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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China’s national emissions trading system has broadened its scope to include steel, cement, and aluminium, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation and global climate commitments amid rising carbon prices and policy reforms. China’s national emissions trading system (ETS) has entered a significant new phase following a major announcement that extends the scheme’s coverage to heavy industries such as steel, aluminum, and cement. This expansion marks a pivotal shift from the ETS’s original focus on the power sector, rapidly broadening its reach and influence within China’s industrial landscape. Industry participants and market observers have responded swiftly to the news, driving…
Emerging AI technologies are revolutionising the monitoring of tropical forests, enabling near real-time detection of illegal activities and supporting global conservation initiatives amidst ongoing environmental threats. In an effort to enhance protection of the world’s vital tropical forests, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being deployed to detect illegal deforestation activities more swiftly and accurately. This technological advancement could prove crucial in combating the alarming rates of forest loss, particularly in critical regions like the Amazon rainforest, which remains under dire threat despite recent global awareness campaigns. At the centre of this innovation is the use of AI-powered analysis of satellite…
Small and medium-sized manufacturers are increasingly adopting Odoo AI to tackle persistent challenges in inventory accuracy, production scheduling, quality control, and supply chain management, driving significant cost savings and operational improvements. Nearly 60% of small and medium-sized manufacturers face persistent challenges in maintaining accurate inventory, which often results in costly errors and lost revenue. Addressing this issue and other operational inefficiencies in manufacturing is increasingly reliant on advanced automation powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Odoo AI stands out as a transformative suite of tools designed to help manufacturers elevate precision, streamline workflows, and improve overall productivity. One of the core…
A new study indicates that small modular reactors (SMRs) have the potential to deliver up to 700 gigawatts of capacity by 2050, transforming industrial sectors across North America and Europe as part of the clean energy transition. A recent independent study commissioned by uranium enrichment firm Urenco, and conducted by consultancy LucidCatalyst, highlights the transformative potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) in decarbonising key industrial sectors across North America and Europe. The report, titled ‘A new nuclear world: how small modular reactors can power industry’, projects that by 2050 SMRs could deliver up to 700 gigawatts (GW) of capacity, supporting…
Ofgem invests £164 million in National Gas to advance critical hydrogen transmission pipelines, enhancing the UK’s push towards a resilient, low-carbon energy system and cementing its position as a leader in hydrogen economy development. Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, has granted £164 million to National Gas to progress to the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for three critical hydrogen transmission pipelines, reinforcing the nation’s strategic shift towards hydrogen as a cornerstone of its decarbonisation agenda. This funding allocation breaks down into £67 million for the St Fergus-Teesside route, £40 million for the North West pipeline, and £57 million for…
Japan aims to nearly 30-fold boost its carbon capture, utilisation, and storage capacity by 2035, relying on international storage collaborations to overcome cross-border transport challenges and lead regional industrial decarbonisation efforts. Japan is poised for a significant expansion in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) capacity, with projections indicating a nearly 30-fold increase from the current 0.3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 12.5 Mtpa by 2035. This rapid scale-up positions Japan as one of the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing markets for CCUS, driven largely by heavy industry sectors such as steel and petrochemicals, which face substantial challenges in cutting emissions.…
Danish utility Ørsted has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first major energy company to fully complete its green transformation, significantly cutting emissions and boosting renewable energy share amid COP30 negotiations. Danish utility Ørsted has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first major energy company to fully complete its green transformation, a landmark moment in the global energy sector’s journey toward decarbonisation. As confirmed amid the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Ørsted has successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by more than 98% from its 2006 baseline and raised its renewable energy share to…
Heidelberg Materials UK is set to launch the UK’s first large-scale carbon-capture cement plant in North Wales by 2029, marking a pivotal step in the industry’s drive towards net-zero emissions and transforming construction supply chains and practices. The UK construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation with the imminent launch of the nation’s first large-scale carbon-capture cement plant. Cement production, long one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonise due to inherent process emissions from heating limestone, accounts for approximately 8% of global CO₂ emissions. In the UK alone, despite a 63% reduction since 1990 mainly from…
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has launched the groundbreaking Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal, the world’s first AI-driven platform for real-time environmental data analysis, during COP30 in Brazil, marking a major leap in sustainable governance. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has unveiled the Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal (ADSOEP), a pioneering environmental monitoring platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) held in Brazil in November 2025. This initiative represents a global first in environmental monitoring and reporting by harnessing…
Hydro has announced a NOK 2.5 billion investment in the Illvatn pumped storage power plant, set to bolster Norway’s renewable energy capacity and support the company’s goal of zero-carbon aluminium production by 2050. After nearly two decades of deliberation, Hydro has confirmed its commitment to the most significant hydropower development in Norway in over 20 years: the Illvatn pumped storage power plant. The project will be located in Luster Municipality and construction is set to begin in November, with operations expected to commence by 2030. This development signals a crucial step forward in the company’s strategy to bolster renewable energy…