How the rail industry can support the fight against climate change
Rail is recognised as a more sustainable transport method than flying and, in many cases, travelling by road. The industry uses 80% less energy than trucks per ton of freight carried, and holds a four-to-one advantage over cars when it comes to emissions intensity. Consumers are recognising the benefits of rail travel when it comes to sustainability; […]
New global alliance seeks to propel clean energy in emerging economies
The World Economic Forum has launched of a new alliance to provide a platform for developing economies to raise awareness about their clean energy needs, share best practices and sustainably accelerate their energy transitions. The Network to Mobilize Clean Energy Investment for the Global South is made up of 20+ CEOs and government ministers, including […]
Climate finance ‘critical to economic recovery’ say WTO, China and others
Green energy, innovative technologies and broad inclusivity could help secure an economic rebound in the face of inflation, geopolitical tensions, barriers to trade and talk of ‘decoupling’ that are creating headwinds for the global economy. That’s according to speakers at speakers in the Braving the Headwinds: Rewiring Growth Amid Fragility session at the World Economic […]
Crypto sustainability coalition investigates potential of Web3 against climate change
The World Economic Forum has launched the Crypto Sustainability Coalition, which will investigate how web3 and blockchain tools can be leveraged to achieve positive climate action. Web3, which includes technologies like blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs, has become a catch-all term for the vision of a new, better internet. Members of the coalition will explore the […]
World Economic Forum provides ‘comprehensive’ blueprint for future-ready cities
The World Economic Forum has released a series of four reports on how cities can take a systems approach to finance and deliver urban transformation projects in the wake of COVID, widening inequality and global conflicts. Each report – urban inclusion, city financing models, climate preparedness, and technology adoption – guides city leaders with case […]
Oxford climate experts call for action head of COP26
In the run-up to Glasgow, 10 leading Oxford climate researchers including Professors Myles Allen, Lavanya Rajamani and Nathalie Seddon, have been asked to record their concerns and hopes for the November conference. The first of these new videos featuring the well-known climate attribution expert, Dr Friederike Otto, predicts that heat waves have become 100 times more […]
Derwent fm takes positive action for World Environment Day
By Derwent fm Derwent fm are proud to announce the bold steps we are taking on climate action by signing up to The Climate Group’s business initiative on efficient energy (EP100). Derwent are joining the EP100 project through the energy management pathway. We have committed to reduce our energy consumption by 40% through our energy […]
Big business seeks to assert clean energy needs
A group described as featuring the world’s most influential companies says it’s actively engaging with policy makers and utilities to accelerate the transition to renewable energy – but it is calling on governments to remove the remaining barriers. Going 100% renewable: how companies are demanding a faster market response is the 2019 RE100 Progress and Insights Annual Report from […]
Seven critical areas for energy sector transformation revealed
A new report has mapped seven critical areas for energy sector transformation and outlines a path that world leaders and companies involved in the energy sector should consider to mitigate the looming climate crisis in the next decade. The by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) report, ‘Seven Challenges for Energy Transformation,’ was launched during three connected […]
GUEST BLOG: Why the new energy generation should not focus on the past
By Simon Bransfield-Garth, CEO, Azuri Technologies The saying goes, the best way to predict tomorrow’s weather is to assume it will be the same as today. A lot of the time it will be. But this approach gives you no insight into what the future will bring and fails horribly when disruptive change is around the […]