AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSustainable Finance: Swiss banker Patrick Odier says ESG and long-term climate goals can’t be sidelined by wars and energy shocks as Geneva’s sustainable finance summit opens. Ukraine & Energy Security: Germany’s Merz visited Kyiv amid intensified strikes and a €1.3bn support package, while Ukraine’s energy resilience remains tied to fuel and grid risks. Food Prices Under Pressure: The ICC warns Hormuz disruptions could spike grain and fertilizer costs by up to 80%, with Black Sea shipping and El Niño adding extra strain. Diesel & Heating Costs: G7 moves to release diesel reserves after Trump-linked export fears push up heating oil prices, hitting households and farmers. Drones & Border Tech: The US Army tests counter-drone systems on the US-Mexico border as cartel drone incursions rise, echoing battlefield lessons from Ukraine. Climate & Packaging: Elopak says switching to renewable aluminium cuts the carbon footprint of its ambient cartons by about 8%. Biodiversity & Health: Reports of a suspected plague exposure in a Russian lab add to global biosecurity worries.
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