Sustainability research in Europe

An overview of research in Sustainability consulting in Europe:

5 future scenarios for the adaptation to climate change What is in store for the world in the not-so-distant future marked by the need to adapt to the increasingly dire effects of climate change? A report from Arthur D.
01 August 2024
Chemicals industry faces challenges in greening its operations Many chemical companies are pushing sustainability forward and implementing circular business models in order to cut back on harmful emissions, according to a new report from EFESO Management Consult
13 May 2024
European cities dominate Global Destination Sustainability Index In its annual report on the world’s top sustainable cities, the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index lists mostly European cities as the top green destinations.
10 April 2024
Europe’s booming second-hand market to reach €86 billion by 2028 The European second-hand market is now worth over €32 billion worldwide and is projected to reach €86 billion by 2028.
05 April 2024
Global eco-digital economy to double in next five years The eco-digital economy is poised for tremendous growth in the coming years.
09 February 2024
Investors suspicious of greenwashing in CSR reports A remarkable 94% of investors distrust sustainability reports created by corporations, with this huge majority suspecting the reports of touting unsupported claims, a practice known as ‘greenwashing’
24 January 2024
Circular cement industry could unlock €110 billion by 2050 If the concrete and cement industry were to implement a circular value chain, the sector could generate a net value of €110 billion and mitigate about two billion tons of CO2 emissions by 2050 – if t
24 October 2023
Biodiversity a blind spot for majority of organizations worldwide Only a quarter of organizations worldwide have devised strategies to address biodiversity loss.
12 October 2023
Procurement plays essential part in decarbonization ambitions Up to 90% of a company’s carbon footprint can be traced back to its supply chain, underlining procurement’s pivotal role in sustainability.
11 October 2023
Procurement teams struggle with execution of net zero plans International management consultancy Sourcing Champions has teamed up with Valuedesk to explore procurement’s growing role in the net zero transition.
04 October 2023
Clothing industry can cut emissions by 3% by reducing overproduction The apparel sector is plagued by extensive overproduction, with annual rates ranging from 10% to 40%.
26 September 2023
European SMEs significantly behind on decarbonisation In contrast to the largest players in business, Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) still have much work to do in sustainability, with only 11% having initiated a structured decarbonis
19 September 2023
European companies increased sustainability investment by 16% Though concrete climate action is still hard to see, more companies are investing significantly in sustainability, particularly European countries.
18 August 2023
90% of DAX companies now have a chief sustainability officer Nearly every large listed company in Germany now has a chief sustainability officer.
16 July 2023
EY-Parthenon: EV charging infrastructure lagging in Europe Public charging infrastructure is critical for the success of electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
23 June 2023
Push for sustainability must go beyond just compliance A new survey on trends in sustainability shows that most professionals in the field believe leadership must go beyond just compliance with legislation.
19 June 2023
Cylad Consulting: 70% of Swiss companies working on ESG initiatives The incorporation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets into a company’s fundamental strategy has become increasingly widespread in recent years.
06 April 2023
How business executives view sustainability (in 7 charts) International management consulting firm Eden McCallum has released the 2023 edition of its Business Leaders Sustainability report, canvassing the views of around 250 leaders from companies across Eu
06 April 2023
Decarbonizing the hard-to-abate freight sector with carbon insetting A growing number of companies are adopting the use of carbon insetting, as part of their broader roadmap to decarbonize their operations.
30 March 2023
Major investments needed to meet EU plastic recycling goals Current levels of plastics recycling in the European Union are still well below established targets.
22 March 2023
Cost-of-living crisis and climate change are top business risks The current economic crisis and the sharply rising cost of living around the world represent the greatest risk for companies worldwide in 2023, according to research unveiled at the World Economic Fo
19 January 2023
The most attractive markets for renewable energy investment Since 2003, professional services firm EY has ranked the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities.
08 January 2023
The view on sustainability in Dutch boardrooms (in 5 charts) Global consulting firm Deloitte has released the 2022 edition of its Sustainability Report for the Netherlands. Five charts on the report’s key findings.
14 April 2022
Research: Making IT more sustainable a top priority for CIOs With companies looking to reduce their IT function’s impact on the environment, as many as one-fifth of all IT sustainability budgets are set to grow over the next three years.
21 February 2022
Government procurement accounts for 15% of global emissions Government procurement is responsible for 15% of all global greenhouse gas emissions according to a new report from BCG, suggesting greener practices could significantly serve reduction targets.
24 January 2022
Study finds that most companies are misreporting CO2 emissions Over nine out of ten companies globally fail to comprehensively measure their total greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group.
25 October 2021
The much needed transition to sustainability reporting for SMEs Every day, banks collects masses of sustainability-related data from companies, to satisfy their sustainability reporting obligations, but also as a means of generating insights to fuel their climate
08 September 2021
Europe’s path to climate-neutral by 2050 costs roughly €28 trillion A new report by strategic consulting firm McKinsey & Company suggests that Europe’s ambition to become climate-neutral by 2050 would cost the continent roughly €28 trillion over the course of the nex
24 August 2021
Renewable energy commitment of $2 trillion to create 10 million jobs Roughly 13,000 renewable energy projects are currently in line for financing worldwide – chalking up to a total required investment of around $2 trillion.
20 July 2021
European banks struggle to put ESG strategy into practice As sustainability climbs higher up the financial agenda, a new Mobiquity study has revealed how banks across Europe are struggling with taking concrete steps for a greener future.
06 July 2021
Fleet electrification key to decarbonising road transport in Europe Electrifying fleets – particularly company cars, last-mile delivery vehicles, sales vehicles and shared cars – could be a big step towards the much-coveted decarbonisation of Europe’s road travel seg
17 June 2021
Driving sustainable consumption in Poland’s fashion and luxury sector In Poland, growing environmental consciousness among consumers is not translating into more sustainable fashion choices.
07 May 2021

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