India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
A new industrial recycling plant in Bavaria marks a pivotal step for Europe’s battery supply chain, promising to reduce reliance on imports and accelerate the continent’s electrification goals through innovative, cost-competitive recovery of critical materials. Europe’s scramble for critical battery materials has found a practical foothold with the start of…
At this year’s ChangeNow summit, industry leaders called for a fundamental overhaul of the fashion sector’s business model, emphasising circularity, transparency, and innovative technologies to address environmental and social challenges. PARIS , At this year’s ChangeNow summit the conversation around fashion shifted from searching for fixes to questioning the sector’s…
Industry groups and analysts warn that the European Union’s draft Industrial Accelerator Act may fall short of its potential to promote sustainable demand for low‑carbon materials without stronger rules, localisation requirements, and a credible labelling system. A draft of the European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) risks falling short of…
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India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and the practical constraints of energy security and financing. The Union Cabinet has adopted updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for 2031–2035 that include a target for non‑fossil fuel sources to comprise 60% of installed electricity generation capacity by 2035, a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity of GDP from 2005…
A new industrial recycling plant in Bavaria marks a pivotal step for Europe’s battery supply chain, promising to reduce reliance on imports and accelerate the continent’s electrification goals through innovative, cost-competitive recovery of critical materials. Europe’s scramble for critical battery materials has found a practical foothold with the start of industrial-scale recycling in Bavaria, a development that could shift supply economics as the continent electrifies transport and industry. According to a report by tech.eu and company statements, Munich-based recycler tozero has commissioned an industrial demonstration plant at Chemical Park Gendorf capable of processing in excess of 1,500 tonnes of end-of-life…
At this year’s ChangeNow summit, industry leaders called for a fundamental overhaul of the fashion sector’s business model, emphasising circularity, transparency, and innovative technologies to address environmental and social challenges. PARIS , At this year’s ChangeNow summit the conversation around fashion shifted from searching for fixes to questioning the sector’s very economics: industry leaders argued the challenge is no longer finding solutions but remaking the model that produces and values clothing. The three‑day event, held at the Grand Palais Éphémère and attended by tens of thousands, featured a dedicated fashion programme that placed circularity, transparency and services at the centre…
Industry groups and analysts warn that the European Union’s draft Industrial Accelerator Act may fall short of its potential to promote sustainable demand for low‑carbon materials without stronger rules, localisation requirements, and a credible labelling system. A draft of the European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) risks falling short of its potential to create sustainable demand for low‑carbon steel and other decarbonised materials unless it is strengthened with clearer rules and targeted financing, analysts and industry groups warn. A policy proposal currently under discussion would oblige public procurement and certain support schemes to source a minimum share of low‑emission materials…
The US Department of Energy has announced a $500 million funding initiative to accelerate domestic processing, recycling, and manufacturing of critical battery materials, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources and strengthen North American supply chains. The U.S. Department of Energy has opened a $500 million competitive funding round to accelerate domestic capacity for critical minerals processing, battery materials manufacturing and recycling, signalling a major federal push to shorten supply chains for advanced batteries used in energy, transport, defence and grid resilience. According to the Department of Energy, the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), issued by the Office of Critical…
India has formalised updated climate commitments aiming for a 60% non-fossil fuel share by 2035, balancing domestic energy security with long-term decarbonisation goals amidst international support challenges. India has formalised new mid‑century climate commitments that aim to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels while reflecting cautious domestic planning and…
A new industrial recycling plant in Bavaria marks a pivotal step for Europe’s battery supply chain, promising to reduce reliance on imports and accelerate the continent’s electrification goals through innovative, cost-competitive recovery of critical materials. Europe’s scramble for critical battery materials has found a practical foothold with the start of…
At this year’s ChangeNow summit, industry leaders called for a fundamental overhaul of the fashion sector’s business model, emphasising circularity, transparency, and innovative technologies to address environmental and social challenges. PARIS , At this year’s ChangeNow summit the conversation around fashion shifted from searching for fixes to questioning the sector’s…
Industry groups and analysts warn that the European Union’s draft Industrial Accelerator Act may fall short of its potential to promote sustainable demand for low‑carbon materials without stronger rules, localisation requirements, and a credible labelling system. A draft of the European Union’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) risks falling short of…
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At this year’s ChangeNow summit, industry leaders called for a fundamental overhaul of the fashion sector’s business model, emphasising circularity, transparency, and innovative technologies to address environmental and social challenges. PARIS , At this year’s ChangeNow summit the conversation around fashion shifted from searching for fixes to questioning the sector’s very economics: industry leaders argued the challenge is no longer finding solutions but remaking the model that produces and values clothing. The three‑day event, held at the Grand Palais Éphémère and attended by tens of thousands, featured a dedicated fashion programme that placed circularity, transparency and services at the centre…
Advances in digital takeoff tools are transforming early-stage planning, enabling the construction industry to cut emissions and waste by delivering more accurate material estimates, tightening procurement, and fostering a culture of sustainability. Construction’s imbalance , the pressure to deliver more, faster, while conserving scarce resources , is finally being addressed with a practical lever: precision estimating. Once treated as an administrative convenience, takeoff accuracy is increasingly recognised as an emissions and waste-reduction tool that changes decisions made long before plant and labour arrive on site. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, buildings and construction account for roughly 37–38% of…
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Research reveals widespread adoption of renewable energy and electrification by English councils, but persistent financial, skills, and technological challenges jeopardise their ability to meet net-zero targets by 2050 without sustained investment and streamlined funding mechanisms. Research by Schneider Electric indicates that while English local authorities have accelerated measures such as building retrofits, renewable installations and the electrification of infrastructure, a lack of sustained funding threatens their ability to reach net-zero by 2050. The company’s Freedom of Information analysis of 199 councils found two-thirds are uncertain they will meet the statutory target, with 79% citing budget constraints as a major impediment.…
Industry forecasts predict a substantial increase in US battery energy storage systems in 2026, with deployments projected to reach 70 GWh, driven by utility-scale projects and expanding behind-the-meter systems, mainly in California, Texas, and Arizona. The United States is set for another substantial year of battery deployment as industry forecasters point to continued maturation of grid and behind‑the‑meter storage markets. According to the report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, US battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments are expected to reach about 70 GWh in 2026, roughly 21% higher than 2025, supported by both utility‑scale…
Mitsui & Co. Project Solutions and NIKE Japan have launched a pioneering virtual PPA, utilising Non-FIT Non-Fossil Certificates from local PV projects to meet Nike’s operational emissions targets and support Japan’s renewable growth. Mitsui & Co. Project Solutions has agreed a long-term virtual power purchase arrangement with NIKE Japan Group that will supply renewable energy attributes equivalent to the full electricity use of the sportswear firm’s owned and operated sites in Japan. Under the contract Mitsui will deliver Non-FIT Non-Fossil Certificates from 16 photovoltaic installations within the TEPCO transmission area, representing 18 megawatts of capacity made up of 3 MW…
A new report by Abatable highlights how the voluntary carbon market is transitioning from opportunistic trades to risk-managed procurement, with mandatory demand and supply tightness shaping prices and project standards through 2026 and beyond. The voluntary carbon market is shifting from opportunistic trades to structured, risk-managed procurement as new compliance requirements, long-term offtake agreements and a tightening supply of high-integrity credits reshape corporate buying and pricing through 2026 and beyond, according to a new report by Abatable. Abatable’s study, The Carbon Market Dimensions that Matter in 2026, argues that buyers are increasingly building portfolios to manage delivery, reputational and performance…
Mars has secured the majority of output from a Swedish onshore wind farm as part of its strategy to decarbonise operations across Europe, highlighting a trend towards complex, integrated renewable procurement agreements among corporations. Mars has secured the bulk of output from a newly commissioned Swedish onshore wind farm, deepening its corporate procurement of clean power in Europe as part of an aggressive decarbonisation push. According to ESG Today and a Mars news release distributed via PR Newswire, the company has contracted for 70% of the annual generation from the 277 MW Kölvallen Wind Farm, equivalent to roughly 670 GWh…
As costs decline and policy incentives persist, industrial facilities are increasingly adopting photovoltaic arrays as a cost-effective and resilient energy solution, transforming their operational strategy beyond sustainability branding. Industrial facilities with expansive roofs are increasingly viewing photovoltaic arrays as an operational lever rather than a purely green marketing exercise, driven by steep declines in system costs, persistent fiscal incentives and the operational benefits of on-site generation. A Deloitte analysis of industrial manufacturing’s role in the energy transition highlights the sector’s twin imperatives: lowering energy spend and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. For manufacturers consuming multi‑megawatt loads, the economics of deploying…
Mexico is set to strengthen its climate commitments through the creation of the Mexican Registry for the Green Transition (RMX), a national standard aimed at expanding local offsets and supporting emissions reduction efforts, with industry stakeholders actively engaging in upcoming regulatory developments. Mexico is moving to bolster its domestic carbon market with the creation of the Mexican Registry for the Green Transition (RMX), a national crediting standard designed to expand locally generated offsets and support the country’s emissions reduction framework. According to analysis published by JD Supra, the initiative is being advanced by the Mexican Stock Exchange together with the…
Nine major Canadian general contractors have collaborated to identify actionable strategies to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions on construction sites, with potential cuts of up to 75% by 2040, amid surging housing and infrastructure demand. Canada’s largest general contractors have for the first time pooled project-level data to map practical, near-term routes for cutting greenhouse gas emissions on job sites while meeting the country’s looming construction demand. Nine firms, Aecon, Bird, Chandos, EllisDon, Graham, Ledcor, Multiplex, PCL and Pomerleau, worked with The Transition Accelerator to analyse operational information from over 600 projects and produce the report Growing and Greening Canadian…
Emerging from labs and pilot projects, enhanced rock weathering offers the potential to permanently sequester up to a gigatonne of CO₂ annually by 2100, driven by technological advances, private sector investment, and policy development. Enhanced rock weathering is emerging from laboratories and pilot fields as a potentially large-scale carbon removal tool capable of permanently locking up atmospheric CO₂ by speeding up a slow geological reaction. According to a piece by CarbonCredits.com, recent modelling indicates that, under broad deployment, the approach could remove around 350 million tonnes of CO₂ each year by 2050. The technique relies on grinding silicate or basalt…
The tech giant reaches a historic milestone by fully matching its annual global electricity consumption with renewable sources, marking a significant step towards its goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030, supported by major contracts and innovative technologies. Microsoft said on 18 February 2026 that it has for the first time matched all of its annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy, a milestone the company presents as a central stepping stone in its wider plan to become carbon negative by 2030. According to Microsoft’s corporate blog, the achievement rests on roughly 40 gigawatts of contracted clean energy across 26…