US firm Fortera advances scalable carbon capture and mineralisation processes within the cement sector, attracting investment from Presidio Ventures and promising a significant cut in industry emissions amid growing global demand and decarbonisation efforts. The cement sector sits at the nexus of a major decarbonisation challenge for heavy industry: it is indispensable to construction yet intrinsically carbon‑intensive because the primary chemical reaction that produces clinker releases CO₂. Industry estimates place the sector’s share of global emissions at roughly 7% and project continued demand growth in regions such as India and Africa, underscoring the need for scalable mitigation approaches. According to…

A new study by ENEA and Assovetro reveals a comprehensive strategy for Italy’s glass sector to reduce emissions through technological innovation, fuel switching, and circular material use, highlighting a diversified approach to meet climate targets. According to a study by ENEA in partnership with Assovetro, published in the journal Gases, Italy’s glass sector faces a significant decarbonisation challenge but also a clear set of technical pathways to pursue. The sector emits roughly 3.7 million tonnes of CO2 annually, with about three quarters originating inside plant boundaries from furnace fuel combustion and the chemical reactions of raw materials, and the remainder…

A new partnership between the World Bank and The Rockefeller Foundation aims to invest tens of millions of dollars in solar energy projects across Africa, targeting improvements in agricultural productivity and energy access amid a broader push for systemic change in the continent’s clean energy landscape. This week’s announcement that the World Bank and The Rockefeller Foundation will commit tens of millions of dollars to support solar-powered agricultural and energy projects across Africa marks a targeted push to convert renewable potential into tangible economic and social outcomes. According to Business Insider, the funding will be channelled through non-profit partners to…

European farmers are adopting innovative soil management practices amid increasing climate challenges, leveraging private-public partnerships to build resilience, improve yields, and support decarbonisation goals in the face of droughts, floods, and biodiversity loss. Soil health has become an operational priority for European agriculture as growers confront intensifying droughts, heavier downpours and eroding biodiversity that together threaten yields and the predictability of supply chains. The challenge is not theoretical: European farming is already absorbing substantial losses from extreme weather each year, with industry estimates putting the bill at roughly €28 billion annually, and much of that exposure remains uninsured, according to…

A new study highlights the importance of pairing sustained financial support for clean technologies with credible carbon penalties to drive industriel decarbonisation, emphasising policy stability and behavioural insights as key to meeting climate goals. Policymakers aiming to decarbonise industry and power generation should combine sustained financial support for clean technologies with clear costs for carbon, researchers and industry observers say, because each instrument addresses different barriers to transformation. A study by teams at the University of California San Diego and Princeton University finds that subsidies and other incentives drive rapid uptake of low‑carbon technologies in the near term, while punitive…

TotalEnergies has agreed to supply 800 GWh of renewable electricity to French paper manufacturers SWM through a 10-year power purchase agreement, highlighting rising demand for stable, long-term green energy contracts in heavy industry. TotalEnergies has agreed a 10‑year power purchase arrangement to deliver 800 GWh of renewable electricity to three French plants operated by paper manufacturer SWM, the companies said, a deal that underscores the role of long‑term contracts in industrial decarbonisation strategies. The supply contract, which takes effect in January 2026, will provide electricity to Papeteries de Saint Girons, PDM Industries and LTR Industries. TotalEnergies will source the volume…

TheStorage has launched its first industrial-scale sand-based thermal storage system at a Finnish brewery, marking a significant step towards decarbonising industrial heat and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, with potential cost and emission savings of up to 90%. TheStorage, a Finnish cleantech start‑up, has brought its first industrial‑scale sand-based thermal storage system into operation at a local brewery, marking what the company describes as a significant step toward decarbonising industrial heat. According to the announcement, the pilot , officially commissioned in January 2026 , is capable of storing large quantities of heat produced from electricity and releasing it as steam…

The Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme is gaining momentum worldwide, enabling airports of all sizes to measure, manage, and cut CO2 emissions through a recognised, tiered framework, with measurable progress and industry-wide impact. The Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme is emerging as a central instrument for airport decarbonisation, offering a common methodology and an independently verified route-map that airports of every size can use to measure, manage and cut CO2 emissions. Alexandre de Joybert, director of sustainability at ACI EUROPE, sets out how the programme is helping the sector move from intent to measurable action. Launched to provide an institutionally endorsed benchmark…

New research from the University of East London reveals that repurposing crop waste into building products offers a durable solution for carbon storage, with significant climate and public health benefits if scaled globally. Agricultural residues that are routinely burnt or left to rot could be repurposed as a durable method of carbon storage if incorporated into building products, according to new research from the University of East London. The study, published in Cleaner Environmental Systems, used a dynamic life-cycle assessment to model how fibrous crop wastes such as wheat, rice and maize stalks, estimated at about 4.4 billion tonnes of…

Octopus Energy’s new joint venture, Bitong Energy, targets trading 140 TWh of renewable electricity annually in China by 2030, signalling a bold expansion into Asia’s fast-evolving renewables market amid regulatory and geopolitical uncertainties. Octopus Energy has formed a China-focused trading business, Bitong Energy, in partnership with state-backed PCG Power, aiming to become a major player in the country’s fast-evolving renewables market. According to Octopus Energy’s announcement, the joint venture intends to trade as much as 140 TWh of renewable electricity annually by 2030, target roughly £50 million of steady-state annual profit (with about half expected to flow back to the…