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…
Top stories
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…
Featured Topics
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.…
All Stories
eCloudEdge’s NeoEdge platform, built on AWS, revolutionises industrial data management by seamlessly integrating AI and IoT at the edge, boosting operational efficiency across manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. eCloudEdge, a pioneering company founded in 2024, is making significant strides in industrial digital transformation by merging artificial intelligence (AI) with Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing technologies. At the core of its innovation is NeoEdge, an AIoT Edge Orchestration Platform designed to serve as a digital bridge between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), addressing longstanding integration challenges across key industries such as manufacturing, transportation, and energy. NeoEdge enables…
Material Evolution has secured the 2025 Constructing Excellence National Innovation Award for its pioneering ultra-low carbon cement, MevoCem, which significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and fosters sustainable construction practices across the UK. Material Evolution (Mevo) has been honoured with the National Innovation Award at the 2025 Constructing Excellence Awards, recognising its pioneering work in ultra-low carbon cement production. This accolade follows their earlier success at the regional Constructing Excellence Wales Innovation Awards and marks a significant endorsement of Mevo’s transformative approach to sustainable construction materials. The company’s innovative process utilises artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a patented alkali fusion technology that…
China is rapidly advancing its AI capabilities with record-breaking computing power, extensive model releases, and strategic investments, positioning itself as a global leader in the evolving artificial intelligence industry. This year marks a pivotal transition for AI large models, moving from experimental proof-of-concept stages to broad commercial deployment across numerous industries, according to the Global Computing Power Trends Report (2026) unveiled at the Global Computing Conference in Shenzhen, China. This shift signals a profound global transformation driven by artificial intelligence, with China prominently positioned as a key actor in this technological revolution. Liu Zhihong, a Council Member of the Global…
Schneider Electric’s collaborative efforts with Brazil’s government and strategic research reveal a pathway to cutting industrial emissions by up to 60% by 2050, positioning Brazil as a leader in sustainable industrial transformation at COP30. As the world’s attention converges on COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Schneider Electric is playing a pivotal role in advancing the agenda of industrial decarbonisation, positioning the South American nation as a critical example of how emerging economies can balance climate ambitions with economic growth. In collaboration with Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC), Schneider Electric has presented new research and strategic frameworks that…
The emergence of cognitive capitalism signifies a profound shift in global economic and production landscapes, driven by AI and adaptive knowledge systems that redefine enterprise architecture, value creation, and societal structures in the 21st century. The emergence of cognitive capitalism signals a profound reconfiguration of the global economic and production landscape, extending beyond the transformations that marked the industrial and digital eras. Traditionally, industrial capitalism was powered by energy and mechanical force, and later, digital capitalism hinged on information flow and connectivity. Cognitive capitalism, however, pivots on the ability of systems to learn, adapt, and continually improve, repositioning knowledge and…
The World Cement Association warns that current policies and rising energy and carbon costs could lead to cement prices tripling or quadrupling in Europe, calling for balanced, collaborative decarbonisation strategies to prevent industry and infrastructure risks. The World Cement Association (WCA) has issued a stark warning about the future of cement prices in Europe, projecting that current policies could cause prices to triple or even quadruple. Speaking at the European Cement Decarbonisation Summit 2025 in Frankfurt, WCA Director Emir Adiguzel outlined the multifaceted challenges confronting the sector, including soaring energy costs, persistent global overcapacity, and the growing impact of carbon…
As South Korea gears up for upcoming roundtable discussions and legislative reforms, the country aims to bolster its climate ambitions with a comprehensive strategy to transition to a low-carbon industrial future, aligning with global trends and addressing domestic energy and legal challenges. South Korea is intensifying its efforts to foster carbon-neutral industries and accelerate its transition to carbon neutrality, as the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment recently announced a series of roundtable discussions involving industry leaders and experts. These dialogues, scheduled over the coming three weeks, aim to establish a robust institutional foundation for nurturing emerging carbon-neutral sectors such…
Western Australia is leading a transformative shift towards sustainable industrial growth by deploying a strategic green steel initiative that leverages government procurement reforms, renewable energy, and industrial recycling to stimulate local manufacturing and decarbonisation efforts. Western Australia is charting a progressive path toward sustainable industrial development through a strategic green steel initiative centred on government procurement reforms. The State Government’s initiative prioritises the use of locally manufactured green steel in major infrastructure projects, a move designed to simultaneously advance decarbonisation objectives and stimulate economic diversification. Premier Roger Cook has articulated this dual-benefit vision, emphasising how government procurement can catalyse the…
As the UK aims for net zero by 2050, strengthened measurement and verification processes are crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of public sector decarbonisation initiatives, leveraging digital tools and advanced data strategies to achieve tangible emissions reductions. Decarbonisation has become a central focus for the UK’s public sector as the nation strives to meet its ambitious net zero emissions target by 2050. Central to this effort is the UK government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), which provides vital grant funding to public bodies for heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency improvements. Managed by Salix Finance, the scheme aims to reduce emissions…
Canadian cleantech firm CarbonCure is revolutionising construction with its CO₂-utilising concrete technology, significantly reducing emissions and advancing global efforts toward sustainable industry transformation. CarbonCure Technologies, a pioneering Canadian cleantech firm, is making significant strides in industrial decarbonisation through its innovative carbon dioxide utilization technology for concrete production. At the forefront of this transformation is Kristal Kaye, who became CarbonCure’s Interim CEO in mid-2025 after serving as CFO since 2024. Known for her pragmatic leadership honed over three decades across diverse sectors including mining and energy, Kaye is directing the company with a focus on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and customer…