Check out some of our in-depth reports.
Read up on innovative strategies and sustainable practices happening across different sectors. Our
Sustainable Innovation Outlooks focus on integrating advanced technologies, optimising management
systems, and promoting environmentally-conscious solutions to address contemporary challenges. These
publications provide valuable guidance and tools for stakeholders aiming to enhance sustainability,
efficiency and adaptability in their operations.
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Nature-based solutions as a multi benefit option (2024)
The report "Beyond CSRD: Nature-Based Solutions as a Multi-Benefit Option" discusses how nature-based solutions (NbS) can address environmental challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss while offering economic, social, and environmental benefits. It provides guidance for corporates, local governments, the finance industry, and project owners to integrate NbS into their strategies, highlighting innovative business models and financial tools to support implementation.
Decoding Europe’s Green Innovation Ecosystem (2023)
The Sustainable Innovation Outlook: Decoding Europe’s Green Innovation Ecosystem report examines how the EU is driving green innovation to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. It explores key policies and funding mechanisms, including "Fit for 55" and "REPowerEU", as well as the role of European financial institutions. The report highlights Europe's green innovation hotspots, sectoral trends, and geopolitical influences, particularly the impact of the war in Ukraine. Finally, it underscores the role of Greentech startups and the opportunities to accelerate the green transition.
French public perception of mining, critical raw materials, technologies and policies (2023)
Understanding societal acceptance is crucial for innovative technologies, which is why LGI conducted "French Public Perception of Mining, Critical Raw Materials, Technologies and Policies" as part of the BIORECOVER project. Based on a survey of 290 participants, it highlights the importance of societal acceptance in driving sustainable practices, while also addressing the implications of the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) Act.
Deciphering the dynamics: overview of platinum group metals, rare earth elements, and magnesium value chains (2023)
In an era of technological advancement and complex industrial demands, "Deciphering the Dynamics: Overview of Platinum Group Metals, Rare Earth Elements, and Magnesium Value Chains" offers LGI's comprehensive analysis of three critical raw materials. Developed as part of the BIORECOVER project, the report highlights their critical role in modern technologies and examines the challenges posed by geopolitics, environmental regulations, and supply chain complexities. It also explores their applications and the trends shaping their future availability and sustainability.
Gender inequality in mobility: why is transport not gender inclusive? (2023)
The report "Gender Inequality in Mobility: Why is Transport Not Gender Inclusive?" explores the key gender-related factors influencing urban mobility in Île-de-France. Conducted under the TInnGO project, it identifies key barriers such as safety concerns and societal roles that limit women’s mobility freedom. Drawing on expert insights and past studies, it offers actionable recommendations to create more inclusive transport systems, addressing gaps in both traditional public transport and shared mobility solutions.
Water reuse and tourism (2016)
The report "Water Reuse and Tourism" from the Innovation Outlook – Water Series examines how water reuse practices can be integrated into the tourism industry to enhance sustainability. It discusses various water-saving technologies and strategies, such as efficient irrigation and recirculation systems, while highlighting the challenges like seasonal demand and public perception issues that need to be addressed for successful implementation.
Air Cargo revenue management (2015)
The report "Air Cargo Revenue Management" examines the potential of applying revenue management (RM) in the air cargo industry to optimize operations, despite current technical and organisational barriers. It suggests that market growth, especially driven by e-commerce, could benefit from RM integration, provided there are improvements in technology and policy frameworks.
EV-smart grid integration (2015)
The report "EV-Smart Grid Integration" explores the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into smart grids, emphasizing the potential for using EV batteries as distributed storage to balance energy loads. It highlights the technological, market, and policy challenges involved and suggests strategies for enhancing grid readiness and infrastructure to support the growing EV market.
