Climate Tech Investment Headwinds and Tailwinds in 2024
The urgency to address climate change has never been greater. As the world grapples with extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss, the need for innovative solutions is paramount. Climate tech, encompassing a diverse range of technologies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate impacts, has emerged as a critical […]
Fossil Fuel Removal: Biggest Challenge of Decarbonization
The complete elimination of fossil fuels from the global economy is one of the most challenging concerns for the world. Most of the world’s human-generated greenhouse gases and more than one-third of total methane releases are caused by the extraction, preparation and burning of fossil fuels. The manufacturing of metals such as aluminum, steel and […]
Exploring Investment Opportunities in the Private Market Outlook 2024
The recently published 2024 Private Markets Outlook report by BlackRock sheds light on the investment opportunities and major themes prevailing in the private markets sector. In an era of uncertainty marked by increased interest rates, inflation, and volatile markets, the report pin down the transformative forces known as mega forces that are reshaping the global […]
Role of Artificial Intelligence in The Steel Industry
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an important breakthrough that enables machines to independently perform functions such as study, analysis and decision making that generally require cognitive abilities. The technology has advanced significantly in recent years due to its ability to access large amounts of data and its strong processing capabilities, and innovative programs. AI plays a […]
Climate Smart Infrastructure Financing in Indonesia
As per the Asian Development Bank’s estimate, Southeast Asia will need an investment of around US$210 billion per year until 2030 to develop climate infrastructure. This figure accounts for 12% of the total estimated annual spending of US$1.8 trillion required for sustainable infrastructure in emerging economies (excluding China) until 2030, as projected by an independent […]
Growth of Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a concept focused on creating smart autonomous systems to perform activities that usually require human judgement. AI is widely used in the industrial sector to computerize manufacturing procedures, boost productivity, and cut expenses. It is changing how industrial sectors function and is affecting a major shift in their production methods. A […]
New Year, New Potential for GP Stakes Managers?
The private equity industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with record levels of capital being raised and invested. As a result, GP stakes strategies, which provide investors with ownership in the management companies of private equity firms, have become an increasingly attractive investment opportunity. GP stakes allow investors to acquire ownership in the […]
Green Hydrogen in Energy Transition and Its Challenges
Hydrogen – a flexible power source – can help address numerous significant energy concerns. Currently, hydrogen production requires non-renewable energy sources such as natural gas and coal, which emit a material amount of greenhouse gases each year, primarily in the refinery and chemical industries. Carbon capture from non-renewable or green energy sources, combined with green […]
The Future of Net-Zero Steel in Construction Industry
To facilitate the shift to a more sustainable tomorrow and fulfil the need for sustainable methods, the construction industry must grab the opportunity for steel decarbonization, implement new perspectives, and develop guidelines. The construction industry’s steel consumption is insatiable, making up more than half of the world’s total steel demand, which explains why this sector […]
Roadmap for Iron and Steel Sector-Specific Science-based Targets
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between four entities: the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). It helps businesses and financial organizations develop and implement guidelines to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the […]
