Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The report introduces a practical framework to assist the Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) of Cambodia in prioritizing investments and interventions for rural roads to achieve climate-resilient rural accessibility for poverty reduction, human development, and logistic supply [12][13]. - The proposed framework utilizes two core geospatial models: the Flood Disruption Model and the Logistic Supply Chain Model, to identify critical and climate-vulnerable road sections for prioritized interventions [13]. - The report emphasizes the importance of rural roads, which account for about 75% of Cambodia's total road network, in providing access to services and economic opportunities for the rural population [19][20]. Summary by Sections Introduction - The report aims to assist MRD in prioritizing rural road investments for climate resilience [12]. - The audience includes officials and decision-makers at MRD and other rural road authorities facing similar challenges [14]. Cambodia's Rural Road in the Face of Climate Change - Cambodia's rural road network spans over 47,000 km, with 90% remaining unpaved and undrained, posing challenges during the rainy season [20]. - Climate change increases vulnerability, with projections indicating a temperature rise of 0.7℃–2.7℃ by 2060 and more frequent extreme precipitation [24]. A Prioritization Framework for Resilient Rural Road Planning - The framework prioritizes communes based on a multicriteria analysis and selects roads through context-specific assessments [29]. - It integrates three development lenses: Inclusiveness, Human Development, and Logistic Supply, with six indicators to quantify the criticality of rural roads [30][31]. Underpinning Geospatial Models - The report details two geospatial models: the Resilient Accessibility Model and the Logistic Supply Model, which assess the criticality and vulnerability of rural roads [40]. - The Resilient Accessibility Model evaluates accessibility to key facilities, while the Logistic Supply Model simulates supply chain disruptions due to road closures [60]. Revealing the Climate Vulnerability of Rural Roads - The analysis reveals that about 70% of the rural population has access to referral hospitals within 60 minutes, and two-thirds can reach high schools within 30 minutes [71]. - The report highlights the significant impact of flooding on accessibility, with a focus on the socio-economic implications of road disruptions [70].

Industry Overview - The logistics sector is showing signs of normalization after the post-pandemic boom, with cooling demand, falling volumes, and inflationary pressures impacting near-term revenue forecasts [20][21] - Despite short-term challenges, the 5-year forecasts for most brands have improved year-on-year, with revenues expected to rebound once demand picks up [21] - Freight rates remain near the bottom of the market compared to the immediate post-pandemic highs [21] Top Logistics Brands - UPS retains its position as the most valuable logistics brand for the 10th consecutive year, valued at USD34.6 billion, with a AAA- brand strength rating and a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 80.9 [22][24] - FedEx follows as the second most valuable logistics brand, with a brand value of USD28.6 billion, down 1% from the previous year [24] - DHL ranks third with a brand value of USD12.2 billion, driven by strategic investments in sustainability, digitalization, and e-commerce capabilities [26] - JR remains the strongest logistics brand with a AAA rating and a BSI score of 86.9, despite a 13% decline in brand value to USD11.9 billion [23][27] - JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) is the second strongest brand, with a brand value of USD3.5 billion, up 1%, and a BSI score of 85.2 [27] Brand Value Growth - CPKC experiences the largest brand value growth by percentage, surging 28% to USD2.7 billion, driven by its newly integrated North American network [29] - DoorDash sees a 14% increase in brand value to USD4.3 billion, climbing six ranks to become the 12th most valuable logistics brand [29] - dpd records a 10% growth in brand value to USD3 billion, supported by innovative sustainability measures such as its "Green Hub" in London [32] Sustainability Perceptions - UPS holds the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value at USD3 billion and the highest positive gap value of USD224 million, reflecting its strong sustainability efforts [34][36] - UPS aims to have 28.8% of its ground operations running on alternative fuels and has planted 34.2 million trees as part of its goal to plant 50 million trees by 2030 [36] - dpd's "Green Hub" in London, designed to be diesel-free, handles up to 80,000 parcels daily using 500 electric delivery vans and solar panels for renewable energy [32] Regional Insights - The United States dominates the logistics sector, contributing 22% of the total brand value with USD95.3 billion, followed by Germany at 13% with USD22.5 billion [39] - China accounts for 9% of the total brand value with USD14.9 billion, while Japan contributes 7% with USD11.9 billion [39]

Investment Rating - The chemical industry is rated with an uneven long-term outlook, with a forecasted production increase of more than 3% in 2024 and 2025, driven by a rebound in the US and Western Europe [2][4]. Core Insights - The chemical industry faced significant challenges due to the energy crisis in 2022 and 2023, resulting in a global output growth slowdown to 0.7% in 2022 and 1.2% in 2023, primarily sustained by increases in the Asia Pacific region [2][4]. - The US and Western Europe are expected to experience a recovery in 2024, supported by lower energy prices and recovering demand from key buyer sectors [2][4]. - Asia Pacific remains the main driver of chemicals growth, followed by the US, while Europe faces competitive disadvantages due to higher energy prices [2][4]. Summary by Region Americas - The US chemical production contracted by 0.6% in 2023 but is expected to rebound with growth of more than 3% annually in 2024 and 2025, supported by government policies and stable shale gas prices [20]. - Brazil's chemical output is forecasted to decline by 0.3% in 2024, while Canada and Mexico are also expected to see modest growth in the coming years [20]. Asia Pacific - China's chemical production growth is expected to slow to 4.7% in 2024 and 3.1% in 2025, while India's output is forecasted to increase by 4.1% in 2024 and 6.5% in 2025, driven by robust domestic demand [22]. - Japan's chemical output is projected to decrease by 0.9% in 2024, reflecting challenges in the construction-related sector [22]. Europe - The Eurozone's chemical production is expected to grow by 4.1% in 2024 after a significant contraction in previous years, driven by lower energy prices and rising demand from key industries [23]. - Germany, as the largest chemical producer in Europe, is forecasted to see a rebound of 7.7% in 2024, although long-term competitiveness remains a concern due to higher energy costs [23].

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry. Core Insights - The climate impact of contrails is significant but solvable, with targeted solutions available for contrail-induced warming [17][18] - Collaboration among stakeholders in the aviation sector is essential to advance understanding and management of contrail impacts [7][21] - The report emphasizes the need for parallel efforts in reducing both CO₂ emissions and non-CO₂ effects, including contrails [53][26] Section A: The Fundamentals - Contrails are line-shaped clouds formed by aircraft in cold and humid air, which can significantly warm the climate by creating artificial cirrus clouds that trap outgoing heat [22][59] - The aviation industry is responsible for about 2% of global CO₂ emissions and aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, with contrail management being a critical component of this strategy [54][57] - Existing models for predicting contrail formation are being developed, but there is significant uncertainty due to a lack of accurate humidity data at cruising altitudes [19][29] Section B: The Present - Ongoing flight trials are crucial for understanding the operational implications of contrail avoidance and improving prediction models [19][36] - The report discusses the importance of metrics in decision-making for contrail avoidance, highlighting the need for a consistent climate equivalency metric [33][34] - Monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) frameworks are essential for quantifying the climate impact of contrails and ensuring compliance with climate goals [37][38] Section C: The Future - Scaling up contrail avoidance presents challenges for airspace management, including potential reductions in airspace capacity and increased complexity for air traffic controllers [39][40] - The costs associated with contrail avoidance include operational expenditures and capital expenditures for equipping aircraft with necessary sensors [42][43] - The report suggests that contrail avoidance may be a cost-effective strategy for mitigating aviation's climate impact when compared to the social cost of carbon [44]

MARMI HIRD A | DERIVATIVE Crowdfunding for Climate Tech Startups A Global Analysis and the Opportunity Ahead Report / July 2024 Authors and Acknowledgments Authors Pilar Carvajo Lucena Weiting Li Emma Loewen Cheryl Webster Authors listed alphabetically. All authors from RMI unless otherwise noted. Contacts Emma Loewen, eloewen@third-derivative.org Pilar Carvajo Lucena, pcarvajolucena@third-derivative.org Copyrights and Citation Emma Loewen, Weiting Li, Cheryl Webster, and Pilar Carvajo Lucena, Crowdfunding ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the alcoholic drinks industry, but highlights significant brand value growth and market dynamics that may influence investment decisions. Core Insights - The alcoholic drinks industry is experiencing notable brand value increases, with Corona Extra reclaiming its title as the most valuable beer brand globally, achieving a 40% increase in brand value to USD10.4 billion [21][29] - Moutai and Wuliangye continue to dominate the spirits sector, maintaining their positions as the top two most valuable spirits brands, with Moutai valued at USD50.1 billion and Wuliangye at USD25.9 billion [30][31] - Sustainability perceptions are becoming increasingly important, with Corona Extra having the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value in the beer sector at USD889 million, while Moutai leads the spirits sector with a value of USD5.9 billion [27][45] Summary by Sections Ranking Analysis - Corona Extra is the fastest-growing beer brand, with a 40% increase in brand value, followed by Heineken and Budweiser [21][22] - Tsingtao is recognized as the strongest beer brand, achieving a BSI score of 87.0 out of 100 [24] - In the spirits category, Moutai and Wuliangye hold AAA+ brand strength ratings, with Moutai's brand value increasing by 1% [31][35] Beers 50 - The top three most valuable beer brands are Corona Extra (USD10.4 billion), Heineken (USD9 billion), and Budweiser (USD7.4 billion) [29] - Significant growth is noted for Estrella Damm and Tiger, with brand values increasing by 37% and 30%, respectively [25][26] Spirits 50 - Moutai leads the spirits market with a brand value of USD50.1 billion, followed by Wuliangye at USD25.9 billion and Luzhou Laojiao at USD8.2 billion [30][31] - Jim Beam shows the largest percentage growth in brand value, increasing by 83% to USD539 million [37] Sustainability Insights - Sustainability is a key driver of brand consideration, accounting for 8.5% in the beer sector and 10.7% in the spirits sector [27][45] - The report emphasizes the financial value associated with sustainability perceptions, highlighting the importance of brand reputation in this area [28][46]

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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the battery minerals industry Core Insights - Battery minerals are projected to peak in demand within a decade due to advancements in efficiency, innovation, and circularity, potentially allowing for a transition to a circular economy by 2050 [6][7] - Six solutions are identified to mitigate the need for mineral mining, including new battery chemistries, energy density improvements, recycling, extending battery lifetimes, vehicle efficiency enhancements, and improved mobility efficiency [6][23] - The report emphasizes that the transition from a linear extraction model to a circular loop will yield significant benefits for climate, security, health, and wealth [6][8] Summary by Sections 1. The Battery Mineral Challenge - The battery demand has been growing at an annual rate of 33% for the past three decades, with total battery sales expected to reach 5.5–8 TWh by 2030 and 12 TWh by 2050 [19][21] - The report highlights that batteries will drive 97% of the increase in lithium demand, 78% for nickel, and 80% for cobalt [16][17] 2. Continuing the Current Trend - Continuing current trends will lead to peak virgin battery mineral demand in the mid-2030s, with net demand for lithium, nickel, and cobalt expected to peak at different times: lithium in 2038, nickel in 2034, and cobalt in 2028 [7][49] - The report indicates that the demand for lithium in 2030 could be reduced by about 25%, nickel by 40%, and cobalt by 75% compared to a scenario without solutions [49] 3. Accelerating the Trend - An accelerated trend could lead to net-zero battery mineral demand by 2050, with significant reductions in peak demand for lithium and nickel [55][71] - The report suggests that with the implementation of all six solutions, the peak lithium demand could be reduced by 46% and nickel demand by 31% [71] 4. Implications of Meeting the Battery Mineral Challenge - Successfully addressing the battery mineral challenge will transform mining into a one-time effort, with an estimated need to mine approximately 125 million tons of minerals to achieve circular self-sufficiency [78] - The total value of these minerals is estimated at around $1,080 billion at current prices, averaging about $50 billion per year through the mid-2040s [79]

Regulatory Framework Overview - The FIFA regulatory framework focuses on strengthening protections for female players and coaches, particularly regarding maternity, adoption, and family leave [1][3][4] - Amendments to the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) were approved to provide minimum conditions for pregnancy and maternity protections [4] - The framework extends maternity protections to female coaches and supports family connections during international duty [5] Leave Entitlements - Female players and coaches are entitled to maternity leave of 14 weeks, with at least 8 weeks post-birth [7] - Adoption leave varies: 8 weeks for children under 2, 4 weeks for children aged 2-4, and 2 weeks for children over 4 [8] - Non-biological mothers are entitled to 8 weeks of paid absence, to be taken within 6 months of the child's birth [8] - Family leave cannot be taken concurrently with adoption leave for the same child [8] Contractual Stability and Fair Treatment - Contracts remain valid regardless of pregnancy, maternity leave, or adoption leave [7] - Termination of a contract due to pregnancy or related leave is presumed unjust, leading to compensation, sporting sanctions, and potential fines [8] - Players and coaches are entitled to two-thirds of their contracted salary during leave [7] Special Protections and Rights - Players can choose to continue playing or training during pregnancy, with club support [11] - Clubs must offer alternative work if a player feels unsafe to play or train [11] - Medical leave is available for health-related reasons, supported by a valid medical certificate [11] - Players and coaches can decide when to start and return from leave, with full salary upon return [12] Breastfeeding and Menstrual Health - Players and coaches are allowed to breastfeed or express milk as required, with clubs providing suitable facilities [14][15] - Menstrual health-related absences are approved with full pay guaranteed [19] Registration and Replacement Rules - Clubs can register a female player outside the registration period to replace a player on maternity, adoption, or family leave [17] - Players returning from leave can also be registered outside standard registration periods [18] National Implementation - The RSTP sets minimum standards that must be followed at the national level [20] - Member associations can implement stronger protections through their own regulations or collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) [20] - If national laws provide better protections than the FIFA framework, those laws take precedence [20] Support for National Team Players - Member associations are encouraged to provide family-friendly environments during final competitions, including accommodations, breastfeeding facilities, and childcare services [19]