Global – New results of the Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) state that experts in green economy enterprises hail Germany as the top national green performer. The sustainability-focused survey also sought to rate cities according to their green reputation; placing Copenhagen at the top.
The Danish capital was the front-runner amongst the 27 nations tracked in the GGEI. It was followed by Stockholm, Oslo, Amsterdam and New York. Four main factors were highlighted to produce this top five; leadership, policy, clean-tech investment and sustainable tourism.
Additional discoveries included in the GGEI are: leadership in South Africa got a big boost after hosting last year’s Durban Climate Change Conference – though its green reputation did not improve commensurately; industrial specialists continue to view Germany, China, the United States and India as the best targets for clean-tech investment; The United Kingdom is tied with New Zealand at the top of the sustainable tourism performance index.
According to Washington-based consultancy firm Dual Citizen, responsible for publishing the annual report, the analysis will help global players ‘improve their international green branding’ as well as offer guidance on coordinating national and local efforts promoting green economic growth.
To read the entire 2012 Global Green Economy Index, visit: www.dualcitizeninc.com/ggei2012.pdf
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