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The global sports economy could be worth as much as $8.8 trillion by 2050, up from $2.3 trillion today, however climate and environmental risks could put much of this growth at risk, a report by Oliver Wyman has found.

Climate threats could be a trillion-dollar problem for the global sports economy by 2050

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The global sports economy could be worth as much as $8.8 trillion by 2050, up from $2.3 trillion today, however…

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…

Ecolab has partnered with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a benchmarking tool that will enable companies to assess and improve their operational water performance.

Ecolab, CDP team up to launch Water Use Efficiency Index

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Ecolab has partnered with CDP to launch the Water Use Efficiency Index, a benchmarking tool that will enable companies to…

Supply chains around the world have entered an era of 'structural volatility', which will require businesses and government to re-evaluate how and where they invest, the World Economic Forum has said in a new report.

Global supply chains have entered era of ‘structural volatility’, says World Economic Forum

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Supply chains around the world have entered an era of ‘structural volatility’, which will require businesses and government to re-evaluate…

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World Economic Forum calls for stepping up of investment in clean fuels

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Investment in clean fuels will need to quadruple between now and the end of the decade if international ambitions are…

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 report from the World Economic Forum suggests that the tech sector can play a key role in driving a nature-positive transition

The tech sector’s role in accelerating a nature-positive future

3 months ago3 months ago6 mins

A new report from the World Economic Forum suggests that the tech sector can play a key role in driving…

Schneider Electric and Bloomberg New Economy have teamed up to announce the formation of the Energy Technology Coalition, a private-sector initiative aimed at bringing together global decision makers and experts to accelerate the adoption of more efficient, resilient energy consumption technologies.

Schneider Electric, Bloomberg New Economy launch Energy Technology Coalition

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

Schneider Electric and Bloomberg New Economy have teamed up to announce the formation of the Energy Technology Coalition, a private-sector…

Stephanie Burrell, head of sustainability at Smart DCC.

Smart DCC’s Stephanie Burrell on building the digital backbone for a clean energy future

4 months ago7 days ago11 mins

Established in 2013, Smart DCC operates the secure telecommunications network that connects Britain’s smart meters to energy suppliers – providing the…

Agreement on a global plastics treaty, the aim of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), which kicks off in Geneva this week, would be a "win for business and the planet", a leading industry voice has said.

Global agreement on plastics would be a win for business and the planet

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Agreement on a global plastics treaty, the aim of the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating…