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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Emerging technologies in climate solutions face scaling challenges due to outdated investment models, geopolitical disparities, and political uncertainties, highlighting the urgent need for innovative financing approaches to meet net-zero targets. In the ongoing discourse around climate solutions, a critical consensus is emerging: innovation alone will not resolve the climate crisis, it requires substantial and sustained capital investment. Emerging technologies in climate tech, ranging from advanced energy storage and sustainable aviation fuels to regenerative agritech and circular material science, showcase immense promise. Yet, many climate entrepreneurs remain marginalized within the broader financial ecosystem, unable to transition from pilot projects to scalable…
While the EU launches its first pilot auction to cut industrial process heat emissions, individual European nations are ramping up nuclear capacity, signalling a shift in the continent’s clean energy strategy amid ongoing policy debates and regional supply decisions. As Europe intensifies its efforts to decarbonize the industrial heat sector, the potential role of nuclear power is gaining renewed attention amid the continent’s ambitious climate goals. The European Union’s recent launch of its inaugural pilot auction to drive industrial heat decarbonization marks a significant step forward, yet notably excludes the nuclear sector from participation. This exclusion has sparked debate over…
Ghana’s Free Zones are transforming into hubs for green manufacturing, leveraging solar power projects and policy incentives to drive sustainable industrial growth and attract international investment amidst global environmental standards. Ghana’s Free Zones are emerging as pivotal hubs for green manufacturing and sustainable industrialisation, aligning the country’s economic ambitions with the global imperative to integrate clean energy solutions into industrial development. With over 290 licensed enterprises currently operating, these zones are undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the twin pressures of global supply chains demanding environmentally responsible operations and the increasing viability of renewable energy investments. Two landmark solar initiatives…
Taiwan’s Covestro is at the forefront of integrating high-performance, low-carbon materials like recycled polycarbonate and TPU into AI devices, supporting global sustainability goals and enhancing device resilience amidst rapid technological advances. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a significant transformation across industries, prompting a parallel evolution in the materials used to build AI-related devices and products. At the forefront of this shift are innovative materials that not only enhance device performance but also address sustainability, a key focus as global regulations increasingly push for low-carbon and circular economy solutions. Taiwan’s Covestro Engineering Plastics Division is positioning itself…
Asia-based climate-tech firm Alternō has established a Japanese subsidiary, aiming to accelerate the deployment of innovative sand-based thermal batteries to cut industrial CO₂ emissions and promote sustainable heat solutions across Japan’s manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Alternō, an Asia-based climate-tech innovator specialising in sand-based thermal battery systems, has launched its Japanese subsidiary, Alternō Japan GK, in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This move marks a significant step in the company’s ambitious plan to decarbonize industrial heat—a sector accountable for over 30% of global CO₂ emissions—by providing affordable and zero-emission thermal energy storage solutions. Supported by the Ibaraki Prefecture Startup Visa Program and…
Foulath Holding partners with Yellow Door Energy to establish the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant in Bahrain, marking a significant leap towards the nation’s Net Zero 2060 target and renewable industrial growth. Foulath Holding, a key industrial player with significant steel investments including Bahrain Steel and SULB, has unveiled a landmark sustainability initiative in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, a leading renewable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa. This collaboration aims to establish a 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar power project in Bahrain, highlighted by the construction of what is being touted as the world’s largest single-site rooftop…
A leaked Department of Energy list reveals the cancellation of 647 clean energy and manufacturing projects across the US, threatening the nation’s energy innovation and economic growth amid bipartisan criticism and political tensions. A recently leaked Department of Energy (DOE) list has revealed the termination of 647 clean energy and manufacturing projects, with funding cuts exceeding $20 billion. This development significantly broadens the scope of previously disclosed cancellations, which had already raised alarms in industry and political circles. Key DOE offices impacted include the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), which lost over $12 billion in funds, and the Office…
As vulnerabilities in US CO₂ supply become increasingly apparent, industry leaders are investing in domestic, circular solutions—from biogenic capture to sustainable fuels—that promise to boost resilience and environmental goals amid global supply concerns. At industrial bottling plants and food processing sites, carbon dioxide (CO₂) serves as a critical enabler of efficient production, far beyond its reputation as a greenhouse gas. It is an essential input that provides the fizz in soft drinks, preserves food, supports metalwork, stabilizes water, and even plays a vital role in hospital and laboratory settings. However, the supply chain for CO₂ in the United States has…
Procter & Gamble has unveiled Supply Chain 3.0, a comprehensive overhaul combining workforce reductions, digitalisation, and localisation to achieve significant cost savings and fuel innovation amid global market challenges. Procter & Gamble (P&G) has launched an ambitious transformation program, dubbed “Supply Chain 3.0,” aimed at redesigning its global supply network to achieve $1.5 billion in cost-of-goods savings by fiscal 2026. This comprehensive initiative markedly departs from traditional productivity efforts by integrating workforce reduction, automation, and supply chain localization into a unified model designed to drive innovation, agility, and resilience amid inflationary pressures and tariff uncertainties. Central to the program is…
The European Union and India launch the Industrial Transition Accelerator to drive green technology adoption and sustainable growth, signalling a new phase in their climate partnership ahead of COP30. The European Union and India are significantly stepping up their collaboration to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, clean energy adoption, and climate action through initiatives such as the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA). Officially launched in India ahead of COP30, the ITA is designed to help Indian industries—particularly those sectors that are challenging to decarbonise—adopt green technologies, secure financing, and embark on sustainable growth pathways, according to Bartosz Przywara, Counsellor for Energy, Climate Action…