Investment
The Bio-based Industry Remains Resilient Amid Pandemic
Looking at the impact of Covid-19 on investment across the sector, by Liz Gyekye Many businesses across the world have faced big challenges during the last 18 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business decisions have stalled in many parts…
Commentary: Multi-millionaire creates world’s first zero-impact diamonds made from carbon dioxide
British multi-millionaire Dale Vince has created diamonds from CO2 trapped in the atmosphere, the world’s first zero-impact diamond. Through “sky-mining”, Vince wants to stop unethical diamond sourcing. The environmentally friendly gems will be up for grabs in 2021. Reference：https://www.euronews.com/green/2021/07/06/making-diamonds-from-the-sky-could-help-save-the-environment
Current Global Circular Economy Investment Deemed Inadequate
A new report released today from London-based policy institute Chatham House has called for more significant action from global businesses and government bodies in the bid to establish a circular economy, deeming the $1.3tr invested ‘far below’ the amount needed.…
Net Zero Insurance Alliance Shows Commitment for Sustainable Future from Financial Sector
While the G20 gathered at the Venice Climate Summit this past weekend, eight of the world’s biggest insurance companies made a commitment to contribute to a net-zero emissions economy, following the Paris Agreement Standards. The group established the Net-Zero Insurance…
Startup turning emissions into products receives $57m funding
California startup Twelve - formerly Opus 12 - has received $57m in a round of Series A funding for its technology, which captures and transforms carbon dioxide emissions into materials that traditionally use fossil fuels. A self-proclaimed ‘carbon transformation’ company,…
Ghana Launches Partnership for Private Investment to Achieve SDGs
Ghana recently joined the World Economic Forum to work together on the first-ever Country Financing Roadmap (CFR) for SDGs. The CFRs is an initiative designed by the Sustainable Development Investment Partnership, which is in itself a partnership between the World…