Brian Baldassarre

How designers facilitate the transition to the circular economy

Brian - an expert in circular economy business modelling - explains the key role of the designer in facilitating communication within and outside the company in order to consume fewer resources and produce less waste, while also having a positive impact on society

Alessandro Galimberti

Universal access to Clean Cooking: a solution against climate change

Although the sector is still in its early stage, clean cooking is one of the most promising technological fields in the fight against climate change.

Rosa Manzo

A call for an equitable climate change regime

The climate debate, and the climate negotiations, have from an early stage centered on the issue of equity. So, why is that so? 

Maria Eugenia Filmanovic

A brief introduction to sustainable finance

Sustainable finance is a trend that has undoubtedly taken on greater importance in recent years, thanks to the growing involvement of large investors worldwide. These are financial actors looking for investment opportunities in companies or funds, designed to create value both for the investor – in the form of a financial return – and for society as a whole – by contributing to the achievement of a sustainable agenda focused on inclusive growth and/or climate wealth over the long to medium term.

Federica Rizzo

How EU legislation contributes to sustainable practices

Federica, a Lawyer in the EU Regulatory field, explains how EU Policies can promote sustainable practices without this being in contrast with the pursuit of profit.

Maria Eugenia Filmanovic

Accelerating climate innovation with sustainable finance

Maria Eugenia Filmanovic is an expert in impact investing and explained the heart of her work: integrating traditional finance to meet the needs of new categories of responsible and ethical investors, interested not only in financial returns but also in pursuing social and environmental impact.

Federica Rizzo

EU Green Deal: challenges and opportunities for industry

On 11 March 2020, the European Commission presented the new Circular Economy Action Plan (“CEAP”) for a cleaner and more competitive Europe, as one of the main building blocks of the EU Green Deal.

Simone Prato

The AfterMeat - Who is writing the future of food

As human societies have evolved over time, from hunter-gatherer communities to highly sophisticated and industrialized agricultural systems, meat has always been present in our diets, regardless of geographical location or social status.

Simone Prato

Push the green button. The case for climate-resilient businesses

As Climate Change effects increase in their harshness and visibility, it is time for Business to carefully evaluate their relationship with the environment - discovering how to turn potential risks into opportunities.

Simone Prato

Supercharged: the rise of Energy Storage

The last 18 months have been quite a rollercoaster for the Energy Storage (ES) industry too. But 2020 is set to be a rebound year, for multiple reasons.