Sustainability
The Future of Sustainability
Everyone has a different understanding of what the wide-reaching terms sustainability means – but what is commonly understood is that it encompasses three key pillars, namely economic viability, environmental protection and social equity.
How can industries, businesses, and individuals work together towards a more sustainable world without one pillar taking over the others? How can we tackle the global climate change challenge, and ensure a better future for the next generations?
Solutions to tackle climate change
State of sustainable investing (crisis or opportunity?)
The Trump administration has an infamously dim view on sustainability, but what does this really mean for the landscape of sustainable investing? Melanie Beyeler, Senior Portfolio Manager at New Capital, talks to Moz Afzal about why it’s not necessarily all bad news for the segment, and what sustainable investing opportunities may arise out of the new global dynamic.
Critical minerals: The backbone for decarbonizing our economy
ARTICLE 5 min read
The global pursuit of net zero emissions is driving demand for critical minerals - key components in clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and wind turbines. Materials like lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements are foundational to this low-carbon future. However, surging demand brings challenges related to environmental impact, ethical sourcing, and supply chain stability. Geopolitical risks and technological limitations further complicate supply security, making innovative solutions crucial to securing these resources sustainably and responsibly.
Small modular reactors: Powering the future with cutting-edge nuclear innovation
ARTICLE 5 min read
As the world intensifies its efforts to cut carbon emissions and secure reliable, constant electricity, small modular reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a key area of interest. While nuclear energy has long struggled with cost overruns, safety concerns, and public scepticism, these compact, factory-built reactors are beginning to change the conversation.
We need less certainty
ARTICLE 4 min read
Bertrand Piccard is a renowned Swiss explorer, psychiatrist and cleantech pioneer who has twice circumvented the globe. In this interview, he shares the secret to innovating and to inventing new solutions to tackle climate change. He also explains why freeing ourselves from old beliefs and “changing altitude” is key to overcoming challenges today and in the future.
Harnessing affection to drive change in farming
Nathan Furr, Innovation & Strategy Professor, INSEAD, highlights the importance of harnessing both the production and 'affection' cycles to inspire changes in attitudes towards sustainability in the farming and food industries.
Listen to our Chief Investment Officer, Moz Afzal and Jason Jay from MIT Sloane in conversation discussing the importance of and future for ESG in investing.
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