The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2023 The 12th edition of the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) has been published. The GSCI measures Sustainable Competitiveness based on 190 purely quantitative indicators derived from inter-governmental sources (World Bank, IMF, various UN Agencies). The GSCI is the most comprehensive country analysis currently available.
The Gulf countries: ready for the energy transition? The Gulf countries currently generate between 15 and 40% of their GDP and close to 100% of government revenues from oil & gas. However – renewables and everything electric are now much cheaper than burning fossils. Demand for oil will drastically decline after 2030 – oil-exporting countries […]
Fossil is no longer competitive Fossil Fuels Are No Longer Competitive Renewable electricity is now the cheapest form of energy, and electric vehicles and heating cheaper than fossil. Demand for fossils is to peak in 2025, and drastically decline after 2030. Controlling fire is what distinguished humans from other species. It allowed us to survive […]
11th edition The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2022 The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures national development and green growth since 2012. the GSCI is based on 189 quantitative indicators derived from renowned international organisations to present a comprehensive view of a nation’s potential. The Indicators are grouped into the six pillars of a nation-economy: […]
Sovereign bond ratings are heavily influenced by the large rating providers – Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. The comparison of the conventionally applied sovereign bond ratings and ESG country credit ratings based on the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) shows: ESG-adjusted ratings and conventional ratings show significant differences. Under a sustainability-adjusted credit rating, countries with high […]
Laos leads the Natural capital Index 2021 The Natural Capital Index aims to measure the Natural Capital – one of 5 pillars of a countries (sustainable) competitiveness. The Natural Capital of a country is the given physical environment and its climatic conditions, paired with the availability and intactness of natural resources and sufficient water. The […]
10th edition The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2021 The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures national development and green growth since 2012, based on 131 quantitative indicators derived from recognized international organisations to present a comprehensive view of a nation’s potential. The Indicators are grouped into the five pillars of a nation-economy: Natural Capital Index […]
The Social Capital Index is a sub-index of the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI), The Social Capital of a nation is the sum of social stability and the well-being (perceived or real) of the entire population. Social Capital generates social cohesion and a certain level of consensus, which in turn delivers a stable environment for […]
Sweden tops the GSCI for a 5th consecutive year, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Finland, & Switzerland UK is ranked 15, Germany 22, US 32, China 39 North-East Asia (South Korea, Japan, China) keep dominating the Intellectual Capital sub-index, while Scandinavia tops the Social Capital sub-index Conventional credit ratings do not reflect ESG risks/opportunities and need […]
Sustainable, Democratic, CompetitiveOur governing systems have become fat and inefficient. They don’t allow us to respond to today’s threats and opportunities – or make them worse. This is a management consultancy take on governance that ensures competitiveness, and sustainability – the 12 key suggestions for higher prosperity and higher sustainability:A global climate taxMore democracyBetter governanceReal […]