The risk of actual (and perceived) provenance issues
Provenance of products and raw materials is a key risk factor for any manufacturer. It is essential that companies have appropriate governance measures for their supply chains (and downstream distribution) and have action plans for dealing with disruption to supply and/or sales.
Agriculture and indirect migrant labour exploitation
Exploitation of migrant workers does not only take place in the global south, it's also an issue in Europe as well, especially in the agriculture industry.
Green hydrogen - Germany is going for broke
Germany is going for broke on green hydrogen. It's not going to be cheap, and there are massive barriers to overcome, but the alternative for them is worse.
Heat pumps powered by wind and solar?
As the percentage of renewables on our grids grows, we need to think differently about how we use and store electricity - part of the answer is better matching supply & demand
Defining what a sustainability linked bond is
Standards matter - vagueness in the definition of what makes a sustainability linked bond makes it tough for investors to be sure that they "do what it says on the tin".
An underground solution to drought?
Whilst the incidence of drought in the Horn of Africa has been increasing, so too have ground stores of water.
The green hydrogen investor dilemma
Is the growth potential more than just hype and can companies grow profitably? Focus: Green hydrogen, heavy industry, hard to decarbonise, steel, chemicals, fertiliser, ammonia
Maggots as an alternative antibiotic?
Maggots are a simple and ancient solution to cleaning wounds. They could also help fight AMR.
Electrifying industry with heat pumps
Electric heat pumps are a promising alternative for an efficient and emission-free supply of process heat at technically feasible temperatures, with potential to push the envelope up to over 200 degrees.
Building resilient hubs
In many places climate adaptation, rather than mitigation is needed. Not just protection against, but aid for recovery after extreme weather events.
'Baseload' electricity from renewables
It used to be said that renewables cannot provide 24/7 electricity. This project in Australia says otherwise.
Cities and the road to implementation
Feedback from the Eco-Business "Cities: Possibilities 2022 - COP 27" conference in Singapore
