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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As supply chains tighten and costs rise, European rail operators are shifting towards hybrid and battery-powered solutions, marking a significant move from experimental to widespread use of discontinuous electrification to achieve decarbonisation goals by 2026. As regional operators confront tighter capital constraints and more volatile supply chains, railways across Europe are formalising an operational model that mixes selective overhead wiring with battery and dual-mode traction. According to Global Railway Review, 2026 is the year the sector moves from experimental deployments to widespread adoption of discontinuous electrification as a commercially credible route to decarbonisation. Policy and procurement decisions across several jurisdictions…
To compete globally and lead in climate tech, Europe must overhaul its risk capital ecosystem, reform labour and pension rules, and boost public-private collaboration to unlock its innovation potential. Europe risks falling further behind unless it mobilises institutional risk capital to turn research and industrial strengths into scalable, globally competitive clusters. Policymakers have long focused on regulatory harmonisation, skills and infrastructure; those measures are necessary but insufficient without a sustained expansion of venture funding and deeper exit markets to carry firms from laboratory to market leadership. The United States’ innovation geography demonstrates how dense private capital markets and high-risk institutional…
Hangzhou’s innovative integration of AI, sensor networks, and behavioural incentives revolutionises waste processing, turning urban refuse into a vital component of China’s green industrial future and earning international recognition for its pioneering approach. Wang Aifen’s morning routine , placing a bag into a smart sorting bin and receiving the text “Your disposal has been recorded.” , illustrates how one Chinese city is weaving digital controls into the physical flows of refuse to extract value while cutting emissions. Hangzhou’s programme, described in reporting by The Borneo Post and corroborated in official releases, has married sensor networks, artificial intelligence and behaviour incentives…
China has operationalised the first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generator designed to recover waste heat, potentially transforming decarbonisation strategies for energy-intensive industries. On 20 December 2025 China brought into commercial operation the first supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) power generator designed to recover industrial waste heat, a development industry stakeholders say could reshape medium‑scale decarbonisation options for energy‑intensive sectors. The demonstration plant, known as “Chaotan One,” is sited at a sinter and steel facility operated by Shougang Shuicheng Iron and Steel in Liupanshui, Guizhou province. The installation comprises two 15 megawatt units that have been tied to the local grid…
Energy-intensive industries are increasingly adopting oxyfuel technology to cut emissions and improve efficiency, paving the way for easier carbon capture, yet regulatory hurdles and awareness gaps remain. Oxyfuel combustion is gaining traction among energy‑intensive industrial operators as a pragmatic short‑term route to lower carbon emissions while creating favourable conditions for downstream carbon capture and fuel switching, industry sources say. At a technology roundtable held during the EIGA Winter Summit 2026 in Antwerp, representatives from SIAD, SOL and Linde argued that substituting air with high‑purity oxygen in furnace systems yields immediate efficiency improvements across aluminium, steel, glass and precious‑metals processing. According…
In 2025, global electric vehicle battery installations surged by 31.7%, dominated by Chinese firms CATL and BYD, raising concerns over supply chain concentration and strategic risks for the industry. According to data released by South Korea’s SNE Research, global electric vehicle battery installations reached 1,187 GWh in 2025, a 31.7% increase versus 2024. The market remained heavily concentrated: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd (CATL) and BYD together accounted for 659.5 GWh, or 55.6% of the year’s total, reinforcing their dominant positions in the supply chain. CATL strengthened its lead, delivering 464.7 GWh in 2025, up from 342.5 GWh a year…
The International Maritime Organization advances a comprehensive workplan to align safety standards with rapid technological changes, including nuclear, wind, and battery systems, amid growing decarbonisation efforts in shipping. The International Maritime Organization’s Sub‑Committee on Ship Design and Construction concluded its 12th session in London on 23 January with a package of work items aimed at aligning safety regulation with rapid decarbonisation-driven technology change in shipping. According to the IMO, the session produced a draft workplan that will be forwarded to the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111) for consideration in May 2026 and sets out milestones for regulatory action on battery,…
Hyundai Steel has transitioned its hybrid low‑carbon steel sheets from pilot to full production, achieving a significant reduction in carbon emissions and pioneering a world-first process that blends electric arc furnace and blast furnace methods, supporting the global shift towards greener steel manufacturing. Hyundai Steel has moved its first hybrid low‑carbon steel sheets from pilot to full commercial output, introducing a production route that mixes molten iron derived from electric arc furnaces with that from traditional blast furnaces and achieves more than a 20% cut in cradle‑to‑gate carbon emissions versus blast‑furnace‑only products. According to The Korea Times, the company began…
A partnership between UC Berkeley and Humboldt County sawmill pioneers the commercialisation of dowel-laminated timber, offering a locally sourced, low-carbon solution to California’s construction sector and transforming forest management economics. A collaboration between university researchers and a Humboldt County sawmill is translating laboratory work on engineered wood into a commercially viable pathway for cutting embodied carbon in California’s built environment while simultaneously addressing forest health and housing delivery. According to the report by UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design, the Berkeley Wood Lab , led by Assistant Professor Paul Mayencourt , has informed the development of dowel-laminated timber (DLT) by…
The African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation plans a pan-African energy bank with an initial $5-10 billion to unlock infrastructure projects, promote local industry, and support cleaner fuels amid global climate shift. Delegates at this week’s Nigeria International Energy Summit heard plans for a pan‑African financing vehicle intended to unblock long‑stalled oil and gas infrastructure and scale regional industrialisation. According to Punch, the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation announced an African Energy Bank platform that it says will mobilise a $10 billion project in an initial phase concentrated on Nigeria, Angola and Libya, directing capital into upstream, midstream and downstream works and promising…