Action on growth and climate change
It may seem paradoxical, but cities are both the source of the problems facing society and the solution to these problems, says Mercedes Bresso, president of the European Union’s Committee of the Regions
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Rise of the smart city consumer
For many years an optional extra for the world's leading businesses, sustainability is now becoming an essential part of best practice. Jim McClelland asks why?
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Bacteria, active paints and aquariums
Dr Rachel Armstrong, senior lecturer at Greenwich University’s School of Architecture, Design and Construction, looks to a future of regenerating cities
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Empowering cities to survive and thrive
Cities are increasingly seen as central to the fight against climate change and managing the impact of global population growth with improved information and communication technology, writes Flemmich Webb
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Sustainable Investing 2021
Sustainable finance has hit the mainstream. As billions are held in green bonds, the UK pledges to “build back better” and a new US President puts climate change at the top of the agenda, there has never been a better time to invest in ESG. Our Sustainable Investing report published in The Sunday Times explores how machine learning is helping investors pick ESG stocks, examines the viability of tying executive pay to green achievements and asks whether a National Infrastructure Bank could ever be possible. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a closer look at the high expectations investors have when it comes to green finance
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Digital Identity 2021
As the issues of privacy and safety online rise up the public and corporate agenda, our Digital Identity 2021 report, published in The Times, takes a look at the latest thinking on the topic. We explore the role of vaccine passports in unlocking the world from coronavirus, how to spot a deepfake and where the industry is going next. The featured infographic, meanwhile, takes a deeper dive into the state of the biometrics industry and take-up of the technologies.
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Intellectual Property 2021
Our Intellectual Property report, published in The Times, explores topics on vaccine protection, TikTok copyright law, green technology, and more. The featured infographic looks at the global IP landscape and how certain countries are protecting their innovations from competitors.
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.