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A new study published in the journal Sustainability has explored whether AI can support short-run sustainable economic growth, given growing criticism over the energy consumption of data-driven transformation.

New study explores whether AI can drive short-run sustainable growth

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A new study published in the journal Sustainability has explored whether AI can support short-run sustainable economic growth, given growing…

A new study by Impact ROI has suggested that the debate over whether sustainability delivers financial benefits has largely been answered, with clear links between sustainability and profitability, valuation and productivity.

‘Business as usual’ is driving biodiversity decline, says report

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A ‘business as usual’ mindset is contributing to continued biodiversity decline, despite firms being central actors in efforts to halt…

The global sports economy, worth around $2.3 trillion annually, faces an 'unprecedented challenge from climate change', the World Economic Forum has said.

Global sports economy faces ‘unprecedented’ challenge from climate change

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The global sports economy, worth around $2.3 trillion annually, faces an ‘unprecedented challenge from climate change‘, the World Economic Forum…

The UK's 'impact economy', including mission-led and impact-oriented businesses, contributes £428 billion in gross value added to the country's economy as a whole, or 15% of GDP, a new report has suggested.

The UK’s ‘impact economy’ contributes 15% of total GDP

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The UK’s ‘impact economy’, including mission-led and impact-oriented businesses, charities and other groups, contributes £428 billion in gross value added to the…

The green economy is set to be worth $7.1 trillion by 2030, having surpassed the $5 trillion mark last year, a new report by the World Economic Forum, in association with Boston Consulting Group, has found.

What sectors of the green economy are set to see the most growth between now and 2030?

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The green economy is set to be worth $7.1 trillion by 2030, having surpassed the $5 trillion mark last year,…

A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation policy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and a moderate sector-specific carbon tax is the most effective route to achieving the Paris Agreement goals while also driving economic growth.

‘Carefully-calibrated’ decarbonisation policies can support economic growth

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A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation strategy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and…

A new global initiative launched at COP30 will seek to better align climate action with investment in human capital, workforce development and social inclusion.

New global initiative seeks to ‘make climate action work for people’

8 months ago8 months ago4 mins

A new global initiative launched at COP30 will seek to better align climate action with investment in human capital, workforce…

Standard Chartered has announced a five-year agreement with the government of the state of Acre in Brazil, to sell high-integrity forest protection carbon credits.

Standard Chartered to support forest conservation in Brazilian state of Acre

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Standard Chartered has announced a five-year agreement with the government of the state of Acre in Brazil, to sell high-integrity…

Some 86% of consumers believe that the circular economy should be a 'priority' for businesses and government, according to a new report by the British Standards Institution in collaboration with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

86% of consumers believe circular economy thinking should be prioritised

12 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Some 86% of consumers believe that the circular economy should be a ‘priority’ for businesses and government, according to a…

Most finance ministries around the world are concerned about the impact of climate change, a new study by the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action has found.

Most finance ministries concerned about climate change

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Most finance ministries around the world are concerned about the impact of climate change, a new study by the Coalition…