Milena Maglovski
Milena Maglovski
Green Bonds for Financing the Development of Environmental Projects
Green bonds are a relatively young financial instrument dating back just over 15 years. In 2007, the European Investment Bank (EIB) issued these securities for the first time. Green bonds are debt securities that can be issued by the state…
EU needs 8 times more charging points per year by 2030 to meet CO2 targets
A new European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) report reveals an alarming gap between the current availability of public charging points for electric cars in the EU and what will be needed in reality to meet CO2-reduction targets. EU electric car…
Azerbaijan launches first renewables auction
The Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), has announced the country’s first renewable energy auction for a 100 megawatt solar power plant project in Gobustan. The public call for…
The World’s Electric Car Fleet Continues to Grow Strongly
Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost 1 in 5 in both United States and European Union…
Is the ‘G’ Element in the ESG Concept Unjustifiably Neglected?
When analyzing individual ESG elements, the ‘G’ element is often overlooked due to the emphasis on climate risks, social implications and other ‘E’ and ‘S’ factors. In light of the growing recognition of global diversity and income disparity, corporate governance…
Szeged Introduces a Geothermal Energy District Heating System
The Hungarian Ministry of Construction and Transport recently announced the completion of the project for a new geothermal heating system in Szeged. According to the Ministry’s announcement, six million euros have been invested in the new facility in the Sziler…
Earth Day: What is it, When is it and Why is it Important?
Earth Day is an international day devoted to our planet. It draws attention to the environment and promotes conservation and sustainability. Each year on 22 April, around one billion people around the world take action to raise awareness of the…