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Sustainability

Systems Transformation

Sanjeev Krishnan is Managing Partner at S2G Ventures, an investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors. Sanjeev tells Nomura Greentech about his mission to transform our core systems to support a planet of 10 billion people.

3 min read | August 2024

Sustainability

Urbanization and Population Growth to Drive Waste Recycling Opportunities

Global annual waste generation is expected to jump to 3.9bn tons by 2050

4 min read | July 2024

Technology

AI, Grid Reliability and Cost Driving Increased Demand for Microgrids

The prevalence of extreme weather events disconnecting businesses from the grid is leading some to seek alternatives such as distributed energy solutions

3 min read | July 2024

Technology

AI to Play Leading Role in Greener, Digitalized Energy System

A greener, more fragmented energy system will create the conditions for AI to deliver efficiencies.

3 min read | July 2024

Sustainability

More Flexible Carbon Offsets Needed for Heavy Emitters to Meet Net Zero Goals

Heavy emitters are at risk of missing their net zero targets as low emission products carry too much of a green premium and carbon offsets standards are too strict.

3 min read | July 2024

Sustainability

Hydrogen Investment Accelerates Amid Storage, Electrolyzer Challenges

Green hydrogen has the potential to produce nearly a fifth of total energy demand by 2050

3 min read | July 2024

Technology

Battery Revolution

Xavier Barbaro is CEO of Neoen, a renewables producer. Xavier tells Nomura Greentech that he is accelerating the roll out of battery storage as the next revolution in the green energy transition.

3 min read | July 2024

Economics

Thematic investing deserves a place in your portfolio

Midstream energy infrastructure, space exploration, electric vehicles and health tech are themes of the future that can potentially enhance absolute returns.

4 min read | July 2024

Central Banks

US government debt is a silent problem until it is not

It is becoming more difficult to reduce the fiscal deficit, as government debt continues to climb and efforts to increase revenue through taxes remain stagnant.

5 min read | July 2024

Central Banks

Central banks and emerging markets push gold sky-high, says World Gold Council

Emerging market buyers have wrested control of the gold market from the West, said Mr. John Reade, Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council.

4 min read | July 2024

Volatility

The Rise of Algo Trading in FX Markets

Calmer FX markets, liquidity fragmentation and the legacy of the pandemic are among the factors fuelling a new wave of algo usage.

3 min read | June 2024

Economics

Advanced economy debt challenges are serious, says Carmen Reinhart

The combination of higher debt levels with higher interest rates and higher risks including geopolitical risks, is tailor-made for accidents.

3 min read | June 2024

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Sustainability

ESG360 – Sustainable Heroes XII: Green Leaders in Focus

We speak with the individuals who featured in the Summer 2024 edition of Nomura Greentech’s Sustainable Heroes magazine, which shines a spotlight on the trailblazers transforming our core systems to create a better world.

32 min video | June 2024

Economics

The great reshuffle in global supply chains

Assessing China’s hidden trade with America.

3 min read | May 2024

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