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Methane emissions reduction – A report on international policy and technology insights for the Australian fossil fuel sector
Next to launch - Drones and the future of logistics
Between 2013 and 2023, nearly $18 billion was invested in passenger eVTOLs and last-mile drone delivery services, according to industry reports. Several eVTOL models (Archer, Joby, Lilium, and Volocopter among them) are already in flight testing for certification, and companies have already begun last-mile drone deliveries.
Industrial Heat Electrification: Decarbonizing Global Energy Consumption
Embedding ESG into Corporate Strategy: A Blueprint for Impact
As companies head into their next corporate planning cycle, now is the time to consider how to craft an ESG strategy that aligns with their corporate goals, driving both business success and meaningful impact.
Choosing the Right Financial Adviser for Your Capital Raise: More Than Just a Transaction
Is Private Equity an option for my company?
Am I ready to sell my business?
Do you have an exit strategy?
Are you taking the customer experience seriously?
Executive Director Dan Sunderland
6 Steps to Getting Capital Program Governance Right in the Energy Transition
The complex, dynamic and varied nature of the energy transition calls for an ecosystem of governance and control which is carefully designed, resourced with the right blend of technical and energy specific capabilities and empowered with the right toolkit.
The role of the program office needs to be lifted so that it operates as an engine room, fulfilling a strategic role to support decision makers, manage cross portfolio interfaces, and supporting the development of a high performing PM community. Without this, programs will fail to achieve the all-important task which is before us to roll out energy infrastructure to achieve our clean energy future objectives.
Raising a new fund in 2024?
2023 gave LPs time to breathe and reflect, and to reach a perspective on the performance of their existing roster. For new GPs raising new funds, it was a tough run, as LPs rebalanced portfolio away from PE and VC as equity markets fell, and due diligence processes ran far harder.
Sink or Swim?: Key Outcomes from COP28
In light of findings from the first Global Stocktake, COP28 negotiations have continued to navigate a plethora of diplomatic and governance issues in the realization of global decarbonisation goals. Discussions on central themes – including fossil fuels, climate finance and sustainable agriculture – have yielded paradoxical outcomes that have generated momentum for global climate action while highlighting just how far there is to go.
The Global Stocktake: Findings and Talking Points for COP28
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s technical dialogue on the first Global Stocktake emphatically calls for governments and organisations to raise their ambition for climate commitments and rapidly accelerate implementation over the next decade.
What to look out for at COP28
The upcoming COP28, set to take place in Dubai in November 2023, marks a significant moment in climate change negotiations. Recent catastrophic weather events have heightened the need for decisive action.
Is This the End For Traditional Automotive?
For conventional vehicle companies which are forced to both maintain existing lines and create new EV vehicles, this is a challenging time. Two days ago, BMW announced it would cease the production of internal combustion engines in their home base of Germany. Its main Bavarian plant will be converted for the production of EVs only, while the company relocates its ICE production to the UK and Austria. What can companies facing the transition learn?
