Economist Impact

In today's newsletter: uncover key trends in international trade and address barriers to global health inclusion. Plus, assess how employers can optimise non-salary benefits to better meet workers’ needs and explore future scenarios of AI.  

As global consumption grows, so does the demand for road freight. That comes with a major sustainability challenge. Christine Wiederkehr-Luther, global head of sustainability at Kuehne+Nagel explains how one tool that might be the road-freight industry's best bet to decarbonising is known as “book and claim” and it can be applied to both low-carbon fuels and electric trucks: http://econimpact.co/wt

"We are not in a good position with SDGs. We are even regressing in some of them" Tonilyn Lim, Chief, programmes, United Nations Global Compact, talks biggest challenges in meeting the 2030 deadline for the SDGs and maintaining a business's commitment to sustainability amidst geopolitical struggles. View the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/dpTxWs-T #SDGs #TheSustainabilityProject

"If we don’t act now, annual ocean plastic waste is expected to nearly triple by 2040." Julia Marsh, co-founder and chief executive of Sway, and Emy Kane, managing director of Lonely Whale explain how plastic could evolve to replenish the planet, and what it will take to bring those plastics to market and accelerate their adoption among brands and corporations: http://econimpact.co/wr #plasticfreejuly #plasticwaste

The cost-of-living crisis is nearly over, but inflation pressures are here to stay. In my latest analysis, I've outlined three key reasons why inflation is set to remain high in the new era of globalisation: - Supply chain strategies continue to be ongoing and costly. - The shift towards self-sufficiency is inefficient. - Climate disasters are becoming more frequent, highly disruptive and expensive. These factors will result in elevated inflation and interest rates, impacting investments and hiring. While AI-driven productivity growth will offer some relief from price pressures, it may not be enough to offset them. As companies continue experimenting with AI, getting this right will be crucial for productivity, growth and inflation. https://lnkd.in/ek-KsJbV #suppychains #inflation #globalisation #artificialintelligence

In today's newsletter: Assess exposure to and readiness for the energy transition, look into advancing innovation in the biotech sector and gain insights into corporate attitudes towards the future green workforce in six large cities. #greenskills #futureworkforce

How will the United States reconcile the growing demand for food with the equally urgent need for environmental stewardship? At our Sustainability Week US, Pratima Singh, Principal, Economist Impact and The Food Imperative Lead moderated an insightful conversation with leaders from across the global food system to explore what solutions for organic farming, soil longevity, food economics, and feeding both the under- and over-nourished, could mean for business. Catch up on the full session: http://econimpact.co/wa #TheFoodImperative #foodsystems #sustainablefood

How can we boost the resilience of cities amid rapid urbanisation and the increasing impacts of climate change? http://econimpact.co/w2 #TheSustainabilityProject #sustainablecities

As the world faces pressing challenges such as climate change, economic disruption and conflict, the need for innovative solutions to the global food system has never been more critical. Our new initiative , The Food Imperative, uses global research, expert opinion and insights and thought-provoking events to assess the current food landscape - shining a light on the policies and practices that are critical to building inclusive and sustainable solutions. Learn more about our ambition to collectively reimagine and strengthen our global food systems: https://lnkd.in/e7Wwzc93 #foodsystems #foodsecurity #sustainablefood #TheFoodImperative

The world will continue to drown in plastic waste unless a bold and comprehensive set of policy changes are agreed by the UN: http://econimpact.co/vT #plasticfreejuly #plasticwaste