Sustainability

Vienna named top city in the world for eco-friendly businesses

Vienna is the leading global city when it comes to environmentally friendly business practices, according to a survey by Solopress.…

Net zero could drive up the global demand for timber, putting at risk the world’s forests

The drive to net zero could lead to a fourfold surge in the global demand for timber by 2050, according…

Could a Chinese invasion of Taiwan derail the net-zero transition?

“We won’t be able to confront climate change if the US and China don’t work together,” Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal…

Patagonia move has shaken up the ESG world

The decision of Yvon Chouinard, founder of the outdoor fashion brand Patagonia, to give away the company to a charitable…

The Inflation Reduction Act: The moment for US green steel and fertiliser

Industry in the US will soon have access to the cheapest green hydrogen in the world, allowing companies to replace…

FDI drivers in 2022: ESG

Embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria is rising in importance as a driver of foreign direct investment (FDI), with…

Opinion: In the current climate, COP27 feels pretty pointless

Alok Sharma – appointed president of COP26 – made sure to turn last year's conference into the event of the…

Climate change will lead to unrest in all countries: Verisk Maplecroft

More frequent extreme weather events are set to trigger a cascade of second order climate risks such as civil unrest,…

Why investors need to focus on ESG in 2022

Can investment choices produce positive outcomes for the economy, environment and global population? According to some governmental organisations and financial…

Opinion: The global LNG boom US exporters are chasing won’t materialise

The US liquified natural gas (LNG) export industry is in the middle of a charm offensive meant to greenwash its…