Renewable energy is produced from renewable resources, such as wind, sunlight photovoltaics (PV), biomass, biogas, hydropower, and geothermal. These resources are constantly replenished; therefore, this type of energy has many benefits, including environmental and financial ones. …

With the development of different technologies, environmental challenges are now in the spotlight. Investors, stakeholders, consumers and governments are putting pressure on companies to disclose data about environmental performance. Vollero et al. state that companies in the energy industry are facing growing demands from stakeholders to create environmentally friendly goods…

Experts say that the next evolution of the internet will accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0. There has been a lot of talk about Web3 and how it will change the way we interact in both the physical and digital worlds. Yet, understanding how the internet evolved previously…

Significant research has been conducted that reinforces the link between CO2 emissions and climate change. As the amount of carbon in the atmosphere rises, so does the global temperature. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that if temperatures go beyond 1.5°C, …

Developing smart cities and human settlements is vital to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It establishes a clear outline for better city spaces in accordance with the needs of today. Goal 11, in particular, emphasises the development of inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities. As we look for ways to…

“We are at the verge of the abyss.” These are the words of UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the 2021 virtual climate summit championed by US President Joe Biden. The warning rings loud and clear as we see the devastation caused by climate change in 2022 alone. …

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 sets the agenda quite clearly: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. As it turns out, energy consumption and production contribute to two-thirds of global emissions. We have used fossil fuels for over a century to generate energy to…

As the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 2030 deadline approaches, there has been a significant effort from corporations and individuals worldwide to ensure that these goals are met. As people become more aware of the importance of sustainability, companies are finally adapting to sustainability standards. Yet, many organisations still struggle…

With its Clean Energy Package, the European Commission has introduced a comprehensive reorganisation in the field of renewable energies and…