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ESG in the Cold Storage Industry: Key Metrics to Watch
Concerted efforts to enhance food- safety and -waste have encouraged cold storage industry companies to foster environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Sustainable development has come into the spotlight to foster eco-friendly refrigeration technology and utilize energy-efficient materials. Food & beverage companies have sought cold storage amidst an increased emphasis on ESG pillars. Cold storage is invaluable in preventing disruptions in food availability and emission-intensive losses of food. Food waste is one of the significant sources of GHG emissions, triggering food insecurity and burdening waste management systems. Increasing access to fresh food and reducing food insecurity can boost social equality.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Futurism
The Importance of ESG Integration in the Paints and Coatings Industry
Sustainable and innovative solutions, underpinned by ESG goals, have garnered immense traction in the paints and coatings industry. Substituting hazardous substances and minimizing energy demand have posed challenges to stakeholders. Needless to say, paints and coatings offer essential coatings for offshore wind power plants, add color to the spaces, boost durability and underpin the transportation and hygienic production of food. The substance has had a vital role in helping minimize the environmental footprint, largely due to its innate ability to boost recyclability and bolster the life cycle of several products.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
ESG and Real-time Payments Industry: A Comprehensive Overview
A quantum leap in real-time payments (RTPs) has leveraged customers, enterprises and governments to streamline payments and enhance the efficiency of the financial ecosystem. Real-time payments have made financial services attractive among millennials and the Gen Z population. The upsides of RTPs will be pronounced as policymakers, start-ups and other stakeholders emphasize the expansion of modern payments infrastructure. When compared with legacy alternatives that normally take days to reach the target, RTP has brought a tectonic shift to provide faster and more robust means of payment. It has unfolded social and economic facets that can influence stakeholders across verticals.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Futurism
Rising Usage Of Consumer Electronics Has Increased The Demand For Recycled Plastics
The growing spotlight on the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework has prompted the recycled plastic industry players to foster their sustainability portfolio. Stakeholders are positioning themselves to connect brands with environmentally friendly plastic. In essence, recycling companies are gearing up to minimize waste and seek innovative ways to combat carbon emissions. Amidst the global push to eradicate pollution, packaging has garnered huge headlines. UNEP notes that global plastic production is pegged at 400 million tons per year. Besides, merely 9% of this is recycled and 12% is incinerated. Accordingly, in March 2022, the U.N. member states endorsed a resolution to beat plastic pollution and create an international legally binding agreement by 2024. Sustainable and affordable options for recycled products have gained ground, furthering the need for ESG frameworks globally.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
Point-Of-Sale Terminal Industry ESG: Thematic Report
The environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape has gone mainstream in the point-of-sale (POS) terminal industry. Robust digital payment technologies have potentially removed or reduced paperwork and bureaucracy and minimized the need for cash. Predominantly, automated payment processes are fostering corporate work, while retailers have exhibited an increased inclination for POS terminals as sustainability factors garner traction among shareholders, investors, customers and other stakeholders. Payment companies have furthered their traction for ESG pillars to propel social credibility, enhance brand position and place social goals on top of the agenda.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Futurism
Boosting ESG Profile in Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry: Astra ESG Solutions
With the world observing unprecedented challenges and the influence of climate change, the water and wastewater treatment industry size could be pronounced on the back of bullish investment in a sustainable future. Developments of environmental, social and governance practices will help stockholders map impacts to their value chain, enable performance reporting and tracking and exhibit a corporate commitment to sustainable growth. Industry leaders are expected to shift their attention to the impact of water shortages, its soaring prices and surging regulations in their decision-making. Stakeholders are emphasizing 4R—reduce, reuse, recycle and reclaim—to streamline wastewater treatment and propel ESG analysis. Investors and consumers are poised to focus on the ESG profile and minimize operational risks amidst concerns about pollution, energy consumption, climate change and the rising usage of chemicals.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
Edtech Companies Are Responding To Climate Change To Invest In An Environmentally Sustainable Future
Edtech industry or Education Technology Industry players are gearing up to plan, report and monitor their ESG performance amidst an exponential rise in digitization. Notably, the prevalence of online learning against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic prompted industry leaders to achieve ESG goals. AI-based learning tools forayed into the mainstream education landscape, encouraging investors, venture capitalists and other stakeholders to prioritize ESG goals. Lately, education technology has witnessed skyrocketing demand across advanced and emerging economies. A host of global organizations expects their vendors to adopt ESG goals, while stakeholders are demanding that startups define and focus on ESG strategy.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Futurism
Automakers seek Solid State Battery to Bolster ESG Performance
Auto-makers have exhibited increased traction to cut battery’s carbon footprint, encouraging solid-state battery industry players to propel environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Solid state batteries (SSBs) store more energy, provide greater safety and charge faster compared to liquid lithium-ion batteries. Since a few batteries are required, SSBs can boost energy density per unit, making the technology highly sought-after in the EV landscape. SSBs could propel the ESG performance with several watchdogs vouching for the batteries. According to Transport & Environment (T&E), solid state batteries can minimize the carbon footprint of EV batteries by two-fifths. With solid state batteries poised to be used in EVs by 2025, battery manufacturers have furthered their investments in the ESG ecosystem.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
Significance of ESG to Stay Ahead of the Game in Electric Passenger Cars Industry: Astra ESG solutions
A notable surge in the adoption of electric mobility, underpinned by developments in autonomous and driver-assistance systems (ADAS), mobility sharing and digitization has fostered the electric passenger cars industry size. The need for decarbonization and uptake in climate-specific funds have boded well for stakeholders promoting ESG goals. With motor vehicles being one of the principal contributors to GHG emissions, automakers are likely to prioritize environmental, social and governance pillars. Moreover, soaring demand for personal vehicles across emerging economies and the need for product safety will remain invaluable to bolster the sustainability quotient.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
Solar Energy Generation Industry: Leaders Create a Sustainable Future—an ESG Perspective
The Growth of the solar energy generation industry will depend on the proactive and relentless efforts of forward-looking companies to navigate the risks posed by climate change. Current and predicted issues expected to arise due to climate change have brought a paradigm shift in the ways businesses assess risk, and plan and deploy resources. Sustainability, security compliance, safety, business growth, and innovation have become instrumental to progress toward implementing best practices in environmental, social, and governance portfolios. The trend for green, sustainable, and safe pathways is likely to pay off and help make better economic sense in the long run. Prominently, solar energy generation has garnered popularity as one of the cheapest forms of electricity and will be a solid proposition to tap potential in energy generation.
By Market Newsabout a year ago in Journal
Cloud Computing Industry Drives Business Agility with ESG
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 Newsabout a year ago in Futurism
ESG-based approach Becomes Pivotal in Smart Cities Industry
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 Newsabout a year ago in Futurism