Focused Thinking
Japan in focus
Japan's adoption of transition bonds to support heavy industry means that it now accounts for nearly 70% of global issuance
3 min read | September 2024
Sustainability
Luzius Wirth is CEO of idverde, a sustainability-focused landscaping and maintenance company. Luzius tells Nomura Greentech that he sees more demand for biodiversity projects combining urbanization and nature to help people and the planet thrive.
3 min read | August 2024
Sustainability
Leon Farrant is the CEO of Green Li-ion, a battery recycling company. Leon tells Nomura Greentech that he is pioneering innovative technology to create a circular economy for lithium-ion batteries.
3 min read | August 2024
Sustainability
Olivia Wassenaar is Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure at Apollo Asset Management. Olivia tells Nomura Greentech that she is helping a range of companies – including high emitters – decarbonize.
3 min read | August 2024
Sustainability
Sanjeev Krishnan is Managing Partner at S2G Ventures, an investment firm focused on the food and agriculture, oceans and energy sectors. Sanjeev tells Nomura Greentech about his mission to transform our core systems to support a planet of 10 billion people.
3 min read | August 2024
Sustainability
Global annual waste generation is expected to jump to 3.9bn tons by 2050
4 min read | July 2024
Technology
The prevalence of extreme weather events disconnecting businesses from the grid is leading some to seek alternatives such as distributed energy solutions
3 min read | July 2024
Technology
A greener, more fragmented energy system will create the conditions for AI to deliver efficiencies.
3 min read | July 2024
Sustainability
Heavy emitters are at risk of missing their net zero targets as low emission products carry too much of a green premium and carbon offsets standards are too strict.
3 min read | July 2024
Sustainability
Green hydrogen has the potential to produce nearly a fifth of total energy demand by 2050
3 min read | July 2024
Technology
Xavier Barbaro is CEO of Neoen, a renewables producer. Xavier tells Nomura Greentech that he is accelerating the roll out of battery storage as the next revolution in the green energy transition.
3 min read | July 2024
Economics
Midstream energy infrastructure, space exploration, electric vehicles and health tech are themes of the future that can potentially enhance absolute returns.
4 min read | July 2024
Central Banks
It is becoming more difficult to reduce the fiscal deficit, as government debt continues to climb and efforts to increase revenue through taxes remain stagnant.
5 min read | July 2024
Central Banks
Emerging market buyers have wrested control of the gold market from the West, said Mr. John Reade, Chief Market Strategist, World Gold Council.
4 min read | July 2024