As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher labour costs, persistent supply chain volatility and growing pressure to deliver customised output at speed. At its core, it is about using digital and physical technologies to improve how products are designed, made, inspected and delivered, while also making operations more efficient and resilient across the full value chain. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement seen by Politico. The text, which has already been approved by the EU Council’s Political and Security Committee and is expected to be signed off by foreign ministers next Tuesday, sets out a more explicit link between energy security, climate policy…
The Tony Blair Institute urges Britain to recalibrate its energy strategy, emphasising affordable, reliable power to safeguard industry amid the push for net zero. The Tony Blair Institute has made a striking intervention in Britain’s energy debate, arguing that the country has drifted away from the basic test of whether power is affordable, reliable and sufficient to support a modern industrial economy. For a policy organisation founded by a former Labour prime minister who helped entrench climate policy in British governance, the message amounts to an argument for recalibration rather than abandonment: net zero remains the destination, but the route…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
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Global EV sales hit 20.7 million in 2025 with Europe seeing the fastest expansion, driven by policy incentives and regional demand shifts, signalling evolving industry dynamics heading into 2026. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales reached 20.7 million units in 2025, up 20% year‑on‑year, with Europe recording the fastest growth among major regions, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. The consultancy said 2.1 million EVs were sold globally in December 2025, taking full‑year sales in the passenger car and light‑duty vehicle segment to 20.7 million. China remained the largest market, selling 12.9 million units in 2025, a 17% increase on…
Advancements in high-temperature heat pump technology are enabling industries to decarbonise vital processes, transforming waste heat into controllable energy and reshaping capital investment strategies amidst evolving climate policies. Industrial process heat has quietly migrated from an operational headache to a capital-allocation priority. Heating remains the world’s largest energy end use and industry accounts for a majority of that demand, a reality laid out by the International Energy Agency. For finance teams and plant managers this is no longer abstract: new generations of heat pumps are turning otherwise “stranded” warmth , waste heat, warm water, low‑grade steam and ambient heat ,…
The GCC ceramic tiles sector is experiencing rapid expansion driven by regional mega-projects, technological innovation, and sustainability mandates, with industry leaders investing in capacity and greener manufacturing processes. The GCC ceramic tiles market is consolidating as a strategic industrial segment at the intersection of a regional construction surge, technological transformation and nascent sustainability mandates. According to a recent report by IMARC Group, the market was valued at about USD 10.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach roughly USD 15.3 billion by 2033, implying mid-single‑digit annual growth through the remainder of the decade. IMARC’s outlook mirrors other industry estimates…
California start-up Ammobia claims to have developed a breakthrough in ammonia synthesis that operates at milder conditions, potentially reducing energy consumption and emissions, marking a disruptive step in sustainable chemical manufacturing. California start‑up Ammobia says it has reworked the century‑old Haber‑Bosch method for making ammonia so the synthesis can run at much milder conditions, use less fossil fuel and be deployed at a different scale and pace to conventional plants , a potential lever for industrial decarbonisation if the technology proves commercial. The Haber‑Bosch method, developed by Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch in the early 20th century, remains the dominant…
India’s expanding heavy industry sector presents a critical turning point: harnessing opportunities in green technologies or risking long-term carbon lock-in that threatens export competitiveness and economic resilience, according to new reports from Renewable Watch and industry analyses. India’s industrial expansion presents a pivotal inflection point: a chance to marry rapid manufacturing growth with a competitive, low‑carbon future or to entrench long‑lived, carbon‑intensive assets that will erode export access and economic resilience. According to the Industrial Transition Accelerator and Boston Consulting Group briefing, extracted in a recent piece by Renewable Watch, heavy industry already accounts for roughly 20–25% of India’s greenhouse‑gas…
Matta, a University of Cambridge spin‑out, secures $14 million in seed funding to develop an industrial AI platform designed to improve factory efficiency, reduce waste, and enable rapid deployment across manufacturing sectors. A University of Cambridge spin‑out, Matta, has raised $14 million in seed financing to commercialise an industrial AI platform that its founders say helps factories “see, understand, and improve themselves in real time”. According to the announcement, the round was led by Lakestar, with participation from Giant Ventures, RedSeed VC, InMotion Ventures, 1st Kind, Unruly Capital and Boost VC, and the company has also benefited from grant support…
This year’s CES showcased a new wave of commercially ready robots emphasising durability, safety, and ecosystem integration, signalling a move from spectacle to real-world utility across industrial, hospitality, and outdoor sectors. CES’s robotics moment this year pointed less to fanciful prototypes and more to machines designed for immediate commercial deployment, testing durability, repeatability and real-world utility rather than spectacle. A tightly curated press event on January 5 staged at a private Las Vegas villa brought together makers whose products are built with manufacturing scale, distribution plans and the kinds of engineering details that matter for buyers in industry, facilities management…
CIMPOR completes a multi-site rollout of private 5G networks at its Portuguese cement plants, setting a blueprint for global expansion that enhances operational efficiency and supports sustainability goals. CIMPOR has completed a multi-site rollout of private 5G networks across its three principal Portuguese cement plants and is preparing to apply the same blueprint to its wider global portfolio, the company and its technology partners say. The Mobile Private Networks at Souselas, Alhandra and Loulé run on Ericsson Private 5G technology and were delivered in collaboration with Vodafone Portugal. According to the companies, the dedicated cellular infrastructure replaces or supplements legacy…
Carbon Centric secures NOK 9.51 million pre-project grant from Enova to develop a bioenergy plant’s carbon capture facility, marking a significant step in Norway’s industrial decarbonisation strategy ahead of a 2027 final investment decision. Carbon Centric has been awarded a NOK 9.51 million pre-project grant from Enova to advance plans for a carbon capture facility at Norske Skog Skogn’s bioenergy plant, the company said in a statement and as reported by Carbon Herald. The funding, which Carbon Centric says covers 50% of pre-project costs, will support development work ahead of a final investment decision expected by 2027 and a target…
Siemens and NVIDIA expand their alliance to transform manufacturing with AI, aiming to establish fully AI-driven factories by 2026, beginning with a pilot at Siemens’ Erlangen Electronics Factory, leveraging GPU acceleration and generative simulation. Siemens and NVIDIA have broadened a strategic alliance to press industrial artificial intelligence from lab concept into factory reality, pledging to build AI‑driven manufacturing sites, accelerate electronic design automation and GPU‑enable industrial simulation across product and production lifecycles. According to the report by engineering.com, the partnership will combine NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure, Omniverse simulation libraries, CUDA‑X software and emerging physics‑based models with “hundreds” of Siemens industrial AI…