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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Algoma Steel Group Inc. has completed a $500 million financing deal backed by Canadian and Ontario governments, supporting its shift to Electric Arc Furnace steelmaking and pioneering one of North America’s largest industrial decarbonization projects. Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, has successfully completed a significant $500 million financing transaction with the Governments of Canada and Ontario, marking a pivotal step in its ongoing industrial transformation. This financing, announced in November 2025, includes $400 million from the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation (CEEFC), a subsidiary of the Canada…
Rio Tinto commits over A$35 million to support the development of Calix’s hydrogen-enabled Zesty steel technology in Western Australia, marking a strategic shift towards scalable, low-emissions ironmaking amid global decarbonisation efforts. Rio Tinto has committed over A$35 million (approximately $22 million) to support the advancement of Calix’s hydrogen-enabled Zesty steel technology in Western Australia, marking a significant step in the company’s portfolio approach to industrial decarbonisation. This investment underpins a joint development agreement aimed at accelerating a demonstration plant in Kwinana, south of Perth, that strives to produce low-emissions iron from Pilbara ore through a novel combination of electric heating…
Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a novel nanofibre air filter that transforms standard HVAC systems into efficient, renewable energy-powered carbon capture devices, promising a scalable route to industrial decarbonisation and improved indoor air quality. Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) have developed a novel nanofiber air filter that could fundamentally transform existing building ventilation systems into effective carbon-capture devices, promising a practical and scalable solution towards industrial decarbonisation. Published in Science Advances, the innovation harnesses carbon nanofiber-based filters that can be retrofitted into standard HVAC systems across homes, offices, schools,…
Mapei has inaugurated a €11 million research and development centre in Sagstua, Norway, dedicated to pioneering low-carbon concrete technologies with the goal of cutting emissions by 450,000 tonnes by 2030 and setting a global benchmark in sustainable construction. Mapei has launched a new research and development centre in Sagstua, Nord-Odal, Norway, dedicated to advancing sustainable concrete technology. The project, representing an investment of approximately €11 million, aims to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with cement, concrete, and mortar production, materials that are essential to construction but also major contributors to global emissions. According to Mapei, concrete accounts for about…
Attentive.ai’s new Beam AI platform automates manual construction takeoffs, boosting bid volumes and operational efficiency amid rising industry pressures, supported by a $30.5 million Series B funding round. The construction industry is facing increasing pressure as major infrastructure and data centre projects accelerate, with many preconstruction teams, particularly in the United States, still relying heavily on manual processes and spreadsheets, causing significant inefficiencies. Addressing this critical challenge, Attentive.ai has developed Beam AI, a sophisticated platform that fully automates construction takeoff processes, aiming to reduce manual labour while increasing bid volumes. Beam AI’s capabilities have garnered trust from over 1,100 contractors…
Houston-based venture studio 8 Clockwise teams up with Calgary’s CarboMat to commercialise innovative carbon materials derived from industrial waste, aiming to reduce emissions and strengthen North America’s supply chains in clean energy technology. 8 Clockwise, a Houston-based venture studio specialising in industrial decarbonisation and clean-technology ventures, has announced a strategic partnership with Calgary-based CarboMat Inc., a company developing sustainable carbon fibres and battery-grade anode materials from carbon-rich industrial by-products. The collaboration aims to scale and commercialise low-cost carbon fibres and battery anode materials, positioning both companies to expand their impact within advanced materials and energy storage sectors. According to the…
Australian cleantech company MCi Carbon has operationalised its Myrtle demonstration plant, marking a major step forward in turning industrial CO₂ emissions into low-carbon building materials, supported by significant international partnerships and government funding. MCi Carbon, an Australian cleantech company, has reached a pivotal milestone in the industrial carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) sector with its Newcastle-based demonstration plant, Myrtle, now operational and poised for industrial trials. This breakthrough development was unveiled at COP30, spotlighting a tangible advancement in the commercialisation of mineral carbonation technology, an innovative process that captures CO₂ and mineral residues and converts them into saleable building materials.…
The Construction Materials Carbon Progress Summit in Washington, D.C., brings together industry leaders from cement, concrete, and steel sectors to discuss innovations, standards, and strategies for reducing embodied carbon in construction materials amidst evolving regulatory landscapes. Concrete Products and Cement Optimized are partnering with Climate Earth to host the Construction Materials Carbon Progress (CMCP) Summit on December 4-5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. This event is a focused industry response to growing concerns about carbon dioxide emissions associated with concrete, cement, and steel used in construction. It aims to bring together a specialised audience from cement, concrete, and steel production sectors…
Archer Daniels Midland has begun operations at the world’s largest bioethanol CCS facility in Nebraska, utilising a repurposed natural gas pipeline to transport and store CO₂ emissions permanently underground, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has commenced operations at what is now the world’s largest bioethanol carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility, located at its corn processing complex in Columbus, Nebraska. This milestone project captures carbon dioxide (CO₂) generated during the ethanol fermentation process and transports it for permanent underground storage, marking a significant advancement in industrial decarbonisation within the biofuels sector. The carbon capture…
Canada’s Budget 2025 unveils a comprehensive climate strategy featuring enhanced carbon pricing, extended tax credits for carbon capture, and regulatory reforms aimed at making the country a global leader in clean energy by 2050, though key industries like EOR face exclusion from incentives. Canada’s Budget 2025 introduces a comprehensive Climate Competitiveness Strategy designed to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and position the country as a global clean energy leader by 2050. Central to this strategy are enhancements to the industrial carbon pricing system, streamlined regulations, and targeted tax incentives aimed at fostering investment in net-zero technologies within key sectors of the Canadian…