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Steel is an essential material for economic development and growth because it is used in all areas of our everyday life. Around 1.87 billion tons of steel is produced each year – the equivalent of building 180,000 Eiffel towers – and more than half is used in building and infrastructure, but it is also heavily used in areas such as engineering, manufacturing, transportation, and energy production. According to the IEA, steel demand will increase by more than a third by 2050, particular...

Net Zero: DIY (Do It Yourself) Net Zero: DIY (Do It Yourself) by Mike Hughes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 2:05pm We have never spent more time in our own homes than we have in the past twelve months. It is no surprise then that consumer spending on home improvements is one sector that continues to experience growth, along with digital entertainment and consumer electronics. At the same time, 2020 has been a wakeup call for many to protect our planet. Tackling the climate emergency continues t...

President Joe Biden has been busy in his first days in office, signing executive orders that set the stage for the environmental and social priorities for the next four years. Among these are several climate-related actions that will have downstream ramifications for companies pursuing renewable energy and carbon neutrality commitments. Here are the top four actions our team of experts is tracking – and their potential impacts on U.S. companies. 1. The Biden administration is serious about ta...

There are large gains to be made by digitizing building infrastructure. Digital technologies enable buildings to...

On January 28th, 2021, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, introduced its Climate Change Advisory Service, an evolution of the firm’s existing consulting services designed to deliver a holistic solution to business’ sustainability challenges and climate action. The service is the first of its kind, balancing strategic vision and road mapping with the implementation of tangible actions and technology. The fully integrated appro...