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
Key Impact Points At the midpoint of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, business leaders and world governments are grappling with sobering statistics: only 15% of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track, and 37% of targets have either stalled or fallen behind the 2015 baseline. These setbacks
Key Impact Points Thailand’s Push for Sustainable Transport In a collaborative effort between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP), and the automotive industry, with support from the Government of Japan, Thailand has officially launched the SDG and EV Climate Credit
Key Impact Points Overview In a recent op-ed titled “The EU clean industrial deal needs a policy makeover,” Ann Mettler, Vice President at Breakthrough Energy, outlines the critical challenges facing the European Union as it grapples with a long-standing competitiveness crisis. Europe, once home to 41 of the world’s 100
Key Impact Points: Wall Street Quietly Retreats from Sustainability Commitments Last week, Morgan Stanley quietly shelved a key pillar of its sustainability strategy: a commitment to finance plastic pollution cleanup. Instead of openly discussing the challenges it faced or sharing the lessons learned over five years, the investment bank went
