Research / Global
Policy & Finance
Responsible investment: Creating value from environmental, social and governance issues
The private equity industry response to the responsible investment agenda is evolving rapidly. A recent survey of the private equity industry found that this trend looks set to continue in …
The Regeneration Project, a collaborative and multi-faceted initiative by GlobeScan and SustainAbility, aims to provide a roadmap for achieving sustainable development within the next generation, focusing in particular on ways …
Carbon & Climate
Coming Clean: The Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2012
This report investigates the global state of cleantech innovation in entrepreneurial start-up companies. We are currently faced with a range of climate, energy and economic challenges. Technology start-ups provide one …
Cities
Technologies for Future Cities: Integrating Efficiency, Sustainability, and Environmental Concerns
Amsterdam, Stockholm, SmartGridCity and PlanIT Valley Emerge as Model Cities of the Future
In the 20th century, governments and businesses didn't have to worry about resource productivity; they were able to focus on capital and labor instead. Over the next 20 years, resources …
Carbon & Climate
2012 Cleantech Directory
Clean technology is one of the fastest growing sectors in the global economy. From solar and wind, to energy efficiency and electric cars, new technologies and opportunities are happening every …
Energy
Microgrids
Worldwide Revenue from Microgrids Will Reach $17.3 Billion by 2017
In 2011, the first plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) went into production to add greater electric-only drive range to the steadily growing popularity of the hybrid assist vehicle. Large lithium-ion …
Global use of hydropower increased more than 5 per cent between 2009 and 2010, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Hydropower …
Transport
Green Economy in a Blue World
Healthy seas and coasts would pay healthy dividends in a green economy, according to a report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners that highlights the huge …
Green Buildings
Building Energy Management Systems
Revenue From Building Energy Management Systems to Reach $6 Billion by 2020
The market for solar installations based on copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) thin-film panels will nearly double in size to $2.35 billion in 2015, as manufacturers signaled a breakout year …
