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This page is for sharing news about the greentech sector, whether in Oxfordshire or further afield, as well as relevant job opportunities arising, and to welcome new members. Our membership is full of active and vibrant organisations, often producing their own research or insights into their areas of expertise, as well as advertising for new people to join their teams, which we are pleased to showcase here.
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Is increasing consumption the key obstacle to achieving sustainability?
Back in February, Oxfordshire Greentech hosted a debate event with Cambridge Cleantech and Michael Page at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.
We had a packed out room for our speakers who were debating, “Is increasing consumption the key obstacle to achieving sustainability?”
Check out our recording of the event:
Part 1: https://lnkd.in/ebFTXMjN
Part 2: https://lnkd.in/ehtNG6Jc
Part 3: https://lnkd.in/eNuM3Qz9
Why it’s the “common person” and their pension who will drive environmental change
A recent survey from investment company Aegon of 10,000 Brits found that 72% of respondents were concerned about environmental issues, 61% worrying about equality, and 65% having concerns about poor corporate governance practices. However, this is countered by the fact that 55% are not aware of or don’t understand the terms ‘responsible investment’, ‘sustainable investment’ or ‘ESG investing’…