Bob Moritz, global CEO of consulting giant PwC, sits down with Arabian Business to talk about its masterplan – the New Equation – and the importance of trust
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AB In Focus
AB Talks: PwC global chairman Bob Moritz on why trust is more important than ever
Consultancy giant PwC has launched ‘The New Equation’, a huge strategy designed to respond to the fundamental changes in the world. The man leading the global firm sits down with AB Talks to unpack what it means.
carbon emissions
Saudi Arabia wants to freeze carbon to cut emissions from power
Within two years, scientists hope to capture up to 25 tons a day from a power plant near the new city of Neom
blue ammonia
Saudi Aramco bets on blue hydrogen exports ramping up from 2030
State energy firm may end up spending roughly $1bn on capturing carbon for every one million tons of blue ammonia produced, according to Aramco’s chief technology officer, Ahmad Al-Khowaiter
climate change
PwC’s New Equation: Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions is ‘absolutely essential’
The global firm’s goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030 will involve transforming the company’s business model to decarbonise the value chain
C02 emissions
Finding the path to sustainable mobility in the GCC
GCC cities need to “invert the transport pyramid” by moving away as far as possible from privately-owned cars and toward public transport, and other mobility options
carbon emissions
Saudis dismiss call to end oil spending as ‘La La Land’ fantasy
The International Energy Agency stirred some passionate debate last month when it urged an end to new oil and gas investments to avert disastrous climate change
C02 emissions
Why the pandemic won’t solve climate change
Although CO2 emissions have dropped due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it cannot be considered a win for the energy transition
carbon dioxide
Video: What’s the real carbon footprint of your food?
If you’re living in the UK, surely an apple imported from New Zealand has a bigger carbon footprint than one grown at home?
atmosphere
Video: How scientists calculate climate change
Climate activists talk a lot about following “the science” around climate change. What actually is the science and how is it calculated?
Beyond Meat
Video: We have to find a better way to source protein for people, says Prince Khaled
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, an avowed vegan and the founder and chief executive of KBW Ventures, told CNBC Tuesday that the companies he invests in have to be capable of generating revenue – but they need to have a positive impact on the world as well.
carbon emissions
Video: Why we’re moo-ving toward decarbonisation
The scope of decarbonisation isn’t just limited to power generation and transportation.
carbon emissions
Video: Is nuclear fusion the answer to clean energy?
Nuclear power has a controversial history, but many energy experts say it has a major role to play in our energy future.
C02 emissions
Video: Can UAE reach its carbon footprint goals?
About 148 countries have signed and ratified the Paris Climate Agreement and the UAE was the first to make its mark.
climate change
Opinion: as shipping goes green, banks are keeping up
As the International Maritime Organisation clamps down on harmful gas emissions from ships, banks – as the industry’s financiers – are evolving alongside
Chef Matthew Kenney
Video: Veganism – an ethical awakening and a booming business
Dairy production is the principal cause of environmental issues in the world, according to Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, founding chairman of KBW Ventures and KBW Investments.