Three-quarters of business leaders say that circularity is important for economic value, resilience and growth.Image: REUTERS/Pedro NunesOnce framed predominantly as an environmental imperative, circularity is now an economic and industrial strategy that belongs in the boardroom.The focus is currently on implementation: concrete pathways to scale, coo...
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to establish evidence chains to document transactions, which would help to tackle financial crime.Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto/maxkabakovThis article is part of:Centre for Financial and Monetary SystemsMoney laundering continues to rise, criminal profits often escape confiscation and organizations are ...
Download PDFWhile the aviation sector is demonstrating strong growth in passenger numbers and cargo volumes, the pathway to net-zero emissions is becoming more challenging. Industry leaders are confronting rising clean-technology costs, geopolitical disruptions, trade tensions and growing pressure to decarbonize, while also seeking to double down on safety...
Every online transaction has two components: the product being exchanged and the data that goes along with it.Image: REUTERS/Jessica OrellanaData is extremely valuable; entire industries have been created around the collection and processing of consumer data.Every transaction completed online also includes that exchange of data as a byproduct.Unbundli...
Intentional, inclusive and sustainable workforce transformation is possible in every industry.Image: REUTERS/Florence LoWorkforce transformation is an imperative – but it must be systemically implemented.Organizations that invest in such overhauls by enhancing human capabilities with technology report an improved bottom line.A new framework for inclu...
World Economic Forum, public.affairs@weforum.orgPress Statement from Co-Chairs André Hoffmann and Larry Fink on behalf of the Board of TrusteesWe wish to express our sincere appreciation for Børge Brende's significant contributions to the World Economic Forum. His dedication and leadership have been instrumental during a pivotal period of r...
Download PDFTelecommunications companies are key enablers of the digital economy, but have only captured a fraction of the value. Artificial intelligence and geopolitical forces now drive a reallocation of where data, compute and trust sit, redefining telcos’ relevance in the evolving AI landscape.Telecommunications companies are key enablers of the digit...
Decarbonization is a particular imperative in sectors reliant on carbon-intensive materials like aluminium and steel.This article is part of:Centre for Nature and ClimateLow-emissions metals are becoming a key focus area for decarbonizing the manufacturing value chain.The First Movers Coalition aims to drive demand for low-carbon metals through breakthroug...
Download PDFRare diseases affect more than 300 million people worldwide and remain one of the largest areas of unmet need in global health. They have also catalysed innovations with far-reaching impact, including diagnostic platforms, treatments, digital health tools and data-driven care models.Rare diseases affect more than 300 million people worldwide an...
The risks of extreme weather disasters and climate tipping points are increasing fast.This article is part of:Centre for Nature and ClimateThis round-up contains the key nature and climate news from the past fortnight.Top nature and climate news: Economic models underestimate climate risk; Extreme weather around the world in January; AI-powered weather-for...
