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 the practical constraints of energy security and financing. The Union Cabinet has adopted updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for 2031–2035 that include a target for non‑fossil fuel sources to comprise 60% of installed electricity generation capacity by 2035, a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity of GDP from 2005…

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 industrial-scale recycling in Bavaria, a development that could shift supply economics as the continent electrifies transport and industry. According to a report by tech.eu and company statements, Munich-based recycler tozero has commissioned an industrial demonstration plant at Chemical Park Gendorf capable of processing in excess of 1,500 tonnes of end-of-life…

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 very economics: industry leaders argued the challenge is no longer finding solutions but remaking the model that produces and values clothing. The three‑day event, held at the Grand Palais Éphémère and attended by tens of thousands, featured a dedicated fashion programme that placed circularity, transparency and services at the centre…

Industry groups and analysts warn that the European Union’s draft Industrial Accelerator Act may fall short of its potential to promote sustainable demand for low‑carbon materials without stronger rules, localisation requirements, and a credible labelling system. A draft of the European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) risks falling short of its potential to create sustainable demand for low‑carbon steel and other decarbonised materials unless it is strengthened with clearer rules and targeted financing, analysts and industry groups warn. A policy proposal currently under discussion would oblige public procurement and certain support schemes to source a minimum share of low‑emission materials…

The US Department of Energy has announced a $500 million funding initiative to accelerate domestic processing, recycling, and manufacturing of critical battery materials, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources and strengthen North American supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy has opened a $500 million competitive funding round to accelerate domestic capacity for critical minerals processing, battery materials manufacturing and recycling, signalling a major federal push to shorten supply chains for advanced batteries used in energy, transport, defence and grid resilience. According to the Department of Energy, the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), issued by the Office of Critical…

Major investment firms and industry analysts have upgraded lithium price projections as aggressive clean-energy deployment and evolving policies tighten supplies, prompting a strategic rethink across the supply chain. Global markets for lithium have been forced to reset expectations as demand linked to clean-energy deployment outpaces earlier forecasts, prompting major investment houses and industry analysts to lift price projections across the board. The revision cycle reflects not only tighter near-term availability but also a reassessment of how quickly energy-storage and heavy-duty electrification programs are absorbing battery-grade material. According to the report by Lithium News, Goldman Sachs has raised its lithium carbonate…

European policymakers and industry leaders have agreed on a strategic push for predictable policies, targeted funding, and infrastructure development to fast-track the cement sector’s shift towards near-zero emissions, including the establishment of a €100 billion Industrial Decarbonisation Bank. Brussels moved to reassure Europe’s cement producers that the transition to near-zero emissions will be steered by predictable policy, targeted finance and faster build-out of CO2 handling networks, following a high-level industry dialogue hosted by the European Commission on 25 March 2026. According to the Commission, participants , drawn from manufacturers, trade associations and public authorities , agreed that maintaining a clear…

A new report reveals that integrating compliance measures into AI platforms from the outset is crucial for scaling successful initiatives in regulated manufacturing environments, turning potential failures into strategic advantages. AI initiatives in manufacturing routinely stall not because the technology fails in a lab, but because compliance and governance are treated as afterthoughts. Pilot projects for quality inspection, predictive maintenance and supply-chain optimisation often demonstrate technical promise yet founder when they enter production, delayed by audit, safety and regulatory review that the original architecture cannot satisfy. A 2025 study by Pertama Partners highlights the scale of the problem: 42% of…

A new cross-industry climate agreement in the UK aims to drive measurable reductions in Scope 3 emissions by fostering collaboration, standardised measurement, and shared targets across supply chains within the energy, transport, and built environment sectors. Organisations across the UK energy, transport and built environment sectors have launched a cross-industry climate pact intended to drive measurable emissions reductions through supply chains, placing Scope 3 firmly at the centre of corporate climate strategy. According to BEAMA, the trade association that developed the initiative, the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment was unveiled on 24 March 2026 as a shared framework to help companies…

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 from the process water produced during battery recycling, positioning the technique as a lower-emission alternative to conventional hydrometallurgy. The approach channels wastewater through an electrochemical reactor fitted with bespoke electrodes manufactured by screen printing. According to Fraunhofer IFAM, these electrodes selectively bind metal ions from the liquid stream and subsequently…