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Decarbonising technologies for cities: case studies of Barcelona, Delhi and Paris

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:06:21 +0100

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As the world races towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, cities are at the forefront of this movement. With over half the world's population living in urban areas, decarbonising cities is crucial to meeting global climate goals.

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Decarbonising technologies for cities: Warsaw case study

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:30:13 +0000

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New research | Commissioned by Osborne Clarke | Written by Economist Impact

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'Green jobs' and 'green HR': the decarbonisation transition from a workforce perspective

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:37:03 +0000

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Businesses will have a key part to play in driving forwards the UK government's sustainability agenda

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Managing legal risk from IoT systems in business premises

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:57:55 +0000

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As the Internet of Things proliferates, what are the risks – and opportunities – that businesses should consider regarding the systems in operation in the physical spaces that they occupy?

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities | Report

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

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Identifying impactful, scalable and investable technologies to drive urban decarbonisation. Download here.

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Can sustainable disruption and technology deliver decarbonised cities?

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:01 +0000

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Against the backdrop of COP26, the reduction of carbon emissions in cities and identifying methodology, technology and investment to achieve this need to top the international agenda

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Net zero construction: the problem with embodied carbon

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:16:34 +0100

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The UK government's Heat and Building Strategy fails to adequately address embodied carbon, which is expected to account for almost half of building-related emissions by 2060

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:30:00 +0100

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New research by Economist Impact, supported by Osborne Clarke, has identified 12 technologies that can help cities achieve their carbon-emission targets and improve their quality of life

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities | Scorecard

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:01 +0100

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The scorecard: examining each technology's impact, scalability and city level investment

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities | Infographic

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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A new research programme by Economist Impact, supported by Osborne Clarke, identifies technologies that can help cities achieve their carbon-emission targets while also creating jobs, lowering energy costs for residents, and improving overall quality of life. From a long list of 26 technologies across three sectors, the research highlights 12.

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities | Data workbook

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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Explore the full results of the research programme

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New Research by Economist Impact

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:13:04 +0100

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We have commissioned Economist Impact (part of The Economist Group) to produce an international thought leadership research programme that explores the future of technology-driven decarbonisation in cities.

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Countdown to COP26 | Decarbonising transport in the UK

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:43:19 +0100

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Decarbonising the transport sector is crucial to achieving net zero and air quality ambitions

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Commitment to Net Zero to be mandatory in bidding for public contracts

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:15:42 +0100

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With a month to go before the Cabinet Office's Procurement Policy Note 06/21 takes effect, bidders for public sector contracts need to get ready to prove to contracting authorities that they are committed to Net Zero when bidding for opportunities worth over £5 million

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