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- Analysis of the future earnings and relative positions of companies against key strategic areas
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Financial Services - Thematic Research
The global pandemic has arguably done more for ESG awareness than it did for digital adoption. A dual health and economic crisis, in which the fate of individuals was dependent on how other people behaved, created a heightened sense of togetherness. This was visible not only in terms of virus transmission but economically, as banks realized that only by helping customers survive the crisis could they help themselves repair balance sheets. However, ESG remains highly problematic from a strategy and...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Insurance - Thematic Research
With significant evidence that sustainable companies are likely to be more profitable in the long run, the case for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) action is strong in every industry. As institutional investors and underwriters of risk, insurers should use their size and influence to encourage ESG progress in other sectors. For insurers specifically, several trends will shape ESG strategies. These include the rise in global warming-induced severe weather events and COVID-19, which has worsened existing social inequalities. Insurance companies...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Consumer Goods - Thematic Research
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is the most important theme for 2021 and the next 10 years. The climate emergency is becoming more apparent. Scientists predict severe, widespread, and irreversible effects if the world’s temperature rises by another degree this century. FMCG companies face unavoidable pressure from consumers. Companies must excel across all three aspects of ESG. Being a laggard in one ESG area will taint brand image and influence consumer decisions, despite progress in other areas. Many social and...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Foodservice - Thematic Research
Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) is the most important theme of the decade. Citizens, governments, regulators, and the media are turning the spotlight on corporations and demanding action. Social inequality, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of action on climate change are all issues that companies must now address head-on, in full public view. Some CEOs have been reluctant to embrace ESG principles because of the age-old fear of hurting profits. However, stakeholders are becoming more aware of ESG...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Packaging - Thematic Research
Citizens, governments, regulators, and the media are demanding action from corporations to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges. Social inequality, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of action on climate change are issues companies must address head-on in full public view. Packaging companies that fall behind the competition in ESG will see an exodus of customers moving to a more sustainable packaging provider and a drop in profits far sooner than they ever imagined.
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Augmented Reality in Retail - Thematic Research
The global Augmented Reality (AR) market was worth nearly $4 billion in 2018. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 23% during the forecast period. AR is a technology that allows the user to see the real world overlaid with digital data. Ultimately, AR could be the next mobile computing platform, with the potential to replace smartphones as the primary connected device in the next decade. AR could completely change the way we shop. The...
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Ecommerce in Retail - Thematic Research
Startups, small companies, and multinationals can all benefit from e-commerce, as it allows companies to sell their products or services and reach a wider audience than traditional stores. In today’s competitive and convenience-focused society, online shopping has become a part of people’s lifestyles. Lockdowns and social distancing accelerated the adoption of e-commerce, with consumers getting accustomed to online shopping during the pandemic. COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented number of high-street closures and caused foot traffic to fall, leaving shoppers...
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Top Trends by Sector - Thematic Research
Sustainability used to be just about saving the planet. It has been morphed into an umbrella term for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Citizens, governments, regulators, and the media are turning the spotlight on corporations and demanding action. Social inequality, corruption, tax avoidance, and a lack of action on climate change are all issues that companies must now address head-on, in full public view. The ESG Top Trends by Sector research report provides an overview of the key trends...
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Virtual Reality (VR) in Travel & Tourism Industry (2021) - Thematic Research
Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that immerses the user in an entirely artificial world, which has the illusion of reality. The global VR market, worth nearly $5 billion in 2020, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 25% over the 10-year period, according to GlobalData forecasts. The market remains heavily gaming oriented, but VR is gaining traction in areas such as social media and live streaming. Consumer-focused VR companies are striving for a semi-mythical killer...
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Edge Computing - Thematic Research
GlobalData estimates that in 2020 total global spending by enterprises on edge computing totaled $8.6 billion and predicts that global spending by enterprises on edge computing will increase by more than 10% in 2021. GlobalData expects enterprise spending on edge computing to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 15% between 2020 and 2025. North America-comprising the US, Canada, and Mexico-is the largest geographical market for edge computing, contributing over 30% of total spending in 2020....
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