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The winds of change

This report is an annual review of M&A activity within the renewable energy sector. It was written by the Economist Intelligence Unit in co-operation with KPMG and is based on a survey of 200 senior executives from across the global energy industry, conducted in February and March 2009.

The global power of Brazilian agribusiness

The Economist Intelligence Unit conducted the research and analysis and wrote the report, which focuses on the strengths of and challenges faced by the sector, what is needed for Brazil to become the world's leading agribusiness superpower, and how companies are gaining global stature.

Managing for sustainability

Managing for sustainability is an Economist Intelligence Unit report that discusses why firms are embracing sustainable practices, how companies are embedding corporate social responsibility into their businesses, and how they are gauging and reporting their success. The research was sponsored by ENEL. The Economist Intelligence Unit bears sole responsibility for the content of this report. The findings and views expressed in the report do not necessarily reflect the views of the sponsor.

IT and the environment

The report assesses how these changes are affecting the purchasing, operation and disposal of technology assets within businesses today. The report was commissioned by IBM.

Sustainable Urban Infrastructure

It is increasingly clear that the battle for environmental sustainability will be won or lost in cities. Over half of the world’s population now live in urban areas, a figure which will reach almost 60% by 2025. Already, cities account for a disproportionate share of greenhouse gas emissions. Issues of water and waste management in cities are inter-related with carbon ones, as well as having their own important impact on the environment and quality of life.

From Russia with love

From Russia With Love. A national chapter on the global CSR agenda is an original research report, commissionedby UC RUSAL from the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by PricewaterhouseCoopers in Russia and the United Nations Development Programme. The report aims to shed light on how Russian companies compare with other multinationals elsewhere, evaluate how mature Russian CSR practices are and what role they play in companies’ strategic development, as well as outlining immediate priorities for Russian multinationals.

The winds of change

Report Summary

This report is an annual review of M&A activity within the renewable energy sector. It was written in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence Unit and is based ona survey of 200 senior executivesfrom across the global energyindustry, conducted in February and March 2009.

The European Green City Index

Why cities matter: More than one-half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, but they are blamed for producing as much as 80% of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore,increasing urbanisation can negatively impact everything from the availability ofarable land and vital green spaces to potablewater and sanitary waste disposal facilities. Living in such close proximity tends to intensify the demands that urban settlements impose on their surrounding environments.

Countdown to Copenhagen

Report Summary

Countdown to Copenhagen: Government, business and the battle against climate change is an Economist Intelligence Unit report that investigates the current regulatory outlook within key regions of the world and the prospects for change within the marketplace. Lead sponsors of the research include The Carbon Trust, KPMG, SAP and Shell. 

After Copenhagen

After Copenhagen investigates the current corporate perspective on climate change and carbon reduction issues across a range of industries.After Copenhagen: Business and climate change is an Economist Intelligence Unit report that investigates the current corporate perspective on climate change and carbon reduction issues across a range of industries. The lead sponsors of the research are The Carbon Trust, Hitachi and IBM. 1E is a supporting sponsor of the programme.

 

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