A Tide of Change: How Consumers are Driving Brands Towards Sustainability
In a small town, a young woman named Maya used to spend her weekends browsing the mall, picking up whatever was trendy and affordable. Like many of her friends, she…
HOW BANGLADESH IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR A GREENER FUTURE
Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there was a rising realisation that the financial sector needed to remain grounded and go beyond short-termism. It must be stable, resilient, and…
A Just Transition: Training for the Green Energy Revolution
More than a century ago, fossil fuels provided power to our cities, transformed transportation and spawned new professions ranging from oil drilling to electromechanical engineering. This age was a watershed…
Global Warming and the 1.5°C Target: Why Leadership Matters
Global warming, meaning the long-term rise in the Earth's average temperature, is one of the most urgent challenges of the twenty-first century. As scientists continue to deliver concerning facts on…
Carbon Commerce: Bangladesh’s Hidden Asset in the Climate Economy
Changes in the Earth’s climate and the impact of human intervention that has driven this outcome are undeniable. Since the Industrial Revolution, the average yearly temperature has risen by little…
Emergence of Distributed Social Enterprises for Inclusive Development
When the market and state both fail to clear the demand for certain services and products, the intervention of civil society organisations and social enterprises becomes inevitable. Whether such enterprises…
Boho Bliss: Crafting Comfort, Creativity, and Connection at Home
Bohemian home decor is a popular trend that has been around for decades. It is a style that embraces creativity, individuality, and comfort. It also encourages us to surround ourselves…
The Rise of Sustainable Luxury
“Creating a strong business and building a better world are not conflicting goals — they are both essential ingredients for long-term success.” -William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman of Ford…
COP28: A Step Forward or Greenwashing Mirage?
Do you recall the Oscar -winning speech of Leonardo Di Caprio? The one where he said, “Climate change is real. It is happening right now; it is the most urgent…
Seaweed-Based Livestock Feed: A Promising Solution to Reduce Methane Emissions
Across the globe, approximately 1.3 billion people depend on livestock for their livelihood, making up 40% of the total agricultural output's value. At the same time, 1.5 billion cows are…
Climate Technology & us
The world is critical, with the convergence of climate change and technology igniting a fierce worldwide debate. This relevance was emphasised in 2015 with the historic Paris Climate Agreement, a…
Green Steel: The Future of Sustainable Steel Production
In a world that is becoming increasingly concerned about sustainable solutions, an industry is flourishing at an unprecedented rate. The sector, the global green steel industry, has an expected CAGR…
From Profit to Purpose: The Rise of Green Bonds in Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investment has grown in popularity in recent years, with investors preferring to engage in ecologically and socially responsible businesses. Investors may accomplish this by purchasing green bonds and Sustainable…
Reducing Carbon Footprint in Business Operations and Supply Chains
It has long been a common knowledge that our world is grappling with the devastating effects of climate change. This includes outcomes like increased temperatures, rising sea levels, and frequent…
Greenwashing is happening and lots of big brands are confusing us with deceiving claims
BBF: Could you please tell me about the company you are leading? Tanvir Ahmed: Our journey started in 2019 with the launch of ClaRose, a natural face care range offering…