Hydrogen Insights 2023
Hydrogen Insights 2023 is the latest update on the global hydrogen economy from the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey & Company. It summarizes the current state of the global hydrogen sector and…
‘50 shades of green’ needed for Asia’s energy transition: IPCC chair
Market must tolerate ‘browner’ bank portfolios, ‘yellower’ decarbonisation solutions. ONE message ringing loud and clear at the recently concluded gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors in Incheon, South…
BNP Paribas: will no longer finance development of new oil and gas fields
BNP Paribas, France's largest lender, will no longer provide any financing dedicated to the development of new oil and gas fields, the bank said on Thursday, as it reiterated its…
Why Global ESG Audits Will Be ‘Limited’ at First: Explained
Companies operating globally will soon face mandatory sustainability reporting requirements, which must be audited. Initially, the checks will be less strict than for financial reporting, but that is expected to…
Bank Funding for Renewables Stagnates vs Oil and Gas
The share of bank finance going to renewable energy rather than fossil fuels has little changed in six years, raising questions about how fast lenders are pushing energy clients to…
Climate Security and Energy Security Must Go Hand-in-Hand
A few years ago, in an era of abundant energy supplies, the world’s focus was on curbing fossil-fuel use to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Today, priorities have shifted amid supply…
Companies Like Amazon Are Buying Clean Energy – But Will It Make Any Difference To The Oil And Gas Industry?
The need for oil and gas has never been so clearly defined as in 2022. Recovery from the pandemic started it. The Invasion of Ukraine by Russia that pushed European…
HR Leaders Light The Way For People Sustainability
It’s no secret that employers are facing a surge of workforce-related challenges: adapting to disruptive change, addressing the skills gap, and protecting employee retention and engagement in an economic recession.…
UN chief warns planet is heading towards ‘climate chaos’
UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday (Nov 3) that the planet is heading toward irreversible “climate chaos” and urged global leaders at the upcoming climate summit in Egypt…
WTO slashes 2023 global trade forecast as recession looms
GENEVA: The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday (Oct 5) dramatically lowered its global trade forecast for 2023, as Russia's war in Ukraine and other shocks take their toll on…