From linear to circular
The global economy is at a critical inflexion point. Ana Birliga Sutherland and Megan Murdie provide a guide for high-impact businesses to transform their material footprint and sustainably reform
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Sustainability
Non-trade objectives in trade agreements
Trade agreements increasingly include a focus on sustainability goals. Joseph Francois, Bernard Hoekman, Miriam Manchin and Filippo Santi examine the impact of environmental, labour, and civil rights provisions in trade agreements on related outcomes in developing countries
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How should the EU react to the US attack on corporate sustainability?
So far, the anti-ESG backlash has had limited effect in Europe. Silvia Merler argues that the EU should continue to push companies on net zero alignment, but pragmatic changes can help ease burdens and maintain EU leadership
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The trade and industrial nexus
The climate crisis is a global emergency. Trade policy has long been a driver of an unfettered economic globalisation and Isabelle Brachet argues for a new approach
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The Global South and the circular economy
Debt relief is needed to promote circular economy initiatives in the Global South. Megan Murdie, Ana Birliga Sutherland and Marvin Nusseck discuss how debt relief can be transformative
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Looking at the opportunities – on the way to a sustainable economy
Sabine Mauderer argues that reducing uncertainty about climate change will help us to embrace the opportunities of the green transition
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WCR Best Registry for Sustainable Shipping 2024
World Commerce Review is pleased to announce that the Isle of Man Ship Registry has been awarded the WCR Best Registry for Sustainable Shipping 2024
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Fostering a sustainable digital transformation
Abeliansky et al discuss the two side effects of automation – increased inequality and a rise in carbon emissions – and propose a policy response to deal with both problems
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Mobilising transition finance
Many jurisdictions now require companies to demonstrate ‘climate alignment’. Alexander Lehmann says investors need tools to evaluate whether transition plans are credible
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Project financing: challenges, trends and future opportunities
Flavia Micilotta examines the factors involved in project finance, and the growing influence of sustainability
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