Competitiveness / Energy and Environment

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

21st September 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Crisis on Pause, Europe Still Needs a Green Industry Transformation

Will Europe’s energy crisis be remembered as the event that catalyzed a transformation or bemoaned as a major opportunity missed? The answer, which has enormous implications for Europe’s industrial economy, will start playing out in the coming months.  
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21st September 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


ExxonMobil Global Outlook: Our view to 2050

Energy use and economic development are inseparable. Where there is energy poverty, there is poverty. And where energy availability rises, living standards rise as well. The Global Outlook is ExxonMobil’s latest view of energy demand and supply through 2050. It forms the basis for our business planning and is underpinned by a deep understanding of long-term market fundamentals.
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15th February 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Sustainability is driving the emerging tech investment agenda

76% of enterprises surveyed now cite environmental, social and governance (ESG) as leading or important considerations for emerging tech investment 77% prioritize emerging tech vendors that can articulate environmental impact 5G investment growing; internet of things (IoT) strategies increasingly target growth 
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10th February 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Last year was marked by a decline in the number of used cars to be found on the market

Compared to the previous year, last year was marked by a decline in the number of used cars to be found on the market. Overall, 4.6% fewer cars were offered than in 2021. The nearly new car segment saw an even greater decline, with 16% fewer cars offered year-on-year. A total of 87,512 nearly new cars were advertised in 2021, compared to only 73,482 last year. New technologies in the form of electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining an ever-larger share of the market. 
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26th January 2023 / Competitiveness / Energy and Environment


Honeywell will be leading and coordinating two research projects for critical elements of future Hybrid Electric aircraft

"Happy to share that we just kicked off cutting-edge sustainability research projects that will play a key role in the future decarbonization of the aviation industry out of Honeywell Brno site. As part of the European Union’s Clean Aviation Programme, our teams will be leading & coordinating two research projects for critical elements of future Hybrid Electric aircraft, which together represent a public and private investment of almost €200M." Tomas Szaszi, Director, Strategy & Innovation, EMEA R&D at Honeywell  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic