Big Corporations are Abandoning Climate Commitments Quietly
This article discusses the trend of big corporations quietly abandoning their climate commitments, particularly in the context of the rapid rise in energy demand driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). The growing need for energy to power AI systems is forcing companies to reconsider or abandon their climate commitments. The piece explores how this shift is affecting corporate strategies, especially as companies balance the advancement of AI capabilities with their previous climate goals. It also touches on the broader implications of this trend on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.