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The environment, society and business - thinking and acting sustainably makes a positive impact in many areas. Our articles discuss interesting examples and exciting ideas concerning the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability.

Sustainability

Terroir in the age of climate change

Can a wine still tell the story of its land when the land itself is changing? As vineyards adapt to climate change, ancient traditions are being re-examined, and new frontiers - like southern England - are rising to prominence.
An Aerones robot is pulled up a wind turbine wheel
Sustainability

Renewable energy and robotics - a powerful combination

Solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric plants: Renewable power generation is thriving, and so is the industry's need for operation and maintenance providers - particularly using robotics. An interesting investment opportunity?
Sustainability

A lesson in purpose: volunteering in Namibia

A volunteering program in Namibia offered a powerful experience of purpose-driven action through the chance to step out of the office and into communities where human potential is abundant, but opportunities are scarce.
Sustainability

Climate solutions: An overview of progress and opportunities

This guide sheds light on where the world is making progress in climate mitigation across five significant sectors - and where action is still needed.
The sun is a mighty ball of energy in glistening yellow and shades of red, floating in black space.
Sustainability

The power of the sun: investing in clean energy

Producing vast amounts of cheap, clean energy, the sun is critical for global decarbonisation. Harnessing solar power involves everything from photovoltaics and batteries to the transmission lines and transformers that form the backbone of the world's power systems.
Women in Bangladesh with empty bowls waiting in a queue for food
Sustainability

Food security in Asia

Natural disasters, wars and political crises make food supplies more difficult and food more expensive. Examples from Singapore and Indonesia show how fluctuations can be mitigated and supplies guaranteed.
Woman on a tree trunk in front of a waterfall
Sustainability

Understanding carbon markets

With markets in many countries, trading in carbon credits is an essential feature of the journey to global net-zero emissions. An overview.
A long, straight country road, lined with tall, closely spaced trees, stretches into the distance
Sustainability

The long road to decarbonisation

The greenhouse effect was identified as early as the early 19th century - and largely ignored. We look at how decarbonisation has increasingly come into focus over the last 300 years.
Futuristic AI image of a sustainable hotel
Sustainability

Sustainable tourism: Leading and lagging in the fight against climate change

Travel and tourism companies can teach us a lot about the power of optimism and innovation, and the dangers of not following through on promises.

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