"Energy-Efficiency is an environmental imperative but a progressive business opportunity too". Sandy Jayaraj of The Sustainable Investor. SUSXL TALK
In this talk, Sandy reflects on COP28, highlighting the significance of the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge.
Sandy Jayaraj is the co-founder of The Sustainable Investor. In his 5-minute presentation for THE SUSXL TALKS, Sandy reflects on COP28 and the significance of the COP's Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge.
He talks about the need for business leaders to incorporate Energy-Efficiency considerations into their core everyday decision-making in 2024, both for essential environmental imperatives, but also for untapped intelligent business opportunities.
In this talk, Sandy reflects on COP28, highlighting the significance of the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge.
The three key objectives involve tripling the world's renewable energy capacity, doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvements, and prioritising energy efficiency in decision-making.
Sandy emphasises the pivotal role of efficiency measures, citing examples like battery storage and international grid connections. Attention is directed toward the built environment, stressing its substantial contribution to emissions and the potential for efficiency gains.
The talk underscores the broader application of efficiency principles across sectors and envisions a transition to cleaner energy with efficiency measures playing a crucial intermediate role.
Efficiency is presented not only as an environmental imperative but also as a substantial investment opportunity, particularly noting the lucrative heat pump market.
The anticipated renewed focus on efficiency in the coming year is tied to its potential to lower consumption, decrease emissions, enhance social inclusion, and drive affordability. Listen below.