Timber in buildings is good, but not always
The use of timber as a structural element in buildings, replacing steel or concrete, is on the rise. And, in many cases this is a good thing. Timber can be a cost effective, lower carbon and more sustainable solution. But we can sometimes carry this narrative too far
More climate change law is coming
In a world of climate & biodiversity "sticks and carrots", the law is a clear stick. But, we argue that the law is not just about action by governments and regulators. Climate and biodiversity litigation by private citizens and pressure groups is on the rise.
Air pollution and passenger vehicles
With motorised vehicles the focus is often on reducing their carbon footprint by changing how they are powered. But what about their impact on air pollution?
Artisanal mining - seeking solutions
The increasing focus on supply chains for the critical minerals used in green technologies has also brought the topic of artisanal mining to the fore. It remains a controversial and not well understood topic.
Pathway to green steel
Steel is a fundamental building block of our modern economy. As a large source of GHG emissions, its production is an important decarbonisation problem. But we have solutions.
Green hydrogen - why should I care what it costs?
If you care about sustainability being financeable, you should also care about how much it costs to make green hydrogen.
RetroFit for 55?
Retrofitting existing buildings can save both embodied carbon relative to new construction (and demolition) whilst improving the operational efficiency of the building which in turn saves carbon emissions and costs.
Retrofit from liability to asset
Existing materials offer the potential to transform existing buildings into carbon stores.
Do we have enough EV chargers?
We are going to need a lot more EV chargers, including solutions that work for all potential purchasers, including those in dense urban areas. Yes, EV charging growth is lagging the surge in EV's - but that's not a problem (yet).
Interconnectors of France, Belgium and the Netherlands
Interconnectors allow electricity to flow between a country with excess electricity to one with a deficit. In this Quick Insight we look at interconnectors in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Why should investors care about biodiversity? Part 3
There are multiple reasons why mainstream investors and companies should be paying more attention to biodiversity loss. One reason (among many) is it actually makes good business sense.
How do we pump up the volume on heat pumps?
Heat pumps could be an important low-carbon, cost efficient solution for keeping our homes at the appropriate temperature. Getting them into homes takes more than just the kit.
