Category: Climate Confident
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Why Passive Cooling Matters More in a Hotter, More Volatile World
As temperatures rise and cooling demands soar, energy systems face increasing strain. The International Energy Agency warns of a tripling of energy demand for cooling by 2050, highlighting the urgency of passive cooling measures. These strategies can reduce energy costs, enhance resilience, and improve public health, ultimately addressing rising heat challenges in an economically sensible…
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Why the Strait of Hormuz Proves Renewables Are Strategic
Rising oil prices, driven by geopolitical conflicts, highlight the vulnerabilities of fossil fuel dependence, prompting a shift towards renewable energy. China’s increasing investment in renewables and energy storage is both a strategic response to energy insecurity and a move towards greater self-sufficiency. This transition underscores the economic advantages of renewables, suggesting a more resilient energy…
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Building Decarbonisation Is No Longer Optional. It’s Strategic.
Buildings are a significant, often overlooked source of global emissions, accounting for nearly 40%. Decarbonisation is now essential for financial, strategic, and climatic reasons. It highlights the importance of better design and electrification, outlining practical strategies for corporate leaders to achieve this transition effectively.
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Why Long Duration Energy Storage Has Finally Reached Scale
The energy transition now faces a pivotal challenge as renewable energy generation outpaces demand, leading to wasted power during peak production times. Long duration energy storage (LDES) is essential for bridging supply and demand gaps, enabling effective utilisation of renewables. This infrastructure is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing energy security and affordability.
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The ROI of Resilience: Climate Change as a Risk Management Challenge
Climate change is fundamentally a risk management challenge, requiring businesses and governments to abate, adapt, or suffer losses. Insurers are flagging climate risks, with costs rising for disasters. Effective climate risk strategies involve integrating climate considerations into corporate governance, investing in resilient infrastructure, and modernising practices to prevent systemic economic failures.
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Big Tech, Big Promises, Bigger Emissions: The Truth About Corporate Climate Claims
Corporate climate pledges often lack sincerity and effectiveness, revealing a gap between ambitious promises and actual progress. Major companies are criticised for relying on offsets and creative accounting rather than genuine emissions reduction. The need for transparent, transition-specific targets is paramount, as reputational risks increasingly translate to legal consequences in the climate crisis.
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Sustainability Is Now a Business Imperative – So Are My Podcast Archives
Sustainability is now essential for business, driven by customer, employee, investor, and regulatory demands. To support this shift, I offer two subscription-based podcasts with extensive archives on climate solutions and sustainable supply chains. Access to these resources will aid companies in meeting rising sustainability expectations. Subscribe for €5/month per podcast.
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Why Climate Optimism Is a Strategic Advantage in the Energy Transition
The current narrative around climate change is dominated by doom and despair, which can lead to apathy and inaction. However, in a recent podcast, economist Michael Jakob highlights that real progress is being made in renewable energy and clean tech. Optimism, driven by data and developments, can mobilise efforts to combat climate change effectively.