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Standardised coverage and timely analysis of natural resources helping you to understand the opportunities and risks sustainability brings business and economies today.
The global pandemic has drawn attention to sustainability, rising awareness and accelerating actions and investments from companies and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry: Sustainability survey,…
Canada was among the best performers in the Environmental Sustainability Index in 2020, owing to high renewable energy integration into electricity production, ample water to supply for its population’s needs, and one of the most affordable food…
Brazil is endowed with substantial natural resources and the country is a key producer and exporter of many crops, metals and minerals globally. It remains a net energy importer, although a rise in oil production has helped to reduce imports. Due to…
Egypt ranks low in the Environmental Sustainability Index due to a lack of essential resources such as water and biodiversity. In addition, energy production from fossil fuels and high pollution also negatively reflect on the ranking. The country…
Due to Russia’s rich natural resources and strong energy sector, as well as large forest area the country is ranked in the first half globally in the overall Environmental Sustainability Index 2019. Nevertheless, the country remains one of the worst…
The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…
The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chains and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…
The country is rich in conventional energy resources and relies heavily on fossil fuels for energy generation, resulting in huge carbon emissions. Water resources in Malaysia are abundant, although the country suffers from severe water pollution.…
Bangladesh is at the bottom of the Global Sustainability Index, as the country’s population struggles to afford food and is highly exposed to climate change. Accelerating economic growth and an expanding population boost energy demand, leaving the…
Bulgaria holds substantial forest area, with the lion’s share of the country’s marine and terrestrial land under protection. Nonetheless, the country struggles to ensure universal access to clean drinking water and improved sanitation, while…
Mexico is undergoing a worrying shift towards increasing electricity output from fossil fuels. Environmental protection levels in the country are extremely disappointing, especially when it comes to protection of endangered species. Furthermore,…
Ecuador holds sufficient renewable water reserves, plentiful rainforests and a rich biodiversity. The country manages to maintain low CO2 emissions, thanks to rapidly expanding renewable energy generation capacities. Nonetheless, Ecuador struggles to…
Australia has abundant water resources, yet low precipitation levels and rising temperatures threaten the country with severe and prolonged droughts and bushfires which endanger its unique biodiversity. Attempts to limit air pollution are hindered by…
Romania shows a strong stance with low pollution and rich biodiversity, yet low environmental resilience and decreasing precipitation dampen the country’s performance in the global Environmental Resilience Index. Due to outdated electricity plants,…
The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…
The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…
The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a…
High resilience to climate change, an efficient energy sector and low pollution supports Denmark’s strong ranking in the Environmental Sustainability Index 2020. While the country suffers from growing water stress and weak biodiversity, its…
Japan is among the most energy-efficient economies in the world and has a large potential for renewable energy adoption. In addition, it is one of the most heavily forested countries in the world, has abundant freshwater supply and ranks relatively…
China is one of the world's biggest energy consumers and greenhouse gas emitters, resulting in huge environmental pollution. Despite decarbonisation efforts, the country continues to pursue an energy-intensive post-COVID-19 recovery. It is acutely…