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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Romania is rapidly transforming into one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets, with installations expected to surpass 7 GW in early 2026, driven by policy support, European funding, and growing prosumer participation, heralding a significant shift in regional clean energy ambitions. Romania is rapidly scaling up photovoltaic capacity, transforming from a modest regional player into one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets as it seeks to reduce reliance on coal and meet EU decarbonisation objectives. According to Oilprice.com, the country expected installed solar capacity to exceed 7 GW in early 2026, a milestone underpinned by robust policy support, European funding…
In 2025, the UK’s commercial vehicle sector saw rapid electric bus growth driven by targeted funding and policies, contrasting with sluggish HGV adoption due to infrastructure hurdles, highlighting differing paths to decarbonisation. The United Kingdom’s commercial vehicle market showed a clear split in 2025 as electrification accelerated rapidly in buses while the truck sector cooled, industry data and specialist reporting show. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations in the bus, coach and minibus segment reached 9,259 last year, the strongest annual tally since 2008. Battery-electric and other zero-emission vehicles accounted for 2,523 of those…
Despite significant emissions reductions since 2000, Europe faces challenges in further cutting pollution from its most energy-hungry sectors. The EEA warns that deeper process changes, policy support, and technological innovation are essential to combat health costs and meet climate targets. Emissions from Europe’s most energy-hungry industries have fallen markedly since the turn of the century, yet momentum has slowed and the health and societal costs of pollution remain substantial, a new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) warns. The analysis , aimed at sectors central to industrial decarbonisation efforts , argues that incremental fixes will not suffice: deeper process…
Titan Cement Egypt is leading the nation’s cement sector shift with a $3 billion expansion plan, focusing on greener energy, increased exports, and adapting to tighter environmental standards, positioning itself at the forefront of Egypt’s industry renaissance. Titan Cement Egypt is positioning itself at the centre of Egypt’s cement industry transformation, marrying an aggressive expansion push with a concerted drive to decarbonise production and broaden export markets. In an interview with Zawya, Amr Reda, CEO of Titan Cement Egypt, described the shift toward alternative fuels as no mere compliance exercise but “a gate to the future” for Egyptian heavy industry.…
The UK’s new standard for net zero carbon buildings advances from pilot to official release in 2026, setting rigorous benchmarks across 13 sectors and promising to transform industry practices. A new, cross‑industry technical benchmark for net zero carbon buildings in the United Kingdom is moving from trial to formal launch, promising a consistent evidence‑based route for developers, designers and owners to demonstrate alignment with national carbon and energy budgets. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) began life as a collaborative initiative in 2022 when the Better Buildings Partnership, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS and…
The European Union’s new ban on destroying unsold clothing from 2026 will dramatically alter global supply chains, pushing manufacturers towards sustainable practices and reshaping industry standards. The European Union’s decision to outlaw the destruction of unsold apparel, accessories and footwear will force a structural shift across global supply chains, with suppliers in Asia likely to shoulder much of the operational and capital burden of compliance. According to the European Commission, new measures adopted under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) ban the intentional destruction of unsold clothing and shoes for large companies from 19 July 2026, with medium-sized firms…
BloombergNEF’s latest analysis reveals record-low costs for battery storage, accelerating solar-plus-storage deployment and reshaping the power sector amid rising prices for wind and thermal technologies. BloombergNEF’s latest Levelized Cost of Electricity analysis shows battery storage reached unprecedented cost levels in 2025, reshaping the economics of utility‑scale power and accelerating coupled solar-plus-storage deployments even as many renewable technologies saw rising prices. According to BloombergNEF, the global benchmark LCOE for a four‑hour battery project plunged 27% year‑on‑year to $78/MWh in 2025, a dramatic fall from costs a decade and more ago. The consultancy notes that four‑hour systems were priced below $100/MWh in…
India’s impending full membership of the International Energy Agency could reshape global energy strategy, expand decarbonisation initiatives, and influence supply chain resilience amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The International Energy Agency’s ministerial gathering in Paris has signalled that New Delhi’s long‑running effort to move from association to full membership is approaching its conclusion, a development with direct implications for global energy governance and industrial decarbonisation strategies. According to the report by InsightsonIndia, ministers at the Paris meeting indicated India’s bid has entered its final stages. The IEA itself has been engaging with India for several years: India became an association country…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is strengthening US collaborations to transform climate commitments into commercially viable projects, focusing on green hydrogen, grid modernisation, and sectoral decarbonisation amid shifting global policies and investments. Dubai’s state utility is intensifying its engagement with US clean‑technology stakeholders as it seeks to convert climate commitments into commercially viable projects across power, hydrogen and grid innovation. Officials from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority held a round of talks with a visiting US delegation led in part by Robert Hertzberg, a senior fellow at Mission Possible Partnership and a board member of First Public Hydrogen, exploring opportunities…
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have developed an AI-driven database and pipeline to identify magnetic materials that could reduce dependence on critical rare-earth elements, supporting greener technologies and faster innovation. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have assembled an AI-driven pipeline and a large experimental database intended to accelerate the search for permanent-magnet materials that could reduce reliance on constrained rare-earth elements critical to decarbonisation technologies. The project produced the Northeast Materials Database, a searchable compilation of 67,573 experimentally reported magnetic entries that integrates composition, magnetic phase-transition temperatures, structural details and other measured properties. Machine-learning classifiers trained…