Environmental sustainability
Research conducted at Xijing University in Xi'an, People's Republic of China, has shown that incorporating phase-change material (PCM) aggregates and rice husk ash-fly ash (RHA-FA) matrix into concrete can improve its thermal damping properties, reducing winter energy consumption in cold regions. The study, funded by the
Environmental sustainability
Recent research by scientists at the Nanjing University of Science and Technology in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, has identified reductive roasting as a promising process for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The process offers higher lithium recovery efficiency, lower energy consumption, and reduced chemical usage compared to
Environmental sustainability
The latest report by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) reveals striking trends in the relationship between entrepreneurship and sustainability worldwide. Drawing on data from its consortium of 60 national teams, the study examines the overlap between entrepreneurship and sustainability, shedding light on where and why entrepreneurs are motivated to make
Environmental sustainability
ADNOC Gas PLC released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing substantial progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The company achieved a notable reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity, with a big move of 2.31% reduction throughout 2024. This was largely accomplished through the importation of clean power
Environmental sustainability
As part of its Green4Clean Schools Renewable Energy Project, Vivo Energy Ghana partnered with McKingtorch Africa, a social enterprise focused on environment and climate change, and the United Way Ghana to facilitate an educational tour for pupils at the La Enobal Basic School. The initiative aimed to spark early interest
Environmental sustainability
Bulgaria's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Irena Gancheva, met with Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Muhammad Ali Randhawa, to explore areas of cooperation, particularly in urban development, environmental sustainability, and institutional collaboration. The meeting highlighted the shared priorities of both countries in city planning, beautification, and green development.
Environmental sustainability
Novata, a private markets' sustainability management partner, has collaborated with Microsoft to enhance its sustainability solutions, data management, and reporting process for businesses globally. The partnership involves the use of Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Fabric to unlock new efficiencies and capabilities in Novata's sustainability solutions.
Environmental sustainability
Research in China has revealed that public concern about air pollution is not directly correlated with actual pollution levels, but rather with education, income, and media access. A study leveraging online big data and interpretable machine learning has analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of public concern and its mismatch with observed
Environmental sustainability
CapitaLand Investment (CLI), a leading global real asset manager, has reaffirmed its commitment to decarbonisation and sustainable development in its 16th Global Sustainability Report (GSR). The report provides a comprehensive overview of CLI's progress in transitioning to a low-carbon future, featuring an updated Climate Transition Plan and insights
Environmental sustainability
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has released its 16th Global Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to decarbonization and sustainability. The report highlights CLI's progress in reducing its carbon footprint, increasing renewable energy usage, and investing in sustainable finance. CLI has set a 2030 Net Zero Glide Path and is focused
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember in Indonesia have made a significant discovery in the field of sustainability research, finding that geopolymers can be enhanced with the help of microbial communities. The team, led by Januarti Jaya Ekaputri, isolated a specific type of bacteria, Lysinibacillus fusiformis JH2, which can improve
Environmental sustainability
New research on sustainability in port supply chains has revealed significant challenges in China, one of the world's largest trading nations. The study, conducted by researchers at Binzhou Medical University, aimed to assess the sustainability performance of port supply chains and identify areas for improvement. The researchers used
