do?
You are an ITAD company, a recycler or an environmental services firm. Over the past years, you invested in adjusting your infrastructure and acquired new tools to help your clients become ESG compliant. But what used to be a driver of growth in the future, ESG is now...
The Trending Paths Podcast
Sustainability and the Way Forward
AI-Powered PCs, Industry Trends, and 2025 Outlook, with Bob O’Donnell
AI Summary: In this engaging episode, David Daoud of Compliance Standards interviews Bob O’Donnell, a prominent tech analyst, to discuss the evolution of the PC market, the rise of AI-powered PCs (AIPCs), and broader tech industry trends heading into 2025. Key...
Data Centers in Space and Under Water: The Wild Future of IT Energy Solutions
As AI drives a 160% increase in data center power demand (Goldman Sachs), the IT industry faces a stark energy crisis. At the same time, companies are struggling to meet their zero-emission commitments, leaving a gap between environmental goals and operational realities.
When Retail Giants Fail: Walmart’s $7.5M Environmental Wake-Up Call
In this episode of Trending Paths, host David Daoud dives into Walmart’s recent $7.5 million settlement over hazardous waste violations and explores the broader issues retailers face with recycling and environmental compliance. Despite past penalties, Walmart and...
Rethinking Climate Action: From Carbon Credits to Real Solutions
In this episode of the Trending Paths podcast, host David Daoud, principal analyst at Compliance Standards, explores the pressing realities of climate change and the limits of traditional carbon offsets. Join us as we discuss the catastrophic events of 2023-2024, the true costs of carbon credits, and why carbon insetting might be the direct, impactful approach the world needs now. Learn how companies can reshape their environmental responsibilities to create a more sustainable future.
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Senior Leadership Roundtable
An unscripted discussion with John Shegerian, CEO of ERI, Bob Houghton, CEO of Sage Sustainable Electronics and Neil Peters-Michaud, CEO of Cascade Asset Management
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Bracing for Escalating Demand by US and Global Corporations for Critical Security and Compliance Procedures and Certifications Among their Suppliers and Partners
There has been a spike among US and global companies requiring their suppliers and service providers to demonstrate their capacity to secure their IT assets through specific procedures and related certifications, such as ISO 27001. In this episode, David Daoud and Compliance Standards’ Head of Security Research, Louis Van Der Westhuizen, will address ongoing trends in data security and related certifications.