For most Brits, January 8 2025 was an uneventful Wednesday, albeit slightly cold. But these low temperatures, coupled with a significant drop in wind speed, contributed to a spike in the real-time electricity price to over seven times the 2024-25 winter a... See more
While capital markets have learned to value decarbonisation, they remain ill-equipped to price adaptation. Global climate finance exceeded 1.9 trillion US dollars in 2024, yet less than four per cent supported adaptation and resilience. The rest continues... See more
Between July 2023 and April 2025 global temperatures were continuously recorded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels (with the brief exception of July 2024). It is now clear that we must prepare for a 3°C warmed world by 2050, which has significant impacts o... See more
Scotland has built many world-class companies that create jobs, drive economic growth, and develop products that matter globally. But how many of our most promising businesses remain invisible to the investors and partners who could help them scale here? ... See more
The Cloud's Hidden Price Tag
Cloud platforms like AWS and Azure promise flexibility, but their bills often catch companies off guard. A 2024 study found 42% of businesses struggle to predict monthly cloud costs, and 28% face unexpectedly high charges. Fig... See more