All articles by Stu Robarts

Stu is editor for Thematic Intelligence at GlobalData, overseeing news and features that cover the major themes affecting industries.

Trump tariffs: World trade ‘fragmenting into blocks’

Catalysed by the sweeping tariffs agenda being implemented by President Donald Trump's administration in the US, the era of “easy…
Businesses ‘must be iterative’ in dealing with AI regulation

Businesses trying to navigate the uncertain artificial intelligence (AI) regulation landscape should not attempt to predict what will happen and…
Three climate regulation strands to have biggest corporate sustainability impact

The most significant impacts on corporate sustainability strategies globally over the next five years will come from just three strands…
Automation ‘a critical area of investment’ across the power industry

Investment in automation is crucial across all segments of the power industry except end users, according to a new report.…
Trump’s trade, tech wars to hit ‘businesses in all sectors all over the world’

The trade and tech wars that Donald Trump is expected to unleash as central pillars of his second US presidency…

ESG plummets among business priorities amid global upheaval

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have nosedived as a priority for businesses as other global and macro matters continue…
Nuclear power remains key for achieving long-term emissions goals – report

Nuclear power is crucial for achieving emissions targets set for 2050, a new report has stated. Power Technology's parent company…
Critical mineral recycling could avoid energy transition shortages

Supply-side demand challenges of mining critical minerals may impact the global pursuit of net zero, a new report suggests, but…
Faith in ESG craters as global macro factors weigh on businesses – survey

Faith in environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts across industries is plummeting as macroeconomic and geopolitical threats continue to preoccupy…
What does China’s EV boom mean for the autos sector and the green transition?

While the European Union’s (EU) recently introduced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports were met with an unsurprisingly chilly…