As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher labour costs, persistent supply chain volatility and growing pressure to deliver customised output at speed. At its core, it is about using digital and physical technologies to improve how products are designed, made, inspected and delivered, while also making operations more efficient and resilient across the full value chain. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement seen by Politico. The text, which has already been approved by the EU Council’s Political and Security Committee and is expected to be signed off by foreign ministers next Tuesday, sets out a more explicit link between energy security, climate policy…
The Tony Blair Institute urges Britain to recalibrate its energy strategy, emphasising affordable, reliable power to safeguard industry amid the push for net zero. The Tony Blair Institute has made a striking intervention in Britain’s energy debate, arguing that the country has drifted away from the basic test of whether power is affordable, reliable and sufficient to support a modern industrial economy. For a policy organisation founded by a former Labour prime minister who helped entrench climate policy in British governance, the message amounts to an argument for recalibration rather than abandonment: net zero remains the destination, but the route…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
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Sweden has amended its Traffic Ordinance to permit electric and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to operate overnight in urban areas, marking a significant step towards greener and quieter city freight transport. Sweden has taken a significant step toward advancing zero-emission logistics by amending its Traffic Ordinance to enable municipalities to permit electric and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to operate during night-time hours in areas that were previously restricted to reduce noise disturbances. This policy change aligns with broader goals to promote sustainable urban freight transport, reduce congestion, and improve air quality in Swedish cities. Under the former regulations, many Swedish municipalities barred…
South American rail operator FCAB has commenced testing the region’s first hydrogen-powered freight locomotive in Chile, marking a significant step towards sustainable industrial transport and decarbonisation goals. South American rail transport operator Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia (FCAB) has initiated testing of Latin America’s first hydrogen-powered freight locomotive in Chile, marking a significant step in the region’s push towards industrial decarbonisation. The 1MW hybrid locomotive, powered by a combination of fuel cells and batteries running on green hydrogen, is now operating in the Antofagasta region with an ambition to reduce scope one and two emissions by 50% by 2035. Manufactured…
Primark reports significant progress in its sustainability journey for 2024/25, with increased use of recycled materials, reduced emissions, and enhanced transparency across its supply chain, setting a new standard in responsible retail. Primark has made notable progress in its sustainability journey, as detailed in its fourth Sustainability and Ethics Progress Report for 2024/25. The report underscores advancements within the retailer’s Primark Cares strategy, highlighting efforts to scale the use of preferred materials, improve circularity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance transparency and social responsibility throughout its supply chain. A key achievement is the increase in clothing made from recycled or more…
Emerging soil measurement technologies, including flux towers and satellite imagery, are set to revolutionise how food and drinks companies track and mitigate agricultural emissions, amid industry challenges and regulatory pressures. Emissions from agricultural supply chains present a significant challenge for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, particularly in the food and drinks sector. For industry giants like Nestlé and Mondelez International, agricultural ingredients contribute to more than two-thirds of their overall carbon footprints, making reductions at the farm level crucial yet complex to achieve and measure. Traditionally, these companies have relied on standardised emissions factors to estimate the greenhouse gas footprint…
The UK plans introduced a pay-per-mile road tax for electric and hybrid vehicles from 2028, prompting concerns over its potential to hinder EV adoption amid a broader push for greener transport infrastructure. The UK government’s recent announcement to introduce a pay-per-mile road tax on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) from April 2028 marks a surprising and somewhat contentious turn in its approach to accelerating the clean transport transition. While efforts over the past years have focused heavily on incentivising EV uptake through grants and infrastructure investment, this new levy, set at 3p per mile for fully electric vehicles…
A new global report by Schneider Electric exposes the vast financial drain caused by outdated closed automation systems in industry, urging a shift towards open, flexible solutions to boost efficiency and resilience amid evolving market demands. A new global study conducted by Schneider Electric, a leader in energy and automation, reveals the significant and often hidden financial burdens borne by industrial firms reliant on closed automation systems. The research entitled ‘Open vs. Closed: The $11.28M Question for Industrial Leaders’, undertaken with the analytics firm Omdia, quantifies how such legacy systems siphon off between 7.5% of annual revenue in mid-sized companies…
An Australian start-up’s AI navigation system is pioneering sustainable maritime travel, reducing fuel consumption and emissions during Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic voyage using real-time ocean current mapping, amidst broader industry sustainability initiatives. An Australian start-up’s groundbreaking AI navigation technology is setting a new standard for sustainable maritime travel, with its first trial aboard Aurora Expeditions’ latest vessel, the Douglas Mawson. Developed by Sydney-based CounterCurrent, this innovation harnesses artificial intelligence, satellite data, and dual-sensor weather stations to map and interpret dynamic ocean currents, delivering real-time course optimisation suggestions to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The technology, described by its creators as “Google…
HGK-Group and the Port of Rotterdam have formalised a strategic partnership to develop climate-friendly supply chains along the Rhine, focusing on green fuels, hydrogen, and renewable energy infrastructure to accelerate Europe’s industrial decarbonisation. HGK-Group and the Port of Rotterdam have formalised a strategic partnership to pioneer the development of climate-friendly supply chains along the Rhine corridor, a critical artery for European industrial logistics. On 24 November 2025, the two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering sustainable transport routes and accelerating the decarbonisation of industry through joint investments in green fuels, hydrogen, carbon capture, utilisation and storage…
Researchers at Oregon State University have created a fast-curing, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete, promising to revolutionise 3-D printing for housing and infrastructure with faster build times and lower carbon emissions. Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a fast-curing, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete that promises to accelerate 3-D printing for homes and infrastructure. Known also as additive manufacturing, 3-D printing has increasingly been applied to address construction challenges, including the global housing crisis exacerbated by a rapidly growing world population approaching 8.5 billion people. The innovation from Oregon State University centres on a clay-based material combined…
A groundbreaking breakthrough from Aarhus University introduces cement embedded with microbes capable of storing and releasing electricity, heralding a new era of self-sustaining, energy-efficient structures. In a pioneering development that could reshape the future of industrial decarbonisation and building infrastructure, researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark have transformed ordinary cement into a “living” energy device capable of storing and recovering electricity. This innovative material, which integrates electroactive microorganisms within the cement matrix, offers a promising path to embed energy storage directly into the very structures of buildings, bridges, and walls. Led by Dr Qi Luo, a postdoctoral researcher specialising in…