Focused Thinking
Central Banks
We have seen an overall slowdown in long-term GDP growth across different global economies in the last 15-20 years and, in our long-term view, this trajectory will continue.
6 min read | September 2024
Economics
As corporate governance reforms take hold in Japan, companies are changing how they manage some of their key business relationships.
4 min read | September 2024
Central Banks
We believe Germany is in recession and structural factors such as manufacturing competition from China and an ageing and shrinking workforce will lead to a period of stagnation.
4 min read | September 2024
Economics
As economies diversify their supply chains to mitigate concentration risk, China has itself been busy expanding its manufacturing capabilities overseas.
4 min read | September 2024
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