Environment & energy
Reaching the temperature targets set by the Paris Agreement and achieving carbon neutrality in the coming years will require far-reaching changes in environmental and energy policies. Find out more by reading the analyses of our economist-contributors.
Rethinking and supplementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to strengthen competitiveness (Economic Front)
Launched in October 2024 on the initiative of Medef, the Economic Front brings together economists, academics, business leaders, and think tanks to formulate concrete responses
The New European Consensus and France’s setback – Economic Front (Opinion piece)
BSI Economics participated in discussions held by the Economic Front, an initiative launched in October 2024 by MEDEF (Mouvement des Entreprises de France). The Economic Front brings together economists and business leaders to propose solutions to the structural challenges facing the French economy. BSI’s participation is part of our approach to improving economic debate and
Could climate become the weak link in a supply chain? (Note)
Summary: Among the weather events that can affect value chains, extreme events (floods, storms, droughts) are the most likely to cause damage and losses. Sectoral exposure to physical risks can be estimated on the basis of an analysis that takes into account both the properties of the value chain and the geographical location of its
The Challenges of International Trade in Plastics: Challenges and Prospects
Plastics can harm the environment throughout their life cycle: from the carbon footprint and pollution generated during the sourcing of raw materials and the manufacturing stages of primary and final plastics, to leaks into the environment at the end of their life.
International trade through global value chains has promoted the development of plastics, especially in the packaging sector, with hidden flows accounting for an additional 70 million tons in plastic trade flows.
Trade policies can support the economic viability of the recycling market through access to collection goods, services, and technologies, more efficient border administrative procedures, waste management, and technical regulatory measures such as standards, labeling schemes, and conformity assessment procedures, all of which have implications for circular plastic value chains and the use of recycled materials.
Given the importance of international trade to the progress of the global plastics sector, it has become crucial to establish an international agreement and coordinate national policies at all stages of plastic production.
Carbon border adjustment mechanism: who stands to gain, and who stands to lose? (3/3)
Download the PDF The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was launched in October 2023 in the European Union (EU) and
Carbon border adjustment mechanism: who stands to gain, who stands to lose? (2/3)
Download the PDF The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was launched in October 2023 in the European Union (EU) and
Carbon border adjustment mechanism: who stands to gain, and who stands to lose? (1/3)
Download the PDF The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was launched in October 2023 in the European Union (EU) and
Why is water scarcity a major economic issue? (Note)
Summary : The Blue Planet Paradox An « imminent risk of a global water crisis » was raised by UNESCO and the UN
