Climate change
Forestry as a path to environmental recovery
Through the recovery of forests, the much-needed process of environmental recovery can be initiated, which must be accompanied by drastic modifications to the current processes of society to guarantee that the change is maintained over time. Supporting and promoting forestry then becomes one more way of supporting causes that increase sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
Hydroponics: Sustainable agriculture for water saving
According to estimates, the global hydroponics market will reach $725 million by next year, with an annual growth rate of 18% and will grow at a rate of 22.5% by 2025, so it represents a good investment trend.
The promising future of the smart home industry
There are an estimated 131 million smart home speakers, a figure that could rise to 300 million over the next four years, growing 128 percent.
5 circular economy companies that are making a better world
The recycling and reuse of materials is an essential aspect on the way to minimizing the environmental impact and minimizing its consequences for the population. From this importance, the circular economy is born, which seeks to create processes that allow recycling as a way to reduce pollution. What companies stand out for their trajectory in this industry? Here are 5 of them highlighted.
BBVA New Gen: Investments for all generations
Maintaining the experience and quality of BBVA, New Gen is presented as an option to invest from scratch or with small or medium capital and offers you an extensive portfolio of companies of global interest to give you the possibility not only to invest, but do it on purpose.
Smart Home: an industry with a lot of potential in the near future
Homes around the world are becoming increasingly smart as people want to digitize their homes, equip them with voice controls, additional security measures, lights that turn on and off without switches and autonomous appliances.
How big is the carbon footprint of tropical deforestation?
The loss of tropical tree cover has caused an average annual emissions equivalent to 5.3 gigatons in less than a decade.
Neo-ecology: what is it and how to invest?
Climate change and its consequences in our environment have been presented as a wake-up call to promote change in the current way of life and thus ensure better environmental conditions for future generations.
Investing in Forests: Causes and Consequences of Indiscriminate Deforestation
It is estimated that 20% of total CO2 emissions are due to forest deforestation, the main causes of which are indiscriminate logging, cattle ranching and the expansion of urban centers.
Recycling metal waste as a way to protect the planet
The sustainable development goals continue to gain prominence as the effects of climate change are seen globally. One way to drive humanity towards these goals is recycling and the intelligent use of the circular economy, which allows certain elements to be used and reused to achieve their maximum potential while reducing the impact on the planet.
Green building: the infrastructure of the future
Sustainable construction is a sector that will be on the rise in the coming years and represents an excellent option for those looking to invest in green and/or ethical options that benefit the environment
Building systems in the cities of the future
This type of technology has been adopted by Smart Cities, seeking to offer a better quality of life to their citizens, as well as to boost their development to become more competitive.
A toast to a greener Christmas at BBVA Switzerland
In a crucial time of transformation as a society, this Christmas at BBVA Switzerland we are planting our trees. Conscious of the important role we play in the transition to a better and more climate-friendly world, we have planted 130 trees on behalf of every one of our employees.
Sustainable mobility: the growth of the e-bike industry
The main objective of the urban electric bicycle is not physical exercise per se, but to provide a sustainable mobility solution, as well as an easier and more economical way to get around.
How to invest in the forestry industry and its benefits
Sustainability is in vogue and is a pressing need, which is why investments in sectors such as forestry stand out and remain solid even in times of financial crisis.
Electric automotive: ancillary elements and secondary growth industries
The electric vehicle is undoubtedly an option that drives multiple sectors and implies the development of new value chains, which in turn create the opportunity to generate high-value jobs in the automotive industry.
Smart Tourism: the bet of Smart Cities
A smart tourism destination is one whose main feature is innovation, based on a robust technological infrastructure, which allows improving the traveler's experience by adapting to their needs.
Bioeconomy, a strategy for the future
The bioeconomy is a model where biotechnology contributes significantly to economic production and, combined with the circular economy, represents an economically and environmentally sustainable model.
How climate change affects investments
We are facing emerging business opportunities created by a new economy that aims to decarbonize energy and mobility, and that responds to the demands of international markets.
Investing in smart cities, a tool to live better in the future and obtain profitability now
The objective of silvicultural practices is to ensure the sustainability of goods and services, increasing the resilience and resistance of forests, that is, their capacity to recover and adapt to climate change.
Main Causes of Climate Change
Many factors contribute to the climatic deterioration of our planet, being the human being the main responsible for it through various industrial and domestic activities that he carries out on a daily basis. There are some actions you can take to reduce your ecological footprint, ranging from modifying some habits to investing in sustainable services and products.
