Sustainability

Technology

Why The Construction Industry Must Ditch its Damaging "Take-Make-Dispose" Model if its to Meet Ambitious Net-Zero Targets

As COP29 raises the stakes on climate action, with new goals attached to its "Buildings Breakthrough" initiative, construction needs to focus on the real underlying problems and consider whether relying on technology is really the silver bullet it thinks it is.

Leadership

Why Innovative CEOs Are Doubling Down on Sustainability: The Case for Bold Climate Action

The impact of global warming is no longer a distant worry—it's here, affecting us all. We know that to keep our planet liveable we need to halve greenhouse gases emissions every decade, and build a nature-positive world by 2030.

News and Trends

AWE Funds Welcomes Arun Seth to Investment Committee to Drive Sustainable Innovations

Seth's involvement with AWE Funds is expected to provide strategic guidance and industry expertise to scale its impact in India, enhancing investments in climate, health, fintech, agriculture, and education for sustainable development.

Entrepreneurs

The Business Show UK: Joanna Auburn, co-founder, Trace

At The Business Show UK, Joanna Auburn, co-founder of the London-based sustainability platform Trace, speaks with Entrepreneur UK about how Trace is transforming the sustainability landscape by making carbon offsetting accessible to businesses. She highlights the event's importance as a hub for innovation and networking, and shares valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on navigating the challenges of building and scaling a purpose-driven business.

Growing a Business

I Turned Down a $7 Million Deal After a Shocking Conversation With the Investor. My 'No' Led to a Surprise Email and $100 Million Exit.

Sarah Dusek, co-founder and CEO of travel company Few and Far, learned an important lesson when venture capital negotiations fell apart.

Women Entrepreneur®

Building a Climate-Driven Startup

Scaling sustainability and navigating challenges in carbon reduction technology

Growing a Business

Is Your Team Thriving or Just Surviving? 5 Long-Term Strategies to Build and Sustain High-Performing Teams

These five components create the foundation for ongoing success and growth.

News and Trends

BlueGreen Ventures Unveils USD 75 Mn Fund for Early-Stage Startups and IPO-Ready Companies

BlueGreen Ventures aims to focus on early-stage startups in climate tech, fintech, and B2C, with investments of INR 7-12 crore, and supports IPO-ready companies via secondary investments of INR 20-30 crore.

Starting a Business

From Bowl to Business

Innovative solutions for healthier pets

Entrepreneurs

The Hard Truths of Building a Business That Lasts

The Sweep co-founder on navigating failure, staying committed when motivation fades, and why entrepreneurship should never be a solo journey.

Entrepreneurs

Scaling for Good: Neighbourly's Journey Through Growth and Community Impact

As the social enterprise expands, its commitment to transparency and local engagement reveals the evolving landscape of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Technology

Disrupting the Art Scene

A gallery is shaking up the art world, combining transparency, engagement, and data-driven insights to transform how art is experienced, bought, and invested in.

News and Trends

How India's MSMEs are Driving Towards a Sustainable Future

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) recently approved $215.6 million to bolster climate action within India's MSME sector.

News and Trends

The Future Sustainability Forum by DIFC Returns to Dubai from December 4-5, 2024

The event is set to further DIFC's efforts in driving global action to shape greener economies.

Entrepreneurs

Startup Spotlight: How Singapore-Based GreenFi's Automated Risk Management Of Green Financing Aids The UAE's Sustainability Ambitions

A whopping $5 billion are spent by corporations worldwide in just managing ESG risks and analytics- but GreenFi has found a way to fully automate that process.