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 new £2 million initiative led by the ScotCharge consortium aims to accelerate the electrification of Scotland’s heavy goods vehicle fleet, leveraging innovative data analysis and infrastructure strategies to meet the country’s net zero targets by 2045. A major collaborative initiative has been launched to accelerate the decarbonisation of Scotland’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector, a critical move towards achieving the Scottish Government’s net zero target by 2045. The ScotCharge consortium, backed by Transport Scotland through a £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund, unites three leading fleet electrification companies, Fleete, VEV, and Dynamon, in a concerted effort…
At DECARBON 2026, industry leaders showcased decisive moves towards technology-driven climate solutions, highlighting hydrogen infrastructure, digital innovations, and carbon capture as key to reshaping the energy sector’s sustainability efforts. The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant shift, moving decisively from aspirational intentions toward actionable, technology-driven decarbonisation strategies. This evolution was underscored at the Oil and Gas Decarbonisation Congress (DECARBON) 2026, held in February in Vösendorf, Austria, which convened industry leaders, technical experts, and project managers to explore practical solutions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. The congress reflected a broader industry imperative: addressing environmental accountability while grappling…
Global organisations are increasingly integrating climate considerations into their practices through new standards, following the landmark London Declaration, which aims to accelerate the transition to net zero by embedding sustainability deeply within industry frameworks. As the urgency to tackle climate change escalates, organisations globally are under increasing pressure to accelerate their transition to net zero. While the shift towards renewables, innovation investments, and safeguarding equity remain central, a less visible yet critical factor is gaining prominence: the role of international standards. These standards form the underlying frameworks that guide industries, shaping how products are made, services delivered, and now, crucially,…
A new report reveals Europe’s potential to harness end-of-life ship steel for greener industry practices, highlighting policy reforms, technological advancements, and the need for domestic recycling to meet climate goals and improve safety standards. A recent report published by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform, in collaboration with Sandbag – Smarter Climate Policy and the University of Tuscia, casts a critical spotlight on the untapped potential of scrap steel from end-of-life ships within the context of decarbonising the European steel industry. This comprehensive study underscores the vital need for Europe’s steel sector to transition swiftly from the traditional, carbon-intensive blast furnace steelmaking…
Epic Group’s innovative use of specialised high-temperature heat pumps at its Bhubaneswar facility marks a major step towards sustainable and low-carbon fashion production, promising significant emissions reductions and industry-wide impact. Epic Group has embarked on a pioneering journey towards sustainable manufacturing with the installation of high-temperature industrial heat pumps at its apparel facility in Bhubaneswar, India. This initiative represents a major advancement in the decarbonisation of fashion production processes, leveraging innovative technology to significantly reduce carbon emissions in a traditionally energy-intensive industry. The heat pumps operate by transferring heat using refrigerants, akin to air conditioners functioning in reverse. These systems…
The European Union commits over €600 million to 70 projects across 24 member states, aiming to advance zero-emission mobility through extensive electric, hydrogen, and alternative fuel infrastructure investments across multiple transport sectors. The European Union is intensifying its commitment to decarbonising transport and accelerating the transition to zero-emission mobility through a substantial injection of over €600 million into 70 projects across 24 member states. These initiatives, funded under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aim to develop and expand the critical infrastructure for alternative fuels along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). According…
At COP30 in Brazil, the UK steel sector endorses a landmark international agreement unifying GHG emissions measurement and low-carbon classifications, signalling a significant step toward global decarbonisation efforts in the industry. At the recent COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, the UK steel industry has expressed strong support for a landmark international agreement aimed at harmonising the measurement of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and establishing unified classifications for low-carbon steel. This effort brings together three major steel certification and standards bodies, ResponsibleSteel, Europe’s Low Emission Steel Standard (LESS), and China’s Low-carbon Emission Steel Standard (C2F Steel), under a common framework…
Microsoft and Sight Machine have unveiled a comprehensive Industrial AI solution combining cloud, edge, and on-premises technologies to streamline data unification and boost operational efficiency across manufacturing sectors. Manufacturers are increasingly recognising that unlocking the full potential of operational technology (OT) data is critical to driving substantial productivity and operational gains. In response to this imperative, Microsoft and Sight Machine have jointly launched a fully integrated Industrial AI solution, The Sight Machine and Microsoft Integrated Industrial AI Stack on Azure, designed to address the longstanding challenge of unifying fragmented OT data and accelerating industrial digital transformation. This new offering delivers…
A new Siemens report reveals that over 70% of energy sector leaders see AI and autonomous grid systems as key to boosting efficiency and reducing emissions, despite infrastructure and policy challenges. New research from Siemens, encapsulated in the Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025, underscores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in advancing the clean energy transition. Surveying 1,400 senior energy sector executives, the study reveals a strong consensus, with over 70 percent of respondents, on the essential contribution of AI and grid software in integrating renewables, facilitating electrification, and optimising energy efficiency to reduce fossil fuel dependency.…
The European Union unveils groundbreaking measures including the Industrial Accelerator Act and Green Lead Markets to fast-track its path towards climate neutrality by 2050, aiming to bolster green industrial growth amidst challenges of high costs and market transformation. The European Union is accelerating its efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, alongside an interim target of cutting net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. This ambitious agenda necessitates not only a fundamental shift in the decarbonisation of the energy system but also a transformative overhaul of energy-intensive industrial sectors. Central to the EU’s…