AI’s energy demands are rising. Financial firms must balance innovation with sustainability to manage climate risks and lead responsibly in a digital future. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Food traceability, which is the ability to track food products from their origin to the consumer, has always been essential for safety, quality, and trust. But in recent years, the way we trace food has undergone a dramatic transformation.- Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The concept of smart cities has long promised a future where urban living is more efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of citizens. But in recent years, a new technological force has emerged to supercharge this vision: generative AI. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Deglobalization is reshaping how nations access and manage critical resources. In this short piece, I explore what deglobalization means for critical resource supply chains and how global trade could evolve in coming years. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Factory construction faces several significant barriers that affect the pace and feasibility of new projects. Let’s take a brief look at these barriers and potential solutions. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Global Energy Review 2025, shedding light on significant trends in global energy demand and supply. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
The circular economy represents a transformative approach to economic growth that prioritizes sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental health, and it can offer opportunities for companies to innovate and grow. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
Is it possible to balance this growing AI demand with the pressing need for sustainable generation and consumption of electricity, or is achieving such a balance too much to ask? – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
With the recent exodus of some banks from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), it’s worth examining how banking commitments towards climate finance have evolved and what we might expect going forward. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
While there are still questions about how nuclear energy factors in the drive towards a sustainable global economy, there’s no denying that microreactors are game changers especially with respect to how nuclear power can be developed and deployed. – Written by Seref Dogan Erbek
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