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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

Sustainable economies like these can help us to realize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This blend of free markets and state control is the dominant economic system in the vast majority of developed nations in the world today. Increasingly this also includes offshore renewable energy development.

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Energy Efficiency of Buildings - The Pressure Is On!

3BL Media

Investment fonds are optimizing their property asset portfolios from an energy efficiency perspective. While highly energy-inefficient buildings run the risk of becoming stranded assets, investments into energy management and optimization can increase property value significantly. Learn more.

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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

.” Interest in sustainability-focused investing is growing while those who fail to meet high standards are vulnerable to value erosion from regulatory and consumer forces. Fossil fuels are at high risk of becoming stranded assets and PEs have a significant stake in the energy sector. Moving Beyond Financial Value.