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SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Empowering sustainable consumption: A model for accelerating social change
Consumers want a greener lifestyle but businesses must guide sustainable consumption as institutions have proven to be effective catalysts for social change.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Fossil Fuel-Free ‘Green Steel’ Could Cut Industry Climate Impact
COVID-19
This is how COVID-19 has changed consumption habits for men and women
Men report they hadn't missed certain goods and services during lockdown, while women attribute reduced expenditures to perceived financial constraints.
Cities and Urbanization
This chart shows the impact rising urbanization will have on the world
The share of the world’s population living in cities is expected to rise to 80% by 2050, from 55% now. This could double global material consumption.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Chinese Start-Up, DaddyLab, Screens Everyday Objects For Toxic Chemicals
Future of Food
21 circular economy solutions: changing how we eat, live and travel for a more sustainable world
We outline 21 ways to change how we consume, keep and discard things to help build a circular economy. Across all aspects of life from food to travel.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Al Gore: These are the skills climate leaders must build now
Former US Vice President Al Gore shares the practical skills he's sharing with thousands of grassroots leaders through his organization the Climate Reality Project and the role policy wil...
SDG 07: Affordable and Clean Energy
Predictions 2022: CEOs and top leaders share tactics that will speed the net zero transition
Top leaders from companies such as Dow, BCG and more share the new thinking, surprising mindsets and innovations we'll need to tackle the net zero transition.
Supply Chains
The big challenges for supply chains in 2022
Supply chain issues have been made much worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many problems have presented themselves as a result, putting pressure on business.
Davos Agenda 2022
Predictions 2022: CEOs and top leaders share how achieving net-zero targets will reshape the world
Achieving net-zero targets won't just protect the earth. It will reshape how we live, work and solve problems, explain leaders from Mahindra Group, SAP, Enel Group and more.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Business leaders must rethink their goals to tackle climate change. Here’s why
Achieving shared climate change goals will require focus from the private sector to scale proven technologies and mobilize needed capital.
Davos Agenda 2022
Yogi Sadhguru reflects on depleting resources in a future world
Yogi Sadhguru discusses what's needed for a post-pandemic future, pointing to less consumption and individualism and better care for the earth's soil.
Climate Change
COP26 outcomes aren’t satisfying, but they should leave us hopeful. Here’s why
The Glasgow Pact offered few easy wins against expected COP26 outcomes, but there were critical signs of progress seen beyond the negotiation tables at this month's climate summit.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
How construction innovations are enabling the transition to a circular economy
The construction sector's emissions account for about 40% of global GHG emissions. These industry innovations show how construction can be made circular.
Climate Change
Why energy efficiency is the unsung hero of the fight against climate change
Double glazing and optimized air-con systems aren’t as sexy as 100-metre wind turbines and EVs – but the impact of energy efficiency could be immense.