@marco_esg So we have just about 25 years to make that fundamental switch. At some level it seems feasible (25 years is a long time). Some at other level (size & complexity of challenge) it seems impossible…but let’s keep at it!!!
An ambitious energy transition holds great promise for boosting the global economy, according to a new analysis of @IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook.
It shows that the world could witness an average additional annual GDP growth of 1.5%.
Read🔗https://t.co/IdnyM6Oef7
Air conditioning makes up 70 per cent of Gulf states electricity consumption, 97 per cent of which is generated from oil and gas.
https://t.co/rKed1BSmDL
Batteries are often described as resource-intensive. With a 95% proven recycling rate and a 10yr life, over 50% of battery minerals mined today will still be in use in *130 years*. Add 5% performance improvement per cycle, and they will be delivering services *forever*. Boom! 1/2
Putting the spotlight on incoming #ESG regulations - FinTech Global
“If you go back a few years, it [ESG] was something that only some discussed and now it’s a topic that all boards and all companies everywhere talk about.l
https://t.co/OaWZM51OFl
It's rare to get surprised about magnitude and speed of environmental changes due to climate change when working with weather and climate data day by day. However, what I recently learned about Schilthorn, a scenic Swiss mountain peak, worries me. 🧵
Our new report on the world’s electricity grids is out!
The 1st-of-its-kind, country-by-country analysis shows that to meet energy & climate goals, we need to add or replace 80 mln km of power lines by 2040
That's the size of the entire global grid built over the past 100 years
European regulators call for SFDR labelling regime #esg
Currently, industry is practically using art. 8 and art. 9 as labels but that wasn’t the original intention. https://t.co/dfjVQejrlO
Great sessions at the @swisscleantechD dialog in Zurich.
Perspectives for energy and net zero: 🗓️2050 or even 2040?
🥼What technologies?
🍹What energy mix?
〰️How do we guarantee a stable network?
🏭How about industry and transport?
#ClimateResilience#climate#Sustainability
Sebastian Vettel reportedly visited all of his former teams in Monte Carlo last week, met with Lewis Hamilton & finished his trip to Monaco off with a Ferrari dinner.
According to rumors, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali offered Vettel the role of Sustainability Manager in F1.
It’s now up to Vettel whether to accept the offer or not.
#F1 #SpanishGP
👎🛩️💨EU Commission rules out new private jet measures despite member state push.
Private jetgs emissions might a small fraction of overall transportation but highly symbolic
“tackling private jet emissions is a matter of climate justice”
@EURACTIV https://t.co/Qlyya4Z4uy