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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A decade after the Paris Agreement, COP30 concludes with warnings that current policies are insufficient to prevent dangerous climate warming, emphasising the urgent need for enhanced efforts in decarbonisation, climate finance, and health integration. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement at COP21, the global community finds itself at a pivotal juncture as COP30 concludes in Belém, Brazil, a city situated at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, one of Earth’s most vital natural ecosystems imperilled by climate change. The urgent message from COP30 echoes the reality that despite a decade of policy efforts, the world remains significantly off track…
Google DeepMind has opened a new AI research lab in Singapore, bolstering the region’s role as a global hub for AI innovation and supporting Singapore’s strategic smart nation initiatives. Google DeepMind has taken a significant step in expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with the launch of a new AI research lab in Singapore. This development underscores Singapore’s rising profile as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and aligns with the city-state’s strategic initiatives such as National AI Strategy 2.0 and Smart Nation 2.0. The expansion builds on a more than doubling of Google DeepMind’s Asia-Pacific workforce…
Ethiopia has unveiled a pioneering National Carbon Market Strategy to finance its low-emission ambitions through carbon pricing, industry engagement, and international partnerships, positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s environmental innovation. Ethiopia is charting a pioneering course in environmental finance with the recent introduction of its National Carbon Market Strategy (NCMS), aimed at fostering the country’s ambitions for a low-emission economy by 2035. Unveiled by the Ministry of Planning and Development, the strategy is set to formalise mandatory carbon pricing on incoming international flights, a move inspired by practices in jurisdictions like the European Union. This approach is expected to…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has launched a public consultation on its ambitious GET 2030 Strategy, aiming to significantly ramp up green financing and private-sector mobilisation to accelerate sustainable development across its regions. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a public consultation on its proposed Green Economy Transition (GET) 2030 Strategy, inviting stakeholders, including partners, civil society organisations, clients, and the general public, to provide feedback until 9 January 2026. This process aims to refine the strategy before its finalisation in early 2026, ensuring alignment with market needs and global climate and biodiversity objectives.…
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 21st UNIDO General Conference in Riyadh, focusing on AI, women’s empowerment, and youth engagement to accelerate sustainable industrial growth and global partnerships. Saudi Arabia is set to host the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) from November 23 to 27, 2025, in Riyadh. This event, held under the banner of the Global Industry Summit 2025, will gather top industry leaders, experts, and representatives from UNIDO’s 173 member countries to deliberate on sustainable industrial development and the critical role of investments and partnerships in accelerating the United Nations Sustainable…
The Fashion Commission of Saudi Arabia launches a pioneering bio-textile made from Red Sea algae, marking a significant step towards a sustainable fashion ecosystem aligned with Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. The Fashion Commission of Saudi Arabia has taken a pioneering step towards sustainable fashion with the launch of a bio-textile crafted from marine algae harvested from the Red Sea. Unveiled at the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, the Red Sea Seaweed Project marks a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s bid to build a future-ready sustainable fashion ecosystem. The initiative was presented during the forum’s panel “Fabric of…
Saint-Gobain Glass has successfully tested biomethane use at its Eurofloat plant in France, marking a significant advance in reducing emissions through regional renewable gas sources and long-term supply agreements as part of its broader sustainability efforts. Saint-Gobain Glass has taken a promising step forward in its industrial decarbonisation efforts by successfully testing the use of local biomethane in flat glass manufacturing at its Eurofloat plant in Salaise-sur-Sanne, France. This initiative, carried out in partnership with regional energy and agricultural stakeholders, marks an important exploration of renewable gas applications in the glass industry, a sector traditionally dependent on fossil fuels. The…
Egypt has launched a €271 million programme backed by European and French funding to transform its industrial sector into a more sustainable, green economy, focusing on pollution reduction, renewable energy, and job creation. Egypt has launched an ambitious Sustainable Green Industries Programme aimed at boosting the competitiveness of its industrial sector while accelerating the nation’s green transition. The initiative, formally introduced at a high-level workshop by Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat, underscores Egypt’s commitment to sustainable economic development through international cooperation. The workshop, “The Sustainable Green Industries Project to Support Egyptian Industry,” convened senior government…
The UK government announces a £1.3 billion funding package to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, including grants, infrastructure expansion, and a proposed per-mile tax from 2028, amidst industry concerns and supply chain strategies. The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive £1.3 billion funding package aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), an initiative designed to mitigate the financial impact of a forthcoming per-mile tax on EV drivers. This announcement forms part of a broader strategy to support the UK’s transition to cleaner transportation while addressing challenges in infrastructure and critical resource supply chains. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves…
Indonesia has strengthened its leadership in international carbon markets by shifting from nature-based solutions to technology-focused approaches, with a landmark partnership with Norway signalling a new era of high-integrity, technology-based carbon trading under the Paris Agreement. At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) held in Belém, Brazil, Indonesia has reinforced its position as a frontrunner in climate action by advancing its low-carbon technology agenda and strengthening bilateral cooperation with Norway in international carbon trading. This strategic move marks a significant evolution from their earlier emphasis on nature-based solutions towards technology-driven approaches to emissions reduction under Article 6 of…