India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
A new industrial recycling plant in Bavaria marks a pivotal step for Europe’s battery supply chain, promising to reduce reliance on imports and accelerate the continent’s electrification goals through innovative, cost-competitive recovery of critical materials. Europe’s scramble for critical battery materials has found a practical foothold with the start of…
At this year’s ChangeNow summit, industry leaders called for a fundamental overhaul of the fashion sector’s business model, emphasising circularity, transparency, and innovative technologies to address environmental and social challenges. PARIS , At this year’s ChangeNow summit the conversation around fashion shifted from searching for fixes to questioning the sector’s…
Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen develop an electrochemical process to reclaim lithium, cobalt, and nickel from recycling water, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional methods while aiming to reduce European resource dependence. Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen are advancing an electrochemical route to reclaim lithium, cobalt and nickel…
Cisco’s latest research reveals that while over half of organisations have deployed AI in live industrial settings, infrastructure and security hurdles threaten to impede its full potential for sustainable and operational gains. Cisco’s latest State of Industrial AI research paints a picture of artificial intelligence moving decisively from pilots into…
Singapore and Japan formalise a broad partnership on energy and climate, aiming to accelerate decarbonisation through cross-border collaboration in renewable energy, hydrogen, and CCUS initiatives. Singapore and Japan have formalised a broader partnership on energy and climate that aims to accelerate decarbonisation across hard-to-abate industries and power systems, signing an…
Advances in digital takeoff tools are transforming early-stage planning, enabling the construction industry to cut emissions and waste by delivering more accurate material estimates, tightening procurement, and fostering a culture of sustainability. Construction’s imbalance , the pressure to deliver more, faster, while conserving scarce resources , is finally being addressed…
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The European Commission unveils the Industrial Accelerator Act, aiming to revitalise Europe’s manufacturing capacity, tighten foreign investment controls, and support green technologies amidst debates over protectionism and strategic autonomy. On 4 March 2026 the European Commission tabled a legislative package designed to accelerate the expansion of industrial capacity in sectors deemed critical to decarbonisation and economic resilience. Branded the Industrial Accelerator Act, the proposal seeks to reverse decades of industrial decline by directing more public demand towards European producers, tightening the conditions attached to large foreign investments in clean-technology supply chains, and speeding approvals for major manufacturing projects. The Commission…
Germany’s progress on reducing greenhouse gases has slowed, with rising emissions from transport and buildings threatening its 2030 climate goals amid ongoing policy and sectoral hurdles. Germany’s progress on cutting greenhouse gases has stalled just as policymakers are pressing industry for faster decarbonisation, with competing data and sectoral trends underscoring the challenge ahead. According to the German Environment Agency, total greenhouse gas emissions last year were 649 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, leaving the country roughly half a decade short of the trajectory required for its 2030 goal. Industry observers note that Germany has achieved a 48% reduction against 1990…
Rice University researchers have developed carbon nanotube fibre heaters that could revolutionise industrial heat processes by providing lightweight, resilient, and efficient electric heating solutions, potentially accelerating the shift towards lower emissions. Researchers at Rice University have demonstrated that fibres made from carbon nanotubes can function as high-performance electric heating elements in moving gases, a development that could materially aid efforts to electrify industrial heat and cut process emissions. The team tested arrays of carbon nanotube fibre (CNTF) wires and woven CNTF textiles, finding that for a given mass the materials delivered greater specific power than comparable metal-alloy elements when immersed…
A new study highlights how integrating AI throughout manufacturing operations enhances supply chain visibility, risk mitigation, and supports industrial decarbonisation efforts, contingent upon robust data governance and organisational change. According to a study published in the journal Systems, the greatest value from artificial intelligence in manufacturing supply chains arises not from one-off technology purchases but from embedding AI throughout everyday operations. The research, based on survey responses from 129 Chinese manufacturing firms, finds that organisations which have assimilated AI across functions such as production planning, inventory control, procurement and demand forecasting achieve markedly better visibility of supply and demand and…
The UK government has unveiled new measures to fast-track renewable energy projects and permit the sale of plug-in solar kits, aiming to bolster energy independence amid global geopolitical tensions. The UK government this weekend moved to accelerate the deployment of small-scale solar and speed up large renewable projects as part of a wider push to strengthen energy independence amid heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband set out a package of measures intended to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and broaden access to low‑carbon generation. Central to that plan is a decision to permit the…
The US Department of Energy has announced a significant funding initiative to bolster domestic production and recycling of critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and accelerate clean energy deployment. The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a competitive funding opportunity intended to shore up domestic capabilities…
AstraZeneca, ERM, and Secaro have launched the Clean Heat Program to streamline the transition to renewable thermal energy across pharmaceutical supply chains, addressing a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and regulatory pressures. AstraZeneca, consultancy ERM and supply-chain platform Secaro have unveiled the Clean Heat Program, a collaborative initiative intended…
As US electricity demand surges from industry and data centres, virtual power plants and behind-the-meter solutions emerge as cost-effective alternatives to new generation capacity, promising to reshape the country’s energy landscape. The United States faces a looming electricity gap as load grows sharply across industry and consumers alike, and solutions…
A new approach to Africa’s energy strategy emphasises reliable, high-capacity power for industry over traditional household electrification, aiming to spark economic transformation and job creation across the continent. For decades African energy policy has largely measured success by how many homes can flick a light switch or plug in a…
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Shell’s recent disclosures reveal that nearly 1.1 billion tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2025 are driven primarily by customer use of its fuels, underscoring the immense systemic challenges faced in reaching global net-zero aims and the need for coordinated sector-wide action. Shell’s recently disclosed footprint , roughly 1.1 billion metric tonnes of CO2e in 2025 , underlines how deeply embedded fossil fuels remain in the global energy system and the scale of the challenge for industrial decarbonisation. According to the company’s reporting and an industry summary of that disclosure, the vast majority of those emissions are Scope 3: the GHG…
Scandlines has launched The Baltic Whale, a €84 million battery-electric freight ferry, marking a significant step towards zero-emission maritime transport on Europe’s busiest short-sea route between Denmark and Germany, with potential to revolutionise ferry operations across Europe. Scandlines has put into service a battery-electric freight ferry on the short crossing between Rødby in Denmark and Puttgarden on Germany’s island of Fehmarn, marking a high‑profile step for maritime decarbonisation on one of northern Europe’s busiest short‑sea links. According to Focus, the vessel, named The Baltic Whale, entered operation this week after an investment of €84 million and is intended to eliminate…
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The UK Atomic Energy Authority has begun installing Sunrise, a purpose-built supercomputer that combines high-performance simulation and AI workloads to accelerate commercial nuclear fusion development and digital-twin applications. The UK Atomic Energy Authority has begun installing a purpose-built supercomputer, Sunrise, to accelerate research into commercial nuclear fusion by combining high-performance simulation with large-scale artificial intelligence workloads. According to Computer Weekly, the system is built on AMD Epyc processors and AMD Instinct accelerators housed in Dell hardware and is optimised around AMD MI 355X GPUs. Rob Akers, UKAEA director for computing programmes, told Computer Weekly that Sunrise delivers roughly 6 exaflops…
Following recent volatility in international oil and gas markets, the Global Renewables Alliance calls for accelerated deployment and infrastructure reforms to enhance energy security and resilience through increased renewable capacity. The Global Renewables Alliance has urged governments to accelerate deployment of clean power and storage after fresh instability in international oil and gas markets underscored vulnerabilities linked to fossil fuel dependence. In a joint statement, the coalition of major industry associations argued that repeated price shocks demonstrate the need to shift energy systems towards domestically sourced, low‑carbon technologies that deliver both cost stability and resilience. The alliance pointed to a…
A University of Michigan spin-out’s groundbreaking TPV technology promises to turn industrial waste heat into efficient, scalable electricity, potentially reshaping high-temperature industry practices and accelerating decarbonisation efforts. For decades heavy industry has been surrendering vast quantities of thermal energy to the atmosphere, forcing plants to buy fuel for processes that discard a large share of the heat they generate. That persistent inefficiency leaves manufacturers exposed to volatile grid prices and constrains efforts to decarbonise sectors that require extremely high temperatures. Traditional approaches to making industrial power cleaner , greater deployment of wind and solar plus batteries or pumped hydro to…
Germany’s cement sector is undergoing a transformative shift from incremental improvements to a revolutionary move towards low-emission concrete, driven by regulatory reforms, standardisation, and market demand for greener construction materials. Germany’s cement sector is moving from incremental improvements to a more pronounced shift in product mix and market rules that together could materially lower CO2 emissions from concrete production over the coming decades. A recent low in the national clinker factor, measured at about 67%, illustrates how alternative cement formulations and regulatory change are combining to reduce reliance on energy‑intensive clinker, but industry leaders warn that the path to deeper…
A new white paper from H&M Group and EY advocates for a strategic, finance-driven approach to integrate climate risk into supply chain investments, aiming to revitalise the fashion industry’s resilience and long-term value through scalable decarbonisation efforts. The fashion sector faces mounting financial and operational risk from climate change, and a new white paper from H&M Group and EY argues that addressing those risks through coordinated, finance-led action can protect corporate value while delivering returns. Titled Accelerating Fashion Decarbonisation – An Efficient Approach to Unlocking Corporate Value and Financing the Supply Chain Transition, the paper is positioned as a practical…
China unveils a comprehensive policy to fast-track hydrogen’s role in decarbonisation, targeting 100,000 fuel-cell vehicles by 2030 and large-scale industrial applications, amidst infrastructure and technological hurdles. CnEVPost is our preferred source to stay updated on important EV news. China has set out an accelerated push to commercialise hydrogen across industry and transport, aiming to expand its fuel-cell vehicle fleet to about 100,000 units by 2030 while driving down hydrogen retail prices to below 25 yuan per kilogram and to roughly 15 yuan in some regions, according to an official policy released by three central ministries including the Ministry of Industry…
A shift towards measurable, impact-based material standards and regenerative sourcing is redefining value in the premium textile sector, supported by new regulations, technological advances and market demand for verifiable provenance. This year marks a practical turning point for how the premium textile sector defines value. Conversations that once centred on broad sustainability ambitions are now focused on material-level accountability: whether a raw fibre can reconcile refinement, industrial performance and verifiable origin. That recalibration is being driven as much by incoming standards and policy pressure as by changing buyer expectations, and it is altering sourcing, cultivation and processing choices across supply…
The European Commission has introduced a comprehensive overhaul of its State aid regime for transport, expanding support for multimodal and low-carbon transport projects, aiming to fast-track climate goals and streamline public investment across the EU. The European Commission has finalised a major revision of its State aid regime for transport, replacing the 2008 railway guidelines with a new Land and Multimodal Transport framework and introducing an updated Transport Block Exemption Regulation. The pair of measures, designed to speed public investment into lower‑carbon freight and passenger movement, take effect on 30 March, with the block exemption running until 31 December 2034.…
Africa faces a critical shortfall in climate adaptation and clean energy funding due to structural flaws in international finance systems. Reforms in risk assessment, innovative financial instruments, and strategic planning are essential to unlock the continent’s potential for sustainable development and climate resilience. The consequences of a warming planet are already destabilising economies across Africa, undermining infrastructure, agriculture, health and labour productivity. Yet the capital flows needed to both protect communities now and to cut global emissions decisively remain inadequate and poorly structured. Fixing that failure requires not just more money but a reconfiguration of the financial architecture that shapes…
A 2025 S&P Global study reveals significant gaps in power measurement among data centre operators, risking operational stability as AI workloads intensify and energy demands grow volatile. A significant minority of data centre operators lack the visibility considered essential for scaling infrastructure to support AI, according to a late‑2025 S&P Global 451 Research brief commissioned by Janitza. The study of 208 industry professionals found that roughly one quarter do not record power consumption at their principal sites, a gap the report frames as a structural business risk as AI workloads drive more volatile and concentrated energy demand. Industry respondents reported…
