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Decarbonising tomorrow Decarbonising tomorrow
With energy transition and net zero pathway objectives now embedded into many corporate strategy and operational plans, the role of the bank is evolving to one of partnership and support as companies seek to decarbonise. Deutsche Bank’s Lavinia Bauerochse shares her perspective on the journey
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Iberdrola: pioneering the renewable energy revolution Iberdrola: pioneering the renewable energy revolution
Making net-zero happen by 2050 as global energy demand ramps up looks more doable when utilities commit to clean energy assets for powering their grids. Spain’s Iberdrola worked this out 20 years ago and, as flow’s Clarissa Dann reports, the vision is paying off
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Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon
After a busy 2022 of export finance deals, the prospect of a new OECD consensus and the continued demand for equipment and infrastructure to support clean energy transition were key themes at the 2023 TXF Global Export and Project Finance event in Lisbon. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports
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Iberdrola: pioneering the renewable energy revolution
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India’s path to net zero
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Greening Henkel’s supply chain Greening Henkel’s supply chain
Henkel is using its position as a key buyer to incentivise suppliers to pursue more sustainable practices. flow’s Clarissa Dann explores the critical role of the company’s supply chains in this transition and how sustainability-linked supply chain finance programmes are driving change
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An energy self-sufficient future An energy self-sufficient future
Global technology and services provider Robert Bosch GmbH is testing a new type of highly efficient fuel cell system that generates low-emission energy and is independent of the power grid. flow reports on how a usage-based financing solution helped drive this project forward
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Are treasurers’ investment priorities shifting as interest rates rise? Are treasurers’ investment priorities shifting as interest rates rise?
With interest rates at their highest level in 14 years and an inflation rate not seen for 40 years, treasurers face a situation that few have witnessed during their careers. Helen Sanders reflects on what this means for treasurers’ short-term investment strategies
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Roche’s new blockchain-enabled procurement-platform Roche’s new blockchain-enabled procurement-platform
What’s next for a treasury team that already excels in automation and efficiency? For Roche, the answer is to explore the use of new technology, notably blockchain, to create a new way of working with its suppliers, and signpost fundamental changes to financial markets infrastructure, as Helen Sanders reports
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Was COP 27 an ESG cop-out for treasurers? Was COP 27 an ESG cop-out for treasurers?
With geopolitical, economic and energy challenges taking centre stage, and difficult discussions on who is financing climate adaptation and mitigation, what does this mean for ESG priorities? Helen Sanders, together with Deutsche Bank’s Lavinia Bauerochse, reflect on corporate ESG strategy in the context of the recent COP 27 event
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Cities under threat Cities under threat
Although COP27 at least kept the global climate change conversation going, agreement and common frameworks still seem some way off. flow shares insights from two Deutsche Bank reports setting out some practical next steps
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Seafarers of net zero Seafarers of net zero
Global trade depends on shipping, but the collective response to global warming also depends on the shipping industry’s ability to mitigate its environmental impact. flow’s Clarissa Dann shares the Hapag-Lloyd sustainability strategy from the corporate treasury perspective
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Europe’s energy crisis: Ten green bottlenecks Europe’s energy crisis: Ten green bottlenecks
Winter is coming and what will bridge the energy gap created by the recent shutdown of Russian gas supplies and challenging emissions reduction targets, asks Deutsche Bank Research. flow shares some key points of a new report on Europe’s energy crisis
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Transforming Ghana’s railway infrastructure Transforming Ghana’s railway infrastructure
In many developing economies, growth relies on cross-border trade aided by robust logistics infrastructure. flow’s Clarissa Dann looks at a remarkable collaboration between international banks and export credit agencies to help Ghana improve its rail network and remove freight and passengers from the roads
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Trade and inflation: the five basic issues Trade and inflation: the five basic issues
As the world grapples with cost of living and energy security crises, inflation continues its relentless rise. Dr Rebecca Harding considers five questions around the links between inflation and trade, finding the answers in trade flow data
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How to manage transition to net-zero How to manage transition to net-zero
As economies around the world pledge their commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, companies need to step up their decarbonisation plans. Deutsche Bank’s Lavinia Bauerochse reflects on how this is changing the role of banks and why transition is becoming a core element in client conversations
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Towards COP27: The financial sector as a key driver of change Towards COP27: The financial sector as a key driver of change
John W. H. Denton, Secretary General of the ICC explains why COP27 must deliver on climate finance and the vital role of the financial sector in achieving the Paris Agreement goals