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Entrepreneurs

The Future of Sustainable Building

Dalraj Nijjar, co-founder and CCO of Concrete4Change, explains that for sustainable entrepreneurship, key trends include regenerative agriculture and "waste-to-value" innovations, with success relying on improving cost, efficiency, or quality, using Life Cycle Assessment tools, and partnering with sustainability-focused leaders.

Entrepreneurs

Essential Sustainability Trends for Entrepreneurs

Majda Dabaghi, Chief Sustainability Officer at ekko, a London-based sustainability platform for banks and payments, explains why responsible businesses are positively correlated to improved financial results.

Women Entrepreneur®

From Concept To Company: Alexandra Smith, Co-founder and Partner of FuturePlus

Co-founder and Partner of FuturePlus Alexandra Smith on building a business that champions making sustainability accessible and affordable for business.

Growth Strategies

The Recap: Sustainability Innovation Awards 2024

The Sustainability Innovation Awards 2024 celebrated the innovative initiatives that contribute to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development in the MENA region.

News and Trends

Centre Provides INR 4,136 Crore For 15 GW Hydropower Projects In Northeast

The grant towards equity portion of the State Government of NER would be capped at 24 per cent of the total project equity subject to a maximum of INR 750 crore per project.

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Cairo-Based P-Vita Aims To Reduce The World's Heavy Reliance On Chemical Raw Materials

"We plan to conduct pilot projects with potential customers to demonstrate the effectiveness and cost-benefits of our technology."

Growth Strategies

How Focus On ESG Can Shape Business Of The Future

Consumers are more inclined to support companies that demonstrate a commitment to social and environmental responsibility, leading to increased sales and market share.

News and Trends

Sustainable Packaging Efforts In Asia Take Backseat; Innovation Offers Paths Forward

Inflation is the challenge that is eating up the margins of most of companies in the packaging business in Asia and causing them to find ways to survive or exist to keep their position in the market.

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Dubai-Based Mrüna Is Committed To Improving Wastewater Management

"If your company is offering a more sustainable alternative to business as usual, your time is now. The world is conspiring to help you succeed."

Side Hustle

This Former Model Used Her Personal Savings to Start a Thrifty Side Hustle — Then Taylor Swift Became a Repeat Patron: 'People Really Responded'

Christy Dawn, founder of her namesake regenerative fashion brand, says she's always been on a mission "to create beauty in everything I do."

News and Trends

Indian Investors Struggle To Get Good Sustainability Data: Study

Discussing the findings of the report, Naman Jhawar, Partner and Head of India and Southeast Asia, Picus Capital said that there is a major problem with confidence in available ESG information.

Growth Strategies

From Farmers To Dream Makers: UAE-Based Hempy People Aims To Help Craft A Greener Future For Our World

One acre of hemp can replace up to four acres of forests, and they are capable of producing more oxygen as well—and knowing this made us wonder why do we not prioritize our health and the health of our planet?

News and Trends

AIC T-Hub Selects 20 Start-ups For Sustainability Cohort

Each start-up will be paired with seasoned experts from various fields, including industry leaders, academics, and investors who will provide personalised mentorship and strategic advice.

Starting a Business

Mega Green Accelerator: Saudi Arabia-Based Ahya Helps Enterprises Achieve Net-Zero With Accuracy, Transparency, And Environmental Robustness

"Solving climate change and building a sustainability business is a long journey, which will require immense patience, and the ability to educate those around you, whilst constantly learning and iterating."

Money & Finance

How to Implement Ethical AI Practices in Your Company

AI's speed, accuracy and cost-effectiveness are fundamentally reshaping financial workflows, but how can you ensure that it adheres both to your business's ethical principles and to best data security and integrity standards?