As a strategic advisory firm dedicated to nurturing business links between Latin America, emerging markets and the western world, Vertica proudly supports the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
We aim to be in the front rank of developing a strong and growing industry with energy efficient technologies and sustainable business solutions. We do this by facilitating the transfer of environmentally sound know-how between industrialised nations and emerging markets drawing on advances in science and technology to protect human health and the environment.
In that regard, Vertica endevours to support companies committed to enhance their environmental performance through the adoption of business best practices and the replacement of old and inefficient technology with the best the world has to offer.
It is widely acknowledged that within two decades, human demand for water will exceed foreseen supply by about 40 per cent, while global food production will need to increase by 70 per cent to feed a growing population. Meanwhile, 1.6 billion people – a quarter of humanity – live without electricity.
By 2030, the world’s population is expected to require 50 percent more food, 45 percent more energy and 30 percent more water. Each day 50 to 100 species of animals and plants are driven extinct by human influences.
Sustainable development challenges are enormous and require contributions from all stakeholders, governments and business. Sustainable development in a world facing climate change can only be realised if coordinated action is taken to safeguard biodiversity and manage all land sustainably. Capacity building for the implementation of [...]
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