The Future City ESG Innovation Index explained by Dr Erica Santini

The Future City ESG Innovation Index

The newly developed deep ecosystems have provided a thorough analysis of the capabilities of cities and their innovation ecosystems to capture the immense economic opportunity from the future demand for solutions in the ESG sectors worldwide.

The report reveals a total of $60bn being invested in ESG focused start-ups across over 100 cities since 2018. ESG solutions included, are those that will likely see a surge in demand in the future, when the transition to a more green and sustainable economy accelerates. It includes solutions for ecology, waste management and clean energy in the environment sector, health, and education solutions in the social ESG sector and e-government, public transport, and smart city solutions in the governance related ESG sector.

With all the potential of creating a more green and sustainable future, Erica Santini discusses the aim of the deep ecosystem, sustainability valley’s effect on the public and more.

Dr Erica Santini- Head of Research deep and Professor of University Trento