Q&A: How tech is shaking up the banking sector City Talk A technological revolution is occurring, which is affecting all business sectors. And the Covid-19 pandemic has been accelerating this process. Banking is one area that has been particularly disrupted by technology for some time, but it was during the pandemic that customers really started to change their banking habits. Banking over the counter in High Street branches is [...]
Q&A: Why are heat pumps so important for the energy transition? City Talk The world is now in the early stages of the transition from using fossil fuels, such as gas, to more sustainable power sources as part of the battle against climate change. Many countries have now set targets for achieving net zero carbon and the phasing out of internal combustion engine cars and the switch over to electric [...]
Q&A: How global cities could benefit from green dividends City Talk One of the biggest challenges facing the real estate sector is how to cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become more sustainable and energy efficient. The sector has one of the highest carbon footprints of any sector. It currently accounts for 30% of global annual GHG emissions and consumes around 40% of the world’s [...]
Are we now on the road to net-zero? June 18, 2021 We spoke to climate change specialists Simon Webber and Isabella Hervey-Bathurst for their views on the IEA’s latest report. Climate change and the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy is arguably the most pressing issue facing the world today. Addressing the issue of how the world produces and consumes energy, and the measures that [...]
Retirement planning? Sorry, we’re too busy watching Netflix May 19, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has led many people around the world to reassess their priorities and goals. Many countries have seen infection rates soar through various waves of the virus, resulting in widespread lockdowns with large parts of their economies closed and people forced to remain at home. In a more uncertain world, people have also [...]
Can global cities still thrive after the Covid-19 crisis? May 17, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many changes in the way people live and work. With many forced to work from home during lockdown, some people are now questioning whether they need to live in the city in which they work. This has prompted much speculation in the media about the future of global cities [...]
London regains top spot in Schroders’ Global Cities Index March 1, 2021 London has returned to the top spot in the Schroders’ Global Cities Index after scoring highly in its response to climate change in comparison to other cities in the index. This year, the index has introduced a transport score into the ranking, with a particular focus on mass transit systems. As a result, car-reliant Los [...]
Has demand for oil already peaked? October 13, 2020 Alternative energy sources to fossil fuels have been around for many years. Countries around the world are now harnessing the power of the wind, sun and tides to cut their dependence on fossil fuels such as oil. Energy transition However, this transition to renewable energy is now set to accelerate rapidly, driven by a number [...]
Q&A: The demographic challenge facing European cities October 13, 2020 Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns around the world have had a devastating effect on global economic growth. However, according to a recent study the most significant challenges facing cities in Europe were present before the pandemic, in the form of long term demographic trends. With birth rates declining in many countries and political resistance to [...]
