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"Global energy storage demand could increase 40% globally year-on-year in 2026, Hong Kong-based UBS Securities analyst Yan Yishu told a media briefing on Wednesday."
From Reuters
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#AI
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From Reuters
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#AI
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www.reuters.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"Global energy storage demand could increase 40% globally year-on-year in 2026, Hong Kong-based UBS Securities analyst Yan Yishu told a media briefing on Wednesday."
From Reuters
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#AI
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From Reuters
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#AI
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"The top stories in sustainability this week include updates and controversy at COP30, Arcadis' approach to nature-based solutions and circular construction"
From Sustainability Magazine
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#Construction
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From Sustainability Magazine
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#Construction
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COP30, Nature & Circularity: This Week's Top Stories
The top stories in sustainability this week include updates and controversy at COP30, Arcadis' approach to nature-based solutions and circular construction
sustainabilitymag.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
"The top stories in sustainability this week include updates and controversy at COP30, Arcadis' approach to nature-based solutions and circular construction"
From Sustainability Magazine
#Sustainability
#Construction
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From Sustainability Magazine
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#Construction
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"The world’s largest companies are once again setting net zero goals across their value chains, after pausing in 2024"
From Esg Today
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From Esg Today
#NetZero
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The World’s Largest Companies Have Resumed Setting Net Zero Goals After Pausing Last Year: Accenture Survey - ESG Today
The world’s largest companies are once again setting net zero goals across their value chains, after pausing in 2024 – even in North America – and are seeing greater decarbonization results, as they e...
www.esgtoday.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
"The world’s largest companies are once again setting net zero goals across their value chains, after pausing in 2024"
From Esg Today
#NetZero
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From Esg Today
#NetZero
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"In 2025 to date, approximately 1,405MW of new battery storage capacity has been commissioned, already surpassing the 2024 total of 1,249MW."
From Renewable UK
#batterystorage
#renewables
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From Renewable UK
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#renewables
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Stacking up the storage: where the UK battery market stands in 2025 | RenewableUK EnergyPulse
www.renewableuk.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"In 2025 to date, approximately 1,405MW of new battery storage capacity has been commissioned, already surpassing the 2024 total of 1,249MW."
From Renewable UK
#batterystorage
#renewables
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From Renewable UK
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#renewables
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"A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar power to those most in need"
From Positive News
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#renewables
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From Positive News
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#renewables
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The London solar project slashing bills for vulnerable residents
A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar to those most in need
www.positive.news
November 4, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"A first-of-its-kind energy initiative aims to make the green transition more accessible, delivering affordable solar power to those most in need"
From Positive News
#solar
#renewables
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From Positive News
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#renewables
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"When it comes to climate change, our industry has spent years talking about net zero. But how well do we truly understand the systems we are trying to fix?"
From The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
#NetZero
#construction
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From The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
#NetZero
#construction
constructionmanagement.co.uk/why-climate-...
Why climate and nature literacy must be the new baseline for construction - Construction Management
Ahead of World Sustainability Day on 29 October, Mina Hasman writes why the built environment must use a common language to achieve climate targets.
constructionmanagement.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"When it comes to climate change, our industry has spent years talking about net zero. But how well do we truly understand the systems we are trying to fix?"
From The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
#NetZero
#construction
constructionmanagement.co.uk/why-climate-...
From The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
#NetZero
#construction
constructionmanagement.co.uk/why-climate-...
Some interesting statistics about the UK's energy use over the last few decades:
"Final energy consumption in the UK in 2024 was 128.1 mtoe, 2.6 per cent higher than in 2023, but 7.9 per cent lower than pre-pandemic (2019) levels."
From GOV.UK
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"Final energy consumption in the UK in 2024 was 128.1 mtoe, 2.6 per cent higher than in 2023, but 7.9 per cent lower than pre-pandemic (2019) levels."
From GOV.UK
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Energy Consumption in the UK (ECUK) 2025
www.gov.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Some interesting statistics about the UK's energy use over the last few decades:
"Final energy consumption in the UK in 2024 was 128.1 mtoe, 2.6 per cent higher than in 2023, but 7.9 per cent lower than pre-pandemic (2019) levels."
From GOV.UK
www.gov.uk/government/s...
"Final energy consumption in the UK in 2024 was 128.1 mtoe, 2.6 per cent higher than in 2023, but 7.9 per cent lower than pre-pandemic (2019) levels."
From GOV.UK
www.gov.uk/government/s...
"The first six months of 2025 saw wind and solar together pass a historic milestone, generating more power than coal for the first time and making renewables the world’s leading source of electricity."
From New Scientist
#renewables
#positivenews
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
From New Scientist
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#positivenews
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
www.newscientist.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"The first six months of 2025 saw wind and solar together pass a historic milestone, generating more power than coal for the first time and making renewables the world’s leading source of electricity."
From New Scientist
#renewables
#positivenews
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
From New Scientist
#renewables
#positivenews
www.newscientist.com/article/2500...
"Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year period."
From Canary Media
#RenewableEnergy
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From Canary Media
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Chart: Solar is driving renewable energy to new heights around the…
Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year…
www.canarymedia.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year period."
From Canary Media
#RenewableEnergy
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From Canary Media
#RenewableEnergy
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
"University of Portsmouth scientists identify optimum ratio for incorporating glass waste in compressed earth block"
From the University of Portsmouth
#circulareconomy
#glass
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From the University of Portsmouth
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#glass
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Recycled glass helps build sustainability into construction
University of Portsmouth scientists identify optimum ratio for incorporating glass waste in compressed earth block
www.port.ac.uk
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"University of Portsmouth scientists identify optimum ratio for incorporating glass waste in compressed earth block"
From the University of Portsmouth
#circulareconomy
#glass
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From the University of Portsmouth
#circulareconomy
#glass
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
"More than four out of five companies continued to increase their sustainability-related investments over the past year"
From ESG Today
#sustainability
#BusinessNews
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From ESG Today
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#BusinessNews
www.esgtoday.com/83-of-compan...
83% of Companies Increased Sustainability Investments Over Past Year: Deloitte Survey - ESG Today
More than four out of five companies continued to increase their sustainability-related investments over the past year despite reduced pressure from some stakeholder groups, as executives report alrea...
www.esgtoday.com
October 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
"More than four out of five companies continued to increase their sustainability-related investments over the past year"
From ESG Today
#sustainability
#BusinessNews
www.esgtoday.com/83-of-compan...
From ESG Today
#sustainability
#BusinessNews
www.esgtoday.com/83-of-compan...
"Renewable generation in Britain reached a record high in the third quarter, driven by strong wind and solar output, according to new data from Montel Analytics."
From renews.biz
#renewables
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From renews.biz
#renewables
renews.biz/103638/wind-...
renews.biz
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Renewable generation in Britain reached a record high in the third quarter, driven by strong wind and solar output, according to new data from Montel Analytics."
From renews.biz
#renewables
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From renews.biz
#renewables
renews.biz/103638/wind-...
"Shortlisted projects include a plant-filled "terminal in a garden" in Bengaluru, a "very special and rare" pair of mid-century modern office buildings in London..."
From @dezeen.com
#sustainability
#architecture
www.dezeen.com/2025/10/09/d...
From @dezeen.com
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#architecture
www.dezeen.com/2025/10/09/d...
Dezeen Awards 2025 sustainability shortlist announced
Dezeen has announced the design shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes projects by Hassell, Squire and Partners and Morrama.
www.dezeen.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"Shortlisted projects include a plant-filled "terminal in a garden" in Bengaluru, a "very special and rare" pair of mid-century modern office buildings in London..."
From @dezeen.com
#sustainability
#architecture
www.dezeen.com/2025/10/09/d...
From @dezeen.com
#sustainability
#architecture
www.dezeen.com/2025/10/09/d...
"Thermal energy storage is being added to buildings for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions"
From APNews
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From APNews
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Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning
Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spa...
apnews.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Thermal energy storage is being added to buildings for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions"
From APNews
#EnergyStorage
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From APNews
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Report: Companies maintaining, not ditching, sustainability commitments
From Edie.net
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#business
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From Edie.net
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#business
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Report: Companies maintaining, not ditching, sustainability commitments – edie
www.edie.net
October 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Report: Companies maintaining, not ditching, sustainability commitments
From Edie.net
#Sustainability
#business
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From Edie.net
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#business
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"If you’re doing major improvements to your home, now would be a good time to also think about making it more energy efficient."
From the Energy Saving Trust
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#housing
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From the Energy Saving Trust
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#housing
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Top energy saving upgrades to make if you’re renovating your home
Already having some work done? Save yourself some money and limit any disruption by installing these energy efficient home improvements too.
energysavingtrust.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"If you’re doing major improvements to your home, now would be a good time to also think about making it more energy efficient."
From the Energy Saving Trust
#energyefficiency
#housing
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From the Energy Saving Trust
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#housing
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"Colocation involves pairing solar PV directly with existing battery energy storage system (BESS) sites, allowing both technologies to share infrastructure, grid connections and operational systems"
From New Civil Engineer
#solar
#batterystorage
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From New Civil Engineer
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#batterystorage
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Unlocking new levels of efficiency, reliability and sustainability with solar colocation | New Civil Engineer
Solar colocation involves pairing solar PV directly with existing battery energy storage system (BESS) sites, allowing both technologies to share
www.newcivilengineer.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"Colocation involves pairing solar PV directly with existing battery energy storage system (BESS) sites, allowing both technologies to share infrastructure, grid connections and operational systems"
From New Civil Engineer
#solar
#batterystorage
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From New Civil Engineer
#solar
#batterystorage
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"The Healthy Homes study will break new ground by monitoring more than 400 homes, owned by social housing provider Incommunities, over an 18-month period, measuring indoor temperature, humidity, air quality, & energy use changes before & after retrofit"
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www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/new-bradford...
www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk
September 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"The Healthy Homes study will break new ground by monitoring more than 400 homes, owned by social housing provider Incommunities, over an 18-month period, measuring indoor temperature, humidity, air quality, & energy use changes before & after retrofit"
www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/new-bradford...
www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/new-bradford...
"The shift is already under way, but over the next two decades, I believe we’ll see modular manufacturing transform not just how we deliver buildings, but how we think about the built environment itself."
From Construction News
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#modular
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From Construction News
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#modular
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Will modular be the new normal by 2040? | Construction News
Dan Pollard is production director at modular manufacturing firm Thurston Group By 2040, modular construction won’t be the ‘alternative’ approach to
www.constructionnews.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"The shift is already under way, but over the next two decades, I believe we’ll see modular manufacturing transform not just how we deliver buildings, but how we think about the built environment itself."
From Construction News
#construction
#modular
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From Construction News
#construction
#modular
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"New research from Jewson suggests more than half (54%) of builders and tradespeople are winning more work by offering services linked to sustainability."
From Fix Radio UK
#Construction
#Sustainability
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From Fix Radio UK
#Construction
#Sustainability
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Sustainable solutions are winning tradespeople more work
Three in five builders and tradespeople say they plan to start or continue sustainability training
www.fixradio.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"New research from Jewson suggests more than half (54%) of builders and tradespeople are winning more work by offering services linked to sustainability."
From Fix Radio UK
#Construction
#Sustainability
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From Fix Radio UK
#Construction
#Sustainability
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"Manchester has made a remarkable leap in the Global Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), climbing 24 places to enter the Top 40 destinations on a list of 81 cities, ranking 35 with a score of 74%"
From About Manchester
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From About Manchester
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Manchester is England’s leading sustainable destination in Global Sustainability Index - About Manchester
Manchester has made a remarkable leap in the Global Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), climbing 24 places to enter the Top 40 destinations on a list of 81
aboutmanchester.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Manchester has made a remarkable leap in the Global Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), climbing 24 places to enter the Top 40 destinations on a list of 81 cities, ranking 35 with a score of 74%"
From About Manchester
#manchester
#Sustainability
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From About Manchester
#manchester
#Sustainability
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"CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets"
From PBC Today
#retrofit
#energyefficiency
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From PBC Today
#retrofit
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/energy-...
CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets
A new European Climate Neutrality Observatory report says that construction must double their efforts to hit UK net-zero targets
www.pbctoday.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
"CO2 reductions must double to meet UK net-zero targets"
From PBC Today
#retrofit
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/energy-...
From PBC Today
#retrofit
#energyefficiency
www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/energy-...
"Earth mortar could be more resilient, flexible and stronger by adding plant fibres to the mix."
From The University of Portsmouth
#sustainability
#construction
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From The University of Portsmouth
#sustainability
#construction
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
www.port.ac.uk
September 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
"Earth mortar could be more resilient, flexible and stronger by adding plant fibres to the mix."
From The University of Portsmouth
#sustainability
#construction
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
From The University of Portsmouth
#sustainability
#construction
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
"There's just an absolute incentive there for building owners, occupiers and managers to really look at how buildings can be more energy efficient,"
From Business Green
#energyefficiency
www.businessgreen.com/analysis/451...
From Business Green
#energyefficiency
www.businessgreen.com/analysis/451...
Spotlight on buildings: How to slash energy costs and CO2 in the built environment
Experts from Equans, the UK Green Building Council, and Radisson Hotel Group explore how to build a credible business strategy for decarbonising the built environment
www.businessgreen.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"There's just an absolute incentive there for building owners, occupiers and managers to really look at how buildings can be more energy efficient,"
From Business Green
#energyefficiency
www.businessgreen.com/analysis/451...
From Business Green
#energyefficiency
www.businessgreen.com/analysis/451...
"Forward-thinking companies that act now will unlock innovation, margin expansion and long-term value and be at a competitive advantage."
From the World Economic Forum
#sustainability
#business
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
From the World Economic Forum
#sustainability
#business
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
Why sustainability is a financial opportunity for business
Sustainability is both ethical and profitable. Embedding it in supply chains and strategy boosts resilience, growth and long-term value for businesses.
www.weforum.org
September 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"Forward-thinking companies that act now will unlock innovation, margin expansion and long-term value and be at a competitive advantage."
From the World Economic Forum
#sustainability
#business
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
From the World Economic Forum
#sustainability
#business
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...