Sustainability

Switzerland, where half a million cows graze under a strict animal welfare policy, practices sustainable livestock farming to clean up forests, protect biodiversity, improve soil quality, and prevent flooding. The Swiss have not invented anything: grazing and agroecology.

Air mobility is undergoing a revolution. By 2030, it is estimated that the global market for air taxis and drones will reach $52 billion. Regulations, the use of clean technologies and safety are essential components of urban air mobility (UAM).

Bioplastics, glass, paper, and natural textiles are some of the promising materials that could reduce our dependence on plastic and provide more environmentally-friendly solutions.

The efficient management of water, a valuable raw material, has become a profitable sector for investors. Technology and innovation are key to reducing water consumption and recycling it.

This is a question that theoretical physicists have been asking for some time, and the findings from a new study show that, theoretically, it would be possible to use black holes as galactic power banks.

The Earth will be home to a staggering 10 billion human beings by 2050. One of the biggest challenges we face is how we are going to feed the entire planet sustainably. This is where 'smart farming' comes into play.

20 years from now, more than 6 billion people will live in cities, primarily in Africa and Asia. This growing urban population requires solutions to make these cities organized, sustainable and equitable.

The new energy system, harnessing clean and renewable energies, has completely reshaped the market for certain commodities. It is estimated that demand for five of the materials considered critical to ensure the energy transition could increase up to sevenfold by 2050.

From the most elementary levels, light is at the origin of life itself. Its exploration has led to the development of promising alternative energy sources, life-saving medical breakthroughs, and numerous other innovations that have shaped our understanding of the universe.

With more certainty than ever, sustainable investment is the future and 2023 looks set to be the year in which renewable energies will begin their unstoppable rise around the world.

A quinoa burger, some seaweed spaghetti or cookies with cricket flour. Population pressure and climate change are precipitating a food revolution in the coming years: our diet will not be the same as today.

Although the economic, social and environmental goals of both types of investing are the same and complement each other, their processes and applications differ. While the former emphasizes measurement, the latter focuses more on maximizing a positive impact.

Sustainable investment is an alternative that allows investors to earn money and fight against climate change and social inequality. At the end of 2022, the market for investment with ESG criteria amounted to $2.5 billion. And it continues to grow.

16% of the global urban population already gets around using bicycles and scooters. By 2030, the market for this new and sustainable micromobility will be worth $440 billion.

Having committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % for 2030, the European Union has been rolling out for several years now its sustainable finance action in installments. Taking them one by one, let's have a closer look at how these 9 regulations are set to change the market.

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Discover the highlights from the world of finance, innovation and sustainability.

Neolithic innovation for sustainable animal husbandry with happy animals

The sky can't wait: drones and taxis pick up speed in the mobility of the future

As we move closer to a future without plastic, what alternatives will take its place?

Investing in water: a profitable trend that can also benefit mankind

What if we used black holes as a source of energy?

AI and agriculture, smart farming arrives to boost sustainable production

Life in 2045: a preview of cities in 20 years' time

Critical raw materials for the energy transition: a short- and long-term challenge

Save on energy to invest in our planet

Energy storage: the new philosopher's stone

This is how we will eat in 30 years: seaweed, vegetable meat and insects

Sustainable investment vs. impact investment

ESG investments, a market that already totals $2.5 billion

Micromobility and public transportation gaining momentum

EU sustainable finance action plan: rules to change investment practices