How your colleagues affect your home life (and vice versa)
By: EBR | Thursday, February 24, 2022
New research has established a firm connection between being happy at work and being happy at home
Not all digital distractions are negative - experts explain
By: EBR | Thursday, February 24, 2022
Social media has long been blamed for reducing our attention spans, with studies suggesting it could also be affecting the older generations
Ocean plastic pollution threatens marine extinction says new study
By: EBR | Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The level of microplastics in our oceans is set to grow 50 fold by the end of the century raising the risk of widespread extinction of marine life in the most polluted areas, according to a new report
The economics of being a woman or girl
By: EBR | Tuesday, February 22, 2022
More women are in power at multilateral institutions, state governments and companies than ever before in our history
Why do oil prices matter to the global economy? An expert explains
By: EBR | Friday, February 18, 2022
Demand for oil plunged in 2020 during the pandemic when lockdowns led the price to fall below zero first time in history due to a major downturn in economic activity
Car emissions law delay will harm air quality for years to come
By: EBR | Thursday, February 17, 2022
The release of a new EU proposal setting car emission standards has been pushed back again, with a date now fixed for July 2022. This delay will lead to dirtier cars on the road, exacerbating air pollution levels for years to come
Oil firms’ climate claims are greenwashing, study concludes
By: EBR | Thursday, February 17, 2022
Accusations of greenwashing against major oil companies that claim to be in transition to clean energy are well-founded, according to the most comprehensive study to date
ESG in the Air
By: EBR | Wednesday, February 16, 2022
How the airline industry is riding a transformation to sustainability
How our economy could become more ’nature-positive’
By: EBR | Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Governments and businesses that embrace nature-positive policies, practices and investments stand to gain, according to a new white paper from a World Economic Forum working group on scaling investments in nature
3 surprising reasons why cities are struggling to slash emissions
By: EBR | Monday, February 14, 2022
About 18% of global energy emissions can be attributed to road vehicles, of which 60% come from passenger vehicles
Digital health can make healthcare more open, inclusive, and patient-centred. Here’s how.
By: EBR | Friday, February 11, 2022
Over the last two decades, data and digital technologies have begun to converge with medicines, devices, and diagnostics to create a new market for digital health
How to accelerate and strengthen the global economy
By: EBR | Thursday, February 10, 2022
At a moment when the global economy faces strong headwinds, there is an opportunity for leaders to not only accelerate growth in the near term, but to lay the foundations of a more resilient and sustainable economy for the years ahead
How businesses should respond to the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act
By: EBR | Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act aims to regulate AI technologies
Blue finance: What is it and how could it save the ocean?
By: EBR | Tuesday, February 8, 2022
It’s thought around 3 billion people rely on the ocean for their food, jobs, and livelihoods
Explainer: What is the Great Reshuffle and how is it affecting the jobs market?
By: EBR | Tuesday, February 8, 2022
It started off as “the Great Resignation” – swathes of workers inspired, or driven, by lockdowns to quit their jobs
Analysis: EU faces a complex task as it tries to agree Russia sanctions
By: EBR | Thursday, February 3, 2022
The European Union says it is ready to impose “massive” economic sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine, but officials and diplomats say the threat depends on complex negotiations involving 27 member states that are far from complete
How can leaders prioritize inclusivity in 2022? 6 key focus points
By: EBR | Thursday, February 3, 2022
Since the murder of George Floyd, business leaders around the world have made commitments to fight racism.
How sustainable investing will become the norm
By: EBR | Thursday, February 3, 2022
Sustainable investing has come a long way and is now mainstream.
What are low-carbon emitting technologies? An expert explains
By: EBR | Thursday, February 3, 2022
Access to affordable renewable energy and their deployment are key enablers for decarbonization of heavy industries
What decarbonizing buildings teaches us about climate priorities
By: EBR | Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Buildings are responsible for roughly 40% of emissions globally, when considering building materials and operating emissions
By: N. Peter Kramer
