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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Amazon has added lower-carbon fuel inset credits and superpollutant neutralisation credits to its Sustainability Exchange, offering corporations targeted tools to reduce greenhouse gas footprints without on-site changes, marking a significant step in supply-chain decarbonisation efforts. Amazon is broadening the suite of carbon-credit products it makes available through its Sustainability Exchange, aiming to give suppliers and other corporate customers new pathways to reduce reported greenhouse gas footprints without necessarily changing on-site operations. According to an Amazon news release, the company has added lower‑carbon fuel (LCF) inset credits and superpollutant neutralisation credits to the exchange. The LCF inset credits are generated by…
Cape Town hosts the fourth Africa’s Green Economy Summit, presenting a deal-ready portfolio of climate projects from over 25 countries, aiming to unlock approximately US$3.09 billion in green investments to accelerate continent-wide decarbonisation and sustainable development. Cape Town this week will host the fourth edition of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), presenting a curated portfolio of deal-ready climate projects from more than 25 countries that together seek roughly US$3.09 billion in financing, organisers say. Running from 24 to 27 February under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green and Blue Solutions,” the event is organised as…
US carmakers face financial and strategic challenges as regulatory relaxations and market dynamics reshape the future of electrification, contrasting with a booming global EV sector driven by targeted investments and policy support. For an industry that once set global standards for mass manufacture and automotive innovation, the past decade has delivered a stark reversal: US carmakers now confront large-scale financial losses, fractured strategy on electrification and a regulatory environment that has eased pressure to accelerate the transition away from internal combustion. This month’s string of multibillion-dollar charges , led by Ford’s $19.5 billion write-down followed by heavy impairments at General…
EDF’s revised timetable for Hinkley Point C reveals growing costs and delays, prompting industry and policymakers to prioritise wind power and flexible renewables for quicker, cheaper decarbonisation. EDF’s announcement that the first reactor at Hinkley Point C will not enter service until 2030 sharpens a familiar contention in UK energy planning: large new nuclear is becoming both slower and costlier than anticipated, while wind power continues to undercut it on delivered unit cost. According to reporting by The Guardian, EDF said the delay will force a €2.5bn hit to its accounts and raise the headline construction bill for Hinkley Point…
Europe faces a pivotal moment in securing its battery supply chains amidst plans to leverage local content conditions within the Industrial Accelerator Act, aiming to boost resilience, industrial sovereignty, and the green transition. Europe faces a strategic inflection point: securing supply chains for batteries and their key inputs is rapidly becoming central to industrial security and the decarbonisation of transport. According to a policy note by the Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment, leveraging local content conditions within the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is the pragmatic mechanism available now to steer public support towards building a domestic battery industry that is…
As federal climate regulations weaken, states are increasingly adopting incentives, zoning reforms, and regulations to fast-track the transition to clean energy, highlighting a fragmented but proactive approach to combating climate change. With federal climate rules dismantled, a growing number of states have moved to pick up the pace on decarbonisation, deploying a mix of incentives, zoning reforms and regulatory proposals aimed at keeping the energy transition on track while national policy retreats. The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent reversal of the “endangerment finding” , the scientific determination that carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare ,…
The landmark trade and investment framework between Washington and Tokyo commits $550 billion to strategic projects, blending energy security with low-carbon goals amid complex implementation challenges. When Washington and Tokyo unveiled a landmark trade and investment framework in 2025, much of the public debate focused on tariffs and market access. A close reading of the projects announced so far shows the pact’s strategic aim is infrastructure: large-scale power capacity, export gateways and specialised industrial production that together form the physical backbone for renewed U.S. manufacturing and energy competitiveness. The framework commits up to $550 billion in Japan-linked financing for U.S.…
The International Energy Agency forecasts a surge in global electricity consumption driven by industrial electrification and digital expansion, highlighting critical bottlenecks in grid capacity and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to meet decarbonisation goals. Global electricity demand is entering a period of sustained and rapid expansion that will reshape power systems and industrial decarbonisation strategies through the end of the decade, according to the International Energy Agency. The IEA’s Electricity 2026 assessment, published on 6 February, forecasts that electricity consumption will rise by more than 3.5% per year on average to 2030, driven by heavier industrial electrification, accelerating uptake…
London’s fashion industry transitions from creative provocation to regulatory discipline, implementing comprehensive sustainability measures aligned with Copenhagen and EU frameworks, signalling a new era of transparency and operational responsibility. London’s fashion season has shifted from theatrical provocation to regulatory discipline as the British Fashion Council’s sustainability requirements take full effect for the 2026 season. Where the capital once celebrated creative disorder, designers now enter a landscape where traceability, materials certification and data-linked product records are mandatory conditions for participation, especially for labels supported by the BFC’s NEWGEN initiative. The Association with Copenhagen’s framework is explicit. According to Vogue, the BFC…
Berlin-based Minespider unveils Recircle.market, a digital platform designed to streamline the trading and refurbishment of second‑life EV batteries, supporting Europe’s evolving sustainability and circular economy goals. Berlin-based traceability software firm Minespider this week unveiled Recircle.market, a digital marketplace intended to streamline commercial activity across the electric vehicle (EV) battery reuse, refurbishment and recycling ecosystem as Europe presses ahead with tighter sustainability rules. According to the company, the platform , developed from the EU-funded RECIRCULATE project , lets market participants register, list assets or services and transact directly with counterparties along the battery lifecycle. Minespider positions the marketplace as a hub…