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ESG Reporting in the Fuel Cell Sector: Best Practices and Standards
Fuel cells have emerged as an environmentally friendly option to provide power for applications, including residential/commercial/industrial buildings, transportation and power stations. The unique value proposition of environmental, social and governance pillars will leverage industry leaders to empower the world with clean energy. Although 2020 through 2022 were periods of global turbulence emanating from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, energy crisis, geopolitical developments and volatile weather conditions, 2023 and beyond could see stakeholders prioritize ESG to bolster the brand position.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
The Impact of ESG on the Future of Hydrogen Generation
Like-minded stakeholders, innovators and entrepreneurs are counting on hydrogen generation to combat climate change and dramatically minimize CO2 emissions. Well-established players are prioritizing decarbonized hydrogen to propel the green portfolio. The environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has received an impetus with bullish government policies. In April 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden announced a robust goal of minimizing greenhouse gas emissions by 50-52% by 2030. Green hydrogen—created from the electrolysis of water—has gained ground as the most environmentally friendly fuel to produce energy without emitting CO2. In common parlance, hydrogen is a major enabler of clean energy transition and produces zero emission at the point of use.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
The Role of ESG in Driving Innovation in Smart Agriculture
Stakeholders are establishing ethos to bolster environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in the smart agriculture industry. Forward-looking players are enriching the lives of producers and consumers through sustainable innovation to minimize environmental footprint. State-of-the-art technologies, including precision farming, automation, sensors and cloud computing, have become the next big thing in the agriculture industry. ESG investors are expected to drive capital flows to help farmers overcome livelihood and other barriers to adopting environmentally friendly smart technologies.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
How Footwear Brands Are Addressing Environmental Sustainability
Shoe companies have witnessed C-suite leaders prioritize sustainability, a shift in company cultures showing the footwear industry making giant strides beyond corporate promises. Stakeholders are developing KPIs and bullish strategies to foster ESG reporting. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has had a compelling impact on industries, 2023 through 2030 should see more companies start to report sustainability both to the public and internally.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
The Future of the Biofuel Industry: An ESG Analysis
Stakeholders are counting on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to decarbonize the supply chain of the biofuel industry. The global push to replace fossil fuels with biofuels has sparked innovations and prompted industry players to invest in renewable feedstock. Sustainable solutions will warrant infrastructure developments, demand signals and sound corporate governance. Energy companies will likely consider ESG risks and opportunities for a low-carbon economy.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
The Evolution of ESG in the Food Waste Management Industry
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies have become paramount to steer positive change for the planet, people, communities and other stakeholders. Sustainability has garnered headlines with measures for waste reduction, carbon emissions and higher raw material costs. The global push to boost ESG performance has compelled brands to emphasize recycling and waste management.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
The Importance of ESG in the Development of Smart Cities
Burgeoning urbanization, technology advancements and emphasis on sustainability have opened avenues of growth in the smart cities industry. ESG policies have received an uptake as cities continue to grow in both number and population. According to the World Bank, the global urban population will surge to 6 billion by 2045. Technology advances have furthered digitization and companies expect smart cities to be catalysts for sustainable development. With cities grappling with climate change, ESG has become pivotal in complementing the applications of technologies and data to enhance city planning, accountability and engagement with citizens.
By Market News11 months ago in Futurism
The Importance of ESG in the Mattress Industry: A Comprehensive Guide
The soaring significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies has encouraged mattress industry players to boost their sustainability quotient. Reporting on non-financial information has become pronounced across business verticals. Stakeholders are poised to take a quantum leap to embed ESG considerations into their portfolios. Companies are championing sleep as an invaluable pillar to underpin the work environment and emphasize talent attraction, equity, diversity and inclusion. Amidst increased responsibilities, demanding schedules and feelings of stress, the addition of ESG pillars to help people foster positive social change and improve health and well-being could provide impetus to an equitable and fair world.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
3D Printing Industry ESG: What Investors Need to Know
Sustainability priorities of environmental stewardship, workers’ safety, human rights and sound governance have become pronounced in the 3D printing industry. Additive manufacturing (AM) technology and solutions are well-placed to influence global issues and foster improvements through innovations, training, education and carbon footprint reduction. 3D printing, post-COVID-19, has become a game-changer as companies seek to assess the untapped potential of additive manufacturing. Prominently, 3D printing has amassed huge popularity among manufacturers, engineers and designers to keep up with the need for responsible energy consumption. Moreover, recycling, reducing, repurposing, reusing and repairing have ushered innovation in the global landscape. Companies are expected to exhibit product improvements and complement transparency, fairness, regulated, ethical and compliant operations.
By Market News11 months ago in Futurism
Why ESG Matters in the Cloud Computing Industry
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance has become invaluable in minimizing carbon footprint, boosting waste management and enhancing board diversity in the cloud computing industry. The rising footprint of cloud services across healthcare, automotive, media, gaming, financial services, public services and e-commerce has furthered the need to bolster the sustainability profile. Brands are expected to use AR/VR, edge computing, big data, blockchain and cloud-native technologies to foster brand recognition, complement sound corporate behavior and bolster sustainable investing.
By Market News11 months ago in Futurism
The Role of ESG in Driving Innovation in Specialty Chemicals
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) portfolio strategies have become paramount for specialty chemicals manufacturers. An increased emphasis on sustainability could open avenues of organic growth to serve as a foundation for strong financial performance. With specialty chemicals witnessing bullish demand across industry verticals, the challenges and opportunities have become more pronounced pertaining to sustainability, health & safety and governance policies. These trends have made ESG a top priority for boards, venture capitalists, investors and other stakeholders.
By Market News11 months ago in Journal
Viral Vector—Perusal on Adeno-associated Viruses (AAVs) in Gene Therapy Development
The medical industry expects viral vectors to grow in prominence in transferring genetic material into the genetic composition of cells. Adeno-associated Viruses (AAVs) have become sought-after in gene therapy as they can deliver genetic material to cells and do not cause disease. Predominantly, adenovirus, retrovirus, herpes simplex virus and lentivirus, among others, are used to transfer genetic material into cells’ genetic composition. Technological advancements in manufacturing AAV vectors have encouraged stakeholders to boost their portfolios. An uptick in research activities in viral vector-based cell and gene therapies has redefined the global landscape. For instance, in 2020, over 100 gene-therapy products were observed in clinical trials.
By Market News11 months ago in Futurism