Bold use of green tech can foster a new era of sustainable growth
WEBApr 20, 2022 · Decarbonizing green technologies can reconcile economic progress with the production limits of our planet. New green tech, from vertical farming to 3D printing and plant-based meat, can reduce our environmental footprint while enabling sustainable growth. Scaling up green tech means an increase …
Why we need to invest in more female climate entrepreneurs
WEBSep 27, 2021 · In the fight against climate change, entrepreneurship and innovation – known as "greentech" – are essential. Women are more affected by climate change than men, and yet greentech is currently a male-dominated field; in Canada, only 1 in 10 greentech business founders are women and only 19% of …
These are the most exciting green Tech Pioneers of 2021 | World ...
WEBJun 15, 2021 · Past Technology Pioneers include: Airbnb, Kickstarter, Scribd, Spotify, Twitter and Wikimedia. “The 2021 cohort of Tech Pioneers include many future headline makers at the forefront of their industries,” said Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum. “These companies show …
Which countries are best prepared for the green tech transition?
WEBApr 26, 2023 · The United States, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland and the Netherlands are the five most prepared countries to use, adopt or adapt to frontier technologies, which will be essential to the green tech transition, according to data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). 166 countries were ranked on …
The green technology innovation pipeline: Lessons from China
WEBMay 8, 2024. China offers lessons in how to creatively fund the green technology innovation pipeline. Image: REUTERS/Muyu Xu. 2023 was the warmest year on record at 1.45 ± 0.12 °C above the pre-industrial average. Slowing and reversing climate change and emissions requires trillions of dollars of financing.
Jeffrey McDermott - Agenda Contributor | World Economic Forum
WEBJan 10, 2018 · Jeff McDermott is Global Co-Head of Investment Banking at Nomura Securities International, Inc and Founder of Nomura Greentech. Jeff is tasked with leading the expansion and growth of Nomura’s global investment banking department, with a particular focus on growing M&A Advisory revenues. Nomura Greentech is a leader in providing M&A advisory services and financing to companies ...
Why companies should address climate risks to its people first
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Companies powered by human capital – field to table, factory to home etc. – must assess their people’s physical, transition and adaptation risks and the knock-on impacts on supply chains, operating models and productivity across their operations. Climate risks to people will materialize in vastly different ways according to the market or ...
How Can Technology Help Combat Climate Change
WEBJul 12, 2021 · How technology can fight climate change. Artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) solutions are integral to tackling some of the challenges associated with carbon management. There are three main areas of focus to make carbon management more efficient, transparent and effective. 1. AIoT – integration into measurement and reporting.
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4 Technologies Driving The Green Hydrogen Revolution
WEBJun 29, 2021 · Green hydrogen is also incredibly challenging and expensive to store and transport. It is a highly flammable gas with a low volumetric density, requiring investment in specialized pipelines and carriers. 3. High energy losses. Green hydrogen loses a considerable amount of energy at every point in the supply chain.