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In the 21st century, discussion surrounding diversity & inclusion (D&I) has become more prevalent in the world of business. Every year, studies and research only seem to strengthen the business case for diversity & inclusion. As per McKinsey & Company’s notable reports Diversity Matters (2015), Delivering through Diversity (2018) and Diversity Still Matters (2020), diversity …

Diversity & Inclusion are not buzzwords. They are the missing link to sustainability. Read More »

In 1980, Nobel Laureate and economist Milton Friedman championed global free markets as fostering “productive efficiency, harmony and peace among the peoples of the world” [1]. He made this statement while explaining how people and organizations from multiple countries cooperate in manufacturing of a pencil. Since then, the world has come a long way having …

Can global supply chains continue to thrive? Read More »

Today is Earth Day and this year’s theme is ‘invest in our planet’. On this day, it is impossible to ignore the latest review on climate change issued by IPCC – the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which consists of world’s leading climate scientists. Essentially, it is a final warning that it is now …

Earth Day: How can businesses invest in the planet? Read More »

This week, we celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.While Estonia is a small country with a population of about 1.3 million, it is a country with big innovative ideas. It has already made a name for itself as the world’s first digital society and as the silicon valley of Europe. Notable international …

Estonia brings more to the world besides Digital Innovation Read More »

Europe in particular is experiencing a difficult situation in the current global energy crisis. EU has seen an unprecedented rise in energy prices with benchmark European natural gas prices sharply climbing by nearly 400% in 2021. [i] As of January 2022, energy costs in EU are 54% higher than 2020 levels. [ii] This winter, households …

EU is deep in energy crisis. Is there a way out? Read More »

Horizon has been awarded Contributor of the Year 2021 by Harju County Entrepreneurship and Development Center. Harjumaa Government Associations are the co-organizers of the award. The award is given to an organization that contributes to economic development and local community of Harjumaa through its inspiring activities.

In a previous blog article we discussed the importance of circular economy principles in manufacturing industries such as packaging. In this article, we would like to explore the importance of circular economy in the construction and building industry. Why is implementation of circular economy model in the construction industry important? Construction and buildings have a significant …

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For a long time, our world followed the linear economy model. This model follows the “take, make and dispose” steps:- 1. Take: Raw materials are procured to manufacture a product 2. Make: The product is manufactured and used 3. Dispose: Once the product is used, it is thrown away. This is because the product is …

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