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Check out the latest within green energy and sustainability. January 29, 2025 |
The Green Wave Gazette - A round-up of recent sustainabilty news and events around the globe by Synergy International. Welcome back!Welcome back to Synergy International’s GreenWave 💚 🌊 newsletter! 💚 🌊
Hot Takes and ElectrolysersOur latest episode of The GreenWave Podcast is now live: Episode 5 
💚🌊 Riding the GreenWave: SYNI's back with Episode 5 of the Pod 💚 🌊 Hey Team Synergy! 🚀 We’re thrilled to dive into the 5th edition of The GreenWave Podcast, your go-to source for sizzling sustainability insights. Hosted by our very own SYNI, this episode sails smoothly past the political chatter (sorry, The Donald!) and plunges deep into the vibrant world of Green Hydrogen. 💧✨ Read more... 
S&P Debunks Concerns Over Waning NetZero FundingDespite widespread skepticism about commercial viability, 2024 has emerged as a banner year for sustainable energy investment 📈. According to the latest data from S&P Global, clean energy ventures have attracted unprecedented funding, defying claims that NetZero targets are waning in importance. 🌱 With over $670 billion channeled into renewable infrastructure, this influx not only eclipses the spending on traditional oil and gas but also reaffirms the market’s appetite for green innovation. And sustainable industry leaders project that 2025 will further solidify clean energy’s dominance worldwide. 🌍 This global shift is fuelled by a surge in corporate commitments, government incentives, and innovative technologies that promise higher returns and lower emissions. The combined effect has spurred a ripple of optimism in financial circles, prompting more organisations to pivot toward cleaner alternatives. Read more.... 
Trump's Smoking Pen is Actually A Market-Driven OpportunityThe Donald, aka President Trump, has arrived with his smoking pen and wiped out $300 billion of sustainable energy subsidies and for good measure has thrown US’s compliance with the Paris Accord into the MAGA bonfire 🔥. And yet, it’s hard to share any sense of surprise or disappointment.🗓️ This day has been telegraphed since the November election. So anyone shocked by the opening moves from Trump 2: The Empire Strikes Back has not been paying attention. But there is one force that The Donald, Elon or any of the US “Drill Baby Drill” cohort can’t change, and that is market forces. So it’s time for US sustainable development to gravitate back to first principles of business: profit. Read more... 
Recalibrating ESG Investing: Another Opportunity Amid Change▶️ There is an immutable rule at the heart of all investing: Reward requires risk. ESG investing is evolving – and that’s a good thing! Like other specialist forms of portfolio management, ESG investing leverages niche expertise to maximise risk-adjusted returns. As the industry recalibrates, we’re reminded that every developing sector, from tech to renewable energy, has faced growing pains. 🚀 Change drives innovation. Recent shifts in ESG regulation highlight a simple truth: No investor can expect a static regulatory environment in any developing industry. Forward-thinking strategies embrace change, focusing on long-term opportunities rather than short-term challenges. 🌱 Why ESG remains relevant. At its core, ESG investing identifies risks and opportunities unique to sustainability-focused sectors. Much like tech investors of the early 2000s, ESG investors tap into emerging trends to unlock potential. The key? Read more... The Latest Sustainability DevelopmentsThe latest LinkedIn newsletter post highlights recent developments in sustainability.Check it out here. UPCOMING EVENTS 28-30 January 2025 Hyvolution Paris Hyvolution, as a central platform, serves as a catalyst by strengthening synergies among the various stakeholders. The hydrogen sector is at a pivotal moment in its development. The opportunities offered by this technology are immense, but they do not eliminate the need to overcome certain challenges. 25-27 April 2025 ChangeNOW 2025 This three-day summit is returning for its 8th edition, bringing together stakeholders from across the impact sector to plan innovative solutions through workshops, conferences and networking opportunities. Visit the sustainability conferences and events calendar. |
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