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This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the concentration of global plastic polymer production among a small number of countries and companies, highlighting the tension between a majority of nations seeking production reductions and a minority of oil and gas-producing states opposing such measures.

This industry brief by GreenCape identifies ten critical pain points facing large-scale, centralised Black Soldier Fly (BSF) agriculture operations in South Africa. It analyzes the failures of previous pioneers to provide guidance for future developers and investors on avoiding common pitfalls related to value propositions, feedstock procurement, energy costs, and regulatory compliance.

This report by RMI examines the emissions and waste impacts of synthetic fiber use in the clothing textile industry and identifies barriers to adopting bio-based and recycled fiber alternatives.

This briefing by RMI argues that transparency in reporting the types of scrap used in metal production—specifically distinguishing between pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap—is essential for achieving 1.5°C climate-aligned decarbonization goals in the steel and aluminum sectors.

This briefing by RMI argues that the energy transition's reliance on critical minerals requires a shift from treating commodities as undifferentiated goods to implementing mine-to-market traceability. The document highlights how the lack of transparency hides human rights violations and environmental damage, and proposes five key actions to enable commodity differentiation and ensure a just transition.

This executive summary from the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) examines the intersection of the fossil fuel and agrochemical industries. It argues that the production and use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides contribute to biodiversity loss, human rights violations, and the climate crisis, while the industry promotes 'false solutions' like carbon capture and storage (CCS) to maintain fossil fuel dependence.

This briefing discusses the emergence of 'vid-checks'—live video-call assessments for home energy, air quality, and resilience—as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It outlines the process, benefits for residents and providers, and the limitations of remote assessments compared to in-person audits.

This report by WWF South Africa examines the health challenges associated with unhealthy diets and food insecurity in South Africa. It explores the potential for collaborative industry initiatives between food manufacturers, retailers, government, and NGOs to address the 'triple burden of malnutrition' and the environmental impacts of industrial agriculture.

This 1997 case study by the World Resources Institute examines the history and strategic evolution of the Weyerhaeuser Company, focusing on its transition from a traditional timber harvester to a leader in High Yield Forestry (HYF) and sustainable forest stewardship.

The Coal Atlas 2015, published by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and Friends of the Earth International, provides a comprehensive analysis of the global coal industry's impact on climate, health, human rights, and the economy. It argues that coal is the largest single source of carbon dioxide emissions and that a global transition to renewable energy is necessary to avoid catastrophic climate tipping points. The report details the environmental destruction caused by open-cast mining, the severe health risks associated with coal combustion, and the systemic use of subsidies and lobbying to maintain the industry's viability. It also examines the specific situations in major coal-consuming and producing nations, including China, India, the US, Russia, and Germany, while highlighting the rise of the 'carbon bubble'—the risk of fossil fuel assets becoming stranded as climate policies tighten.

This case study examines market access barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh across four key export industries: leather and leather goods, knitwear, pharmaceuticals, and shrimp processing, specifically focusing on trade with the European Union (EU). While the EU's 'Everything But Arms' (EBA) policy has removed most tariffs and quotas, the study finds that non-tariff barriers (NTBs)—particularly technical regulations, standards, and certification requirements—remain significant obstacles to trade expansion.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) examines the inefficiencies within the U.S. heavy-duty trucking industry, specifically Class 7 and 8 trucks. It identifies a fragmented value chain and cultural barriers as primary obstacles to efficiency, while asserting that existing technology could double trucking efficiency through improvements in platform, operations, and regulation.

This pre-read document, authored by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), provides a comprehensive overview of the building energy modeling (BEM) industry in the United States to prepare attendees for the BEM Innovation Summit. It details the history of BEM, identifies systemic barriers to quality and credibility, analyzes the current state of simulation tools and practitioner training, and explores market drivers such as LEED certification and federal energy regulations.

The forest products industry is positioned to transition from a traditional lumber and paper business into a provider of sustainable fiber, energy, materials, and ecosystem services like carbon storage to address global warming, provided that clear, long-term international and national climate policies are established.

This research paper analyzes the global integration of the solar photovoltaic (PV) sector, examining growth patterns, cost structures, trade, investment, and employment. It argues that maintaining open global markets and providing predictable long-term support are essential for accelerating deployment and reducing costs, while cautioning against protectionist policies intended to create domestic jobs.