SustainCase newsletter – wk25, June 2023
Developing countries ‘left behind’ in clean energy shift
Investment in clean energy in developing economies has to rise seven-fold by the end of the decade, the International Energy Agency has warned.
https://www.ft.com/content/763aef4f-6736-485f-87b4-27332d21f345
Clean, sustainable fuels made ‘from thin air’ and plastic waste
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes, or even directly from the air, and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230619120149.htm
Case study: How Polyus creates economic value for its stakeholders
June 21, 2023 – Polyus is the largest gold producer in Russia and among the top-10 leading global gold mining companies in the world. Through its operations, Polyus creates direct economic value for its key stakeholders. Read more.
Case study: How Polymetal creates economic value for its stakeholders
June 19, 2023 – Polymetal International plc is a leading precious metals mining group operating in Russia and Kazakhstan, and one of the most sustainable and responsibility-driven companies in the sector. Delivering long-term value to all its stakeholders through responsible and efficient mining, is a top priority for Polymetal. Read more.
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