Sustainability
Sustainability is a key issue for Rabobank, our clients, and society. RaboResearch investigates the relationship between the economy and the environment. What are the impacts of new regulations and legislation? What developments are taking place in the circular economy and the energy transition?
Spain’s renewable hydrogen bet: A test for the EU’s hydrogen ambitions
Spain is betting big on renewable hydrogen, leveraging Europe’s lowest‑cost renewable electricity to position itself as a production and export hub.
Exclusive Fueling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector
Shifting global regulations and rising Asia‑Pacific demand are redefining vegetable‑oil markets for the decade ahead.
The great electrification: Insights, gaps, and investment implications through scenario analysis
A comparative scenario review revealing electrification as a structural trend in the EU energy system, with all pathways showing rapid acceleration beyond 2030.
Exclusive Wind and solar energy growth in Australia’s farming regions
This report outlines the main opportunities, risks, and key considerations for Australian farms considering working with wind and solar projects.
Exclusive Unwrapped: Plastic packaging matters | March 2026
Geopolitical tensions, evolving regulation, and weakening recycling economics are colliding to reshape plastic packaging supply chains, costs, and compliance worldwide.
Global greenhouse update 2026
Governments’ growing focus on self-sufficiency, climate risks, and steady tech advances are influencing greenhouse investment patterns and crop strategies worldwide.
Farming and biodiversity: Challenges, commitments, and opportunities
Biodiversity is essential for farming, but agriculture also drives its decline. New policies and incentives are reshaping risks and business opportunities for farmers.
Straight from the field: Sustainability insights from US beef, dairy, and crop producers
Technology adoption, incentive programs, and personal business goals are shaping how producers define and achieve sustainability across diverse agricultural operations.
The energy transition in Europe, Part 2: How EU policy has responded to Draghi’s call to action
The EU’s policy push answers Draghi’s call, but real progress on energy independence and competitiveness demands faster action and record investment.
The energy transition in Europe, Part 1: More constraints than certainties
EU industry faces rising energy costs and supply risks. Grid upgrades and renewables are key to restoring competitiveness and resilience, but challenges lie ahead.
Exclusive Pulse check: Global pulse industry trends and outlook
Global pulses face market volatility, shifting trade routes, and rising innovation as consumer demand and policy reshape the industry worldwide.
Exclusive China's crop protection industry is “going global” in a challenging and transforming landscape
China’s crop protection sector leads global exports but faces rising challenges – a focus on innovation and global integration strategies will shape its next chapter.