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LAGGARDS AND LEADERS: CLOSING THE GAP IN THE TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY
Our point of viewRenewable energy is now competitive with fossil fuels in many markets, and an increasing number of companies worldwide are making the switch to cleaner power. But while some businesses have excelled in their transition to green electricity, others still have some way to go. After years of slow progress, business demand for renewable energy has […]
MAKING CIRCULAR ECONOMY HAPPEN
Our point of viewThe idea of the circular economy has been gaining political and social currency recently as governments, companies, and citizens alike make plans for a greener, more sustainable recovery from Covid-19. In this factsheet, we take a look at what makes a successful circular economy, and why renewable energy is a vital component. What is a […]
WHY GREEN HYDROGEN IS PART OF THE ENERGY MATRIX OF THE FUTURE
Our point of viewFor the first time in history, this year’s Olympic flame, which burned at Tokyo’s National Stadium Olympic Cauldron in the Games’ opening and closing ceremonies, was sustained by hydrogen. The gas was created through the electrolysis of water using solar power, creating a truly green fuel that creates no emissions – unlike the propane and […]
WHY COVERING THE ENERGY NEEDS OF DIGITALIZATION SUSTAINABLY IS IMPORTANT
Our point of viewWhen the world locked down it also logged on, and the rapid digital adoption brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic will continue into the recovery – and beyond. But powering the new digital normal sustainably means taking a long hard look at the energy we use, and as companies are increasingly forced to report on […]
ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND RENEWABLE ENERGY: A PERFECT MATCH
Our point of viewElectric vehicles (EVs) are one of the most promising technologies for reducing emissions in global transportation, but the benefits they bring depend on the provenance of the power they run on. Today, too few EVs are powered by renewable energy. For them to be a truly green option, this has to change. The EV revolution […]
MAKING IT COUNT: DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
Our point of viewAs a non-polluting and clean resource, renewable energy is key to a sustainable future. But beyond its environmental impacts, renewable energy can also contribute to social development, inclusion, diversity, and equity around the world. In 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals as a universal call to action to end […]
SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP: FROM WORDS TO ACTION
Our point of viewOnce upon a time, a company’s success was judged solely by its financial performance. But profits alone don’t paint the full picture of how well a firm is doing. As companies begin to respond to multiple stakeholders, sustainable leadership, which takes into account environment, society, and long-term development objectives, has become vital. The global response […]
WHY WE’RE STILL OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE
Our point of viewWhat do NASA, the Chilean Science Academy, the Canadian Society of Zoologists, and Bill Gates all have in common? They all hold the position that climate change has been caused by human activity and that it is a serious threat, along with the vast majority of actively publishing climate scientists. The debate over whether or […]
RENEWABLE ENERGY IS AT ITS BEST: SOLAR SHINES BRIGHT
Our point of viewThanks to competitive prices, technological advances and excellent financial and fiscal support, solar energy is at its most attractive yet. The time to make the switch from conventional energy to clean energy is now. Here’s why. SOLAR: THE US’s TOP ENERGY RESOURCE There is the same amount of energy in just 18 days of sunshine […]
WHAT THE LEADERS SUMMIT ON CLIMATE MEANS FOR CORPORATIONS
Our point of viewUS President Joe Biden’s two-day climate summit, held online on April 22-23, saw 40 global leaders make a series of commitments aimed at increasing cooperation to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Over eight sessions, heads of state and government, as well as leaders and representatives from international organizations, subnational governments, and indigenous […]