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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India is positioning hydrogen at the core of its steel decarbonisation plans, aiming for self-reliance and global leadership through cost reductions, technological innovation, and strategic investments in green steel production by 2047. India is poised to place hydrogen at the centre of its steel sector’s decarbonisation strategy, driven by rapidly declining hydrogen prices and an ambition to enhance global competitiveness. According to Union Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik, speaking at the CII Steel Summit 2025, hydrogen could become a viable alternative to natural gas within five to ten years, placing the ‘DRI plus Hydrogen’ production route as a cornerstone of green…
Heidelberg Materials receives EU Innovation Fund backing for four major CO₂ capture projects in Belgium, France, Italy and Poland, marking a significant step forward in the cement sector’s transition to near-zero emissions and broader industrial decarbonisation efforts. Heidelberg Materials has been awarded grants from the EU Innovation Fund to support four major carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects across Europe, marking a significant advancement in decarbonisation efforts within the cement industry. These projects, located in Belgium, France, Italy, and Poland, are poised to drive large-scale emissions reductions while fostering innovation and reinforcing Heidelberg Materials’ leadership in the transition toward…
ThroughPut.ai’s AI-driven platform is transforming manufacturing by reducing carbon emissions and boosting operational efficiency, exemplified by a global packaging company’s success in aligning sustainability with profitability. Manufacturing industries face intensifying pressure to balance sustainability targets with ongoing profitability—a complex challenge heightened by the resource-intensive nature of traditional production processes. In this context, ThroughPut.ai’s AI-driven platform is emerging as a definitive solution, demonstrating how advanced artificial intelligence can simultaneously cut carbon emissions and optimise operational efficiency within manufacturers’ supply chains. A prime example is a global supplier of metal and glass packaging solutions with 57 plants across 12 countries and a…
Canadian company CURA has introduced a revolutionary electrochemical technology that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions in cement production, promising a scalable and cost-effective solution to one of the sector’s most challenging environmental issues. CURA, a Canadian climate tech company, has unveiled a novel electrochemical technology designed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions in cement production, one of the most challenging sectors for industrial decarbonisation. Announcing its emergence from stealth mode, CURA claims its proprietary electricity-powered process can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 85%, while simultaneously lowering both energy consumption and manufacturing costs. Cement production traditionally involves calcining limestone, a…
BrainChip Holdings Ltd introduces the AKD1500, a neuromorphic co-processor designed to deliver high-performance AI directly on low-power edge devices, revolutionising applications from wearables to industrial sensors. BrainChip Holdings Ltd is spearheading a significant shift in artificial intelligence by bringing advanced AI capabilities directly to low-power edge devices with its newly unveiled AKD1500 co-processor. Unveiled at Embedded World North America, this neuromorphic Edge AI accelerator sets a new standard for efficiency and performance, processing an impressive 800 giga operations per second (GOPS) at under 300 milliwatts of power consumption. This breakthrough is particularly relevant for battery-powered wearables, smart sensors, and thermally…
Dark Matter Materials, a Canadian startup spun out from the University of Alberta, has developed a nano catalyst that enables efficient, low-cost hydrogen generation and plastic waste recycling, potentially transforming global energy and waste management systems. In 2022, University of Alberta chemistry researcher Dr. Robin Hamilton made a serendipitous discovery that promises to reshape the landscape of industrial decarbonisation and clean energy production. While investigating more efficient methods to convert bitumen into synthetic crude oil, Hamilton observed an unprecedented chemical reaction: placing a low-cost, non-toxic, and abundant material in water spontaneously generated hydrogen gas at room temperature. This breakthrough sparked…
A new report highlights the urgency of coordinated action between industry and policymakers to cut emissions from buildings, a sector responsible for over a third of global greenhouse gases. The ‘ambition loop’ seeks to foster collaboration through measurement standards, carbon pricing, and innovative policies to achieve near-zero emissions by 2030. Efforts to decarbonise the built environment are gaining momentum, but a recent report by global consultancy Arup and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) highlights that more coordinated action from both industry and policymakers is urgently needed. The built environment sector currently accounts for over one-third of global…
Spain’s innovative approach repurposes wind turbine blade waste into sustainable concrete, reducing carbon emissions and tackling industrial waste at scale, with major projects demonstrating its potential impact. In response to mounting environmental challenges, Spain is pioneering an innovative approach that tackles two pressing issues simultaneously: the growing accumulation of wind turbine blade waste and the need to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete production. This approach, led by companies like Acciona and Holcim, transforms shredded wind turbine blades into a key component of sustainable concrete, marking a significant advance in industrial decarbonisation and circular economy practices. At Acciona’s Technology Center…
During GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, Magna AI and TechnoVal announced a landmark $300 million partnership to drive AI-powered industrial modernization across the Middle East and Africa, focusing on data sovereignty, security, and sustainable growth. During GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai, Magna AI, a newly formed global full-value-chain AI Transformation Factory in partnership with Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), announced a landmark $300 million strategic alliance with TechnoVal, a prominent SAP Gold Partner specializing in digital transformation solutions across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This alliance represents one of the most ambitious AI-driven…
Paris-based startup Altrove closes $10 million seed funding to fast-track AI-designed, eco-friendly materials that could revolutionise supply chains and advance Europe’s decarbonisation efforts. Paris-based deeptech startup Altrove has successfully closed a $10 million seed funding round, led by venture capital firm Alven, with participation from Bpifrance’s Digital Venture fund, Contrarian Ventures, and Emblem. This latest investment brings the company’s total capital raised to $14 million, following an earlier €3.7 million pre-seed round in mid-2024. Altrove harnesses artificial intelligence alongside automated laboratory synthesis and self-learning characterisation to drastically reduce the timeline for discovering new materials—from years to mere weeks—while also focusing…