Place-based approaches - economic and social value
Engaging communities in the right way can improve economic resilience, lives and the environment.
Sunday Brunch: horses for courses
The solution (the horse) should match the problem or desired output (the course).
What caught our eye - three key stories
Corporate lobbying as a tool; the beauty of simplification; H2 not for homes, still key for industry
Why we all need to care about artisanal mining solutions
Artisanal mining is becoming an increasingly important issue as we examine the challenges faced by mined material supply chains. But, the importance of these solutions goes well beyond mining.
Sunday Brunch: The importance of the Cost of Capital - part 1
The Cost of Capital is a powerful financial concept, but one that hides a lot of complexity. The phrase is often mis-used. One common mistake is to believe that if a sustainability investment is lower risk, it means it's a better investment.
What caught our eye - three key stories
Green H2-to-fert plant; Home electrification is complex; Green electricity sold direct to consumer?
Kenya farm hosts first on-site green hydrogen-to-fertiliser plant.
US-based Talus Renewables, a manufacturer of modular green ammonia systems is starting up a plant in Naivasha, Kenya that will enable local production of both low-cost and carbon-free fertilisers. Talus will supply Kenya Nut Co with fertilisers under a 15-year take-off agreement with the plant expected to produce one tonne
Home energy electrification - more complicated than you think.
We tend to think about home electrification as one of the easiest transitions. Good alternatives already exist. We 'just' need people to switch to electricity for home heating/cooling and cooking. Then we factor in home EV charging, and job done. But, the reality is a lot more
Can renewable electricity now be sold direct to the consumer (in Korea)?
Most households and small businesses have to buy their electricity from a retailer (often known as a distributor), who gets it via the grid. There are some good reasons for this. In most countries, companies that distribute electricity are regulated (for safety reasons), and buying electricity via retailers means consumers
Diversity target setting: solution or distraction?
Understanding the most effective way to embed a DEI culture within a firm can enhance performance. However, is narrow target setting, particularly centred on diversity, a help or hindrance?
Sunday Brunch: what is this investment worth?
How we create narratives to generate financial forecasts impacts the valuation process
What caught our eye - three key stories
Coffee - the gap between cost and farmer income; CBAM - help or harm?; Environmental litigation funding
