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…
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…
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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,…
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…
Are pension funds transparent enough about their investments?
The latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, published in April 2022, made clear that the window…
Opinion: Saving the Earth warrants more than one day a year
On 22 April 2022, it was Earth Day. Amid the theme of the day – 'invest in our planet' –…