3 Key Impact Points: In the battle of caffeinated beverages, tea and coffee are among the world’s most consumed drinks. While neither is essential for survival, many can’t imagine starting their day without them. However, their environmental impacts are significant, with intensive farming, processing, and global transportation leaving a lasting
Key Impact Points: The Complexity of Renewable Energy Deployment While the benefits of renewable energy over fossil fuels are clear, deploying renewables is complex. Factors like grid limitations, energy demand, and geographical conditions must be considered to meet sustainability and business goals. The Stakes of Mismanagement Deploying renewable energy in
Key Impact Points: Blue Alliance Marine Protected Areas (BA) and BNP Paribas have announced the launch of Blue Finance, a USD 35 million impact loan facility designed to support reef-positive businesses and accelerate the growth of the Blue Economy within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This innovative financial facility, which leverages
Carolina Medina is a 28-year-old from Colombia. Her passion is to make healthy food more affordable and accessible for everyone. Carolina co-founded and leads Agruppa, a start-up based in her country that leverages mobile phone technology to organize small businesses. “I want to contribute to making my country more equitable
Key Takeaways The Rising Importance of Location-Specific Data During Climate Week NYC, MSCI hosted a crucial discussion on the low-carbon transition, emphasizing the growing relevance of location-specific data in climate risk assessment. Leaders from capital markets highlighted the “new mantra in assessing climate risk” involves a deeper focus on the
Key Impact Points: Introduction to 30×30 Plan Panama is taking bold steps to safeguard its rich biodiversity through the ambitious 30×30 program, as outlined by Milciades Concepción, Panama’s Minister of Environment. The program is a proactive response to the Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to protect vital ecosystems and promote sustainable
Key Takeaways Corporate boards are at a pivotal moment, facing emerging risks, disruptive technology, and potential shifts in trade, tax, and sustainability policies. In a polarized political climate, board agility and informed decision-making are crucial for navigating these changes effectively. Navigating Ambiguity: ESG Caught in the Crosswinds Some boardrooms have
The world’s largest sportfishing yacht, Special One, is set to make waves at the Monaco Yacht Show this week. Built by Royal Huisman and designed by Vripack, this 171-foot “sportfisher on steroids” not only represents the pinnacle of marine design but also a significant step toward sustainability. Running on Hydrotreated
Key Impact Points: LinkedIn’s latest data reveals a looming green skills gap as demand for environmentally focused expertise is set to double by 2050. Despite the skyrocketing need, the current supply of green talent is insufficient to meet global demands. Surging Demand vs. Insufficient Supply Demand for skills in hydrogen
Key Impact Points: UNDP and IBM have unveiled two innovative AI models on UNDP’s GeoHub platform to analyze complex energy issues and support a just energy transition. Leveraging technologies like the IBM watsonx AI platform, these tools are designed for policymakers, governments, and the general public. IBM and UNDP Collaboration
