Anyone who has taken a holiday to a beautiful landscape, clear-water beach, or snowy ski resort, will know that the Travel & Tourism sector relies on a good state of nature. In this episode Sarah is joined by Chris Imbsen from the World Travel and Tourism Council, and Matt Tinsley and Jessie Smith from Oxford Economics to discuss the sector's efforts to understand, quantify, and improve the relationship between Travel & Tourism and the natural environment. WTTC and Oxford Economics have developed a database of global Travel & Tourism environmental impacts, available online here: ht ..read more

This month we delve into everyone’s favourite new technology: low-carbon hydrogen. We chat with expert consultant Gniewomir Flis from Kaya Partners about the history of the hydrogen sector, technology options, and his views on how the industry will - or will not - develop in the coming years. We also speak with Paul Henderson, Head of Hydrogen Production Strategy at the UK Department for Energy Security, who shares his perspective on the various policy levers being used to ramp up hydrogen production in the UK ..read more

Join Sarah Nelson for an insightful exploration of the sustainability landscape in 2024. In this episode, she engages with leading experts in politics, technology, and sustainable business to unravel the key trends poised to shape our journey towards a greener future. Oxford Economics’ Beatrice Tanjanco provides valuable insights into how this bumper election year could affect policy progress. Energy systems expert Dr Chris Battaille discusses where industrial technology could lead to big emissions savings and Emerson’s Dr Ana Gonzalez-Hernandez shares the key priorities for businesses aiming ..read more

This week marks the end of the 28th climate Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. More than 100,000 people gathered to discuss, debate, and decide action on climate change, at least in theory. COP28 brought some positive shifts in global funding for loss and damage but fell short of the transformative change many had hoped for. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Matt Winning and Dr Karla Cervantes Barrón to discuss the takeaways from COP, what they mean for businesses and emerging economies, and whether COP is the right forum for decisive action ..read more

In this episode of Greenomics, experts Sara Wilkinson and Kristian Kolding join Sarah Nelson to discuss the crucial role of climate-ready buildings in the global push towards a net-zero future. They delve into sustainable construction practices, the importance of regulations, retrofitting existing buildings, and behavioural changes to create environmentally friendly homes. The conversation also touches on the economic challenges and choices associated with transitioning to sustainable living ..read more

Transition metals and critical minerals are key ingredients in many of the most important climate technologies, from wind turbines to electric vehicles. Achieving secure, sustainable supply is therefore vital for delivering net zero emissions. We explore the risks, opportunities and trade-offs that transition metals pose for supplying countries and the climate transition ..read more

Corporate sustainability reporting is becoming more common across the globe, driven by interest from investors and customers. The most recent developments track a shift from reporting only impacts to disclosing the risks that arise from companies' dependence on nature and society. The recent European Sustainability Reporting Standards are set to cover more than 50,000 companies by 2028 but are facing some hurdles. In this episode, your host Sarah Nelson is joined by Tobias Wildner, Global Head of Sustainable Finance & Standard Setting at the Value Balancing Alliance, and by Jake Kuyer, Ass ..read more

Welcome to Greenomics, a brand new podcast series from Oxford Economics where we delve into the complex relationships between climate, nature and our global economy. In this first full length episode, we will discuss who is leading the clean energy transition, and which industries stand to gain from the shift to a green economy. Your host Sarah Nelson is joined by James Lambert, Director of Economic Consulting Asia, Oxford Economics and Sean Metcalfe, Lead Economist in Industries at Oxford Economics. They discuss the major drivers in the energy transition and where business leaders see green o ..read more

Welcome to Greenomics, a brand new podcast series from Oxford Economics where we delve into the complex relationships between climate, nature and our global economy. Join us as we navigate the changing landscape of the green transition, joined by a panel of experts to discuss one aspect of climate and sustainability and unpack what it means for businesses in today’s economy. Your host, Sarah Nelson, is a Senior Economist in the Economics & Sustainability team at Oxford Economics. She holds degrees in economics and physics and has a PhD in climate economics and policy from the University of ..read more