Cambridge‑based AtmosZero unveils a modular, electric heat‑pump system designed to replace traditional combustion boilers in factories, promising significant reductions in CO2 emissions and operational costs as it prepares for commercial roll-out in 2026. More than two centuries after the steam boiler powered the Industrial Revolution, a Cambridge‑educated team is pitching a product they say can help electrify the boiler room without disrupting how factories operate. According to an MIT News profile, AtmosZero , founded by Addison Stark SM ’10, PhD ’14, Todd Bandhauer and Ashwin Salvi , has developed a modular heat‑pump system that produces steam up to 150°C and…

Brazilian manufacturer Randoncorp strengthens its commitment to industrial decarbonisation by joining the WEF’s First Movers Coalition, integrating green aluminium into its supply chain and securing R$500 million sustainable financing to cut emissions and boost sustainability efforts. Leading Brazilian original equipment manufacturer Randoncorp has deepened its industrial decarbonisation credentials by joining the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition, formalising its membership on 19 January during the WEF meeting in Davos. The company becomes only the second Brazilian member of the coalition for the aluminium sector, alongside Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). Randoncorp already uses “green aluminium”, at rates above the 10…

Renewed momentum in FTA talks could significantly boost Indian exports in textiles, automotive, electronics, and pharma, with broad implications for trade dynamics and supply chains. India appears closer than ever to clinching a long‑pending free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, a pact that market analysts say could meaningfully reshape export dynamics for a handful of Indian sectors even as politically sensitive items remain excluded. According to a report by Jefferies, renewed momentum in talks that began in 2007 and resumed in earnest from 2022 points to broad agreement on keeping agriculture and dairy largely outside the deal, while…

A new assessment by the Great Plains Institute highlights Texas’s potential to dominate the carbon capture and storage industry, projecting billions in investment and thousands of jobs through strategic policy moves and infrastructure expansion. Texas’s existing energy infrastructure, skilled workforce and policy tools position it to become the nation’s leading centre for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), a new assessment by the Great Plains Institute argues , and independent economic studies and industry analysis paint a consistent picture of large-scale investment and job creation if the state and federal incentives align. According to the Great Plains Institute, accelerated carbon…

Covestro’s new heat battery at its Brunsbüttel site exemplifies a pragmatic approach to reducing industrial CO2 emissions by storing surplus renewable electricity as high-temperature heat, signalling a potential shift in decarbonisation strategies for heavy industry. Covestro’s decision to install a 100 MWh “heat battery” from Rondo Energy at its Brunsbüttel chemical site crystallises a quietly powerful strategy for industrial decarbonisation: store low‑cost or surplus renewable electricity as high‑temperature heat in refractory bricks, then use that heat directly to generate steam on demand. According to Covestro, the unit is due to begin operations by the end of 2026 and will supply…

As AI infrastructure rapidly expands in the US, experts warn that without targeted policy measures, electricity demand and carbon emissions could soar, threatening climate goals amid regulatory and infrastructural challenges. The rapid build‑out of AI infrastructure threatens to reshape the US power system, driving large rises in electricity demand and carbon emissions unless policy changes steer deployment toward cleaner supply and greater efficiency. According to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists, US electricity consumption could rise 60–80% by 2050 under plausible growth scenarios, with data centres responsible for more than half of that increase by the end of…

A year after modernising its Uttendorf brickworks with an electric kiln, Wienerberger reports a 75% reduction in CO2 emissions, pioneering low-carbon brick production with potential for wider industry adoption. A year after Wienerberger commissioned a major modernisation at its Uttendorf brickworks in Upper Austria, the company and project partners report substantial cuts in the carbon intensity of backing-brick production and a demonstrable shift toward electrified, renewables‑based manufacturing. According to a report by zi-online, replacing the site’s gas kiln with an industrial electric kiln has improved the CO2 balance in production by 75 per cent, equating to an annual saving of…

A new report from Roland Berger at the World Economic Forum highlights signs of stabilisation in Europe’s competitiveness, driven by gains in human capital, sustainability, resilience and infrastructure, but warns that digitalisation remains a critical challenge. Davos , After years of decline, Europe’s competitive position shows early signs of stabilisation, driven by gains in human capital, sustainability, resilience and infrastructure, according to the “European Future Readiness Index” presented by Roland Berger at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The index, covering EU member states plus Norway, Switzerland and the UK over a 20‑year horizon, aggregates six sub‑indices , Humankapital, Nachhaltigkeit,…

Schneider Electric’s new Resource Advisor+ platform leverages AI to consolidate emissions data, supply chain sustainability, and climate risk management into a single, intelligent ecosystem, signalling a major advancement in corporate decarbonisation tools. Schneider Electric’s consulting arm, SE Advisory Services, has unveiled Resource Advisor+, an AI‑driven energy and sustainability intelligence platform designed to unite emissions and energy management, supply‑chain sustainability, climate risk and reporting within a single ecosystem. According to SE Advisory Services, the platform is intended to replace fragmented tools and siloed datasets with an “intelligent command centre” that unifies data and accelerates decision‑making for corporate decarbonisation programmes. The company…

Industry leaders and experts highlight the importance of transforming logistics and adopting comprehensive carbon assessment standards to meet ambitious housing and decarbonisation goals. Tom Harrison, group strategic accounts director at ports operator Peel Ports Group, warns that construction’s drive to cut carbon cannot remain confined to onsite measures alone. The sector’s upstream emissions , from material sourcing and movement , are an increasingly important battleground if the industry is to meet ambitious housing and net‑zero targets. The Environmental Audit Committee’s recent report challenges the familiar claim that environmental protections necessarily slow housing delivery and signals that whole‑life carbon must be…