Inconsistent ESG rating practices amongst rating providers do not necessarily measure a company’s impact on society and the planet. Utility companies transitioning or already contributing to a low-carbon economy could have their sustainability impact downplayed. Recommendations include standardizing transparent frameworks for rating methodology and disclosure over time; adopting mandatory reporting of each E, S, and […]
Research, Reports & Ratings
Solar Off-Grid Gains Importance As More People Miss Access To Electricity Than Pre-COVID, Claims New World Bank & GOGLA Report – EQ Mag Pro
Currently people with access to off-grid solar solutions globally went up to 490 million at the end of 2021 It comprises 70 million having secured access between 2019 and 2021, despite the challenges related to the pandemic The industry expanded its total investments to $2.3 billion by 2021 though most of it was accumulated by […]
Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2022, Renewables met all global electricity demand growth: Ember Report – EQ Mag Pro
Global electricity demand growth was met entirely by renewable power in the first half of 2022, halting the rise in fossil fuels. Renewables met all global electricity demand growth The world is in the middle of an energy crisis. With all the headlines, it might have been expected that coal and gas use would have […]
Green Bond Market in Lao PDR Shows Growth Potential – ADB – EQ Mag Pro
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC : The green bond market in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is in a nascent stage, but both institutional investors and underwriters show strong interest in the market, especially sustainable agricultural and renewable energy, according to a joint report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Global Green […]
Green corridors could lead the way to zero-carbon shipping. But how can they become a reality? – EQ Mag Pro
A new report by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping in collaboration with McKinsey lays out a blueprint to assess the feasibility of green corridors. Most shipping industry players agree that green corridors—or shipping routes dedicated to vessels that run exclusively on alternative fuels—could be a powerful tool to accelerate the industry’s […]
Solar Tracker Market to Reach $16.0 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 6.1% CAGR: Allied Market Research
Rise in global demand for energy, growth in environmental awareness, and depletion of fossil fuels drive the growth of the global solar tracker market. PORTLAND, Ore. : Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Solar Tracker Market By Type (Single Axis Tracker, Double Axis Tracker), By Technology (Photovoltaic, Concentrated Solar Tracker), By Application (Residential, Commercial, […]
The green IT revolution: A blueprint for CIOs to combat climate change – EQ Mag Pro
Research shows that the most impact on IT-generated emissions can be found in unexpected places. Companies and governments looking to combat climate change are turning to tech for help. AI, new technologies, and some promising tech-driven business models have raised hopes for dramatic progress. While many organizations’ climate goals are lofty, enterprise technology leaders—CIOs, chief […]
Global Energy Employment Rises Above Pre-Covid Levels, Driven By Clean Energy And Efforts to Strengthen Supply Chains – EQ Mag Pro
IEA provides first ever assessment of energy jobs worldwide by region and technology, offering vital analysis in the context of the global energy crisis and clean energy transitions Global employment in the energy sector has risen above its pre-pandemic levels, led by increased hiring in clean energy, according to a new IEA report that offers […]
Carbon capture: a decarbonisation pipe dream – EQ Mag Pro
Underperforming carbon capture projects considerably outnumber successful projects globally, and by large margins, with both the technology and regulatory framework found wanting, finds a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, The Carbon Capture Crux – Lessons Learned, studies 13 flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS)/carbon capture […]
The Rise in Investments in Renewable Energy is Driving the Solar Photovoltaic Panel Manufacturing Market – EQ Mag Pro
The Business Research Company’s solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing market research report expands on key drivers, trends, and growth opportunities in the market. LONDON : The rapid growth in investments in renewable power generation capacities is expected to drive the solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing market during the forecast period. A large number of power generation companies […]