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APAC Countries Look To Strengthen Sustainable Finance Regulations

Forrester Digital Transformation

In APAC, vast political, economic, and social differences among countries pose an impact on sustainable finance regulations. Even for ESG factors that are easiest to measure and compare — carbon emission, for example — there are still no common goals in the region.

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The European Union’s Sustainable Regulation Jigsaw Is Almost Complete

Forrester Digital Transformation

The EU has committed to becoming the first climate-neutral bloc in the world by 2050 and has adopted a slew of regulation to support this transition.

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Sustainable technology: A competitive advantage for businesses

Capgemini

Regulatory pressure : Governments and international bodies are implementing stringent regulations to promote sustainability. The European Green Deal, aiming to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, exemplifies these efforts. Compliance with such regulations is becoming non-negotiable for businesses.

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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Services

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3

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How Kubota is changing the status quo in agriculture and sustainability with technology

IBM Services

Simultaneously, it attempted to commit to its zero carbon city declaration, which aims to virtually eliminate carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. They are working toward the goal of regulating CO 2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality to redefine their approach to the agriculture industry.

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Renewable energy trends and developments powering a cleaner future

IBM Services

In addition, evolving regulations on corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives around the world are increasing demand for renewable energy in the private sector, encouraging further growth. Meanwhile, in the US, the government is investing in the development of floating wind farms.

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Energy Systems of the Future

Infosys Consulting

Setting the stage for the conversation is the fact that: Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects there will be a demand for 50% more energy by 2050 based on today’s forecast. The scale is incredibly fast, and like similar technology regulation, efforts are in many cases behind the need.