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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A new ABB report reveals that despite widespread commitments to energy efficiency, the food and drink manufacturing sector faces significant implementation challenges, risking profitability and sustainability goals without scale-up and organisational alignment. New research from ABB underscores a widening implementation shortfall in industrial energy management that risks eroding margins across the food and drink sector. Drawing on a global survey of 2,700 senior industrial decision‑makers in 15 countries, ABB reports that while a large majority have signalled intent to act on efficiency, translating plans into sustained, system‑wide delivery remains the critical obstacle. ABB’s study found 63% of respondents have already…
Solar Heat Europe and 76 organisations urge EU institutions to fast-track the full implementation of ETS2 in 2028, warning delays could stall €50 billion in investment and slow progress towards decarbonising heating and transport. Solar Heat Europe has joined 76 companies, industry associations and civil society organisations in an open letter pressing EU institutions to implement the new Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport (ETS2) without further dilution or delay. The coalition warned that rolling back key elements of ETS2 or deferring its launch would erode the policy certainty firms require to commit capital to low‑carbon heating, cooling…
South Korea plans a staged rollout of ISSB-aligned climate disclosures for the country’s largest firms, with broader implications for industrial decarbonisation and global convergence on sustainability standards. South Korea is moving to make climate-related financial disclosures consistent with the ISSB framework, advancing a phased mandate that will affect the country’s largest listed companies and ripple through industrial decarbonisation plans. According to Practical ESG, the Financial Services Commission has issued a draft roadmap that would require KOSPI-listed firms with consolidated assets above KRW 30 trillion (about USD 20.4 billion) to begin ISSB-aligned sustainability reporting in 2028, using 2027 data. “Under the…
European regulators have integrated cybersecurity measures into the latest vehicle emissions standards with Euro 7, aiming to bolster data integrity and prevent tampering amid heightened enforcement and past compliance failures. European regulators have folded cybersecurity into the latest vehicle emissions regime, tying data integrity and system protection directly to how vehicles will be approved and monitored across the bloc. According to the Council of the European Union, the Euro 7 regulation adopted in 2024 tightens exhaust and non-exhaust pollutant limits, lengthens lifetime durability requirements and expands obligations across cars, vans, buses and heavy goods vehicles. The regulation also introduces measures…
The UK’s first comprehensive cross-industry standard for net-zero carbon buildings has been launched, offering a unified, evidence-based pathway to support the property and construction sectors in meeting the country’s climate commitments. The UK’s first cross‑industry technical standard for net‑zero carbon buildings has moved from pilot to a market‑ready version that its creators say gives the property and construction sectors a single, evidence‑based route to demonstrate alignment with the country’s carbon and energy budgets. Developed by a coalition of industry bodies that includes the UK Green Building Council, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, BRE and…
California’s 2023 climate legislation mandates widespread greenhouse gas disclosures and climate-related financial risk reporting, forcing thousands of companies to adapt amid enforcement uncertainties and legal battles. California’s 2023 climate laws are shifting climate reporting from voluntary corporate practice toward a mandatory disclosure regime that will affect thousands of companies doing business in the state and, by extension, their global operations. Together, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261) establish requirements to publish greenhouse gas inventories and to assess climate-related financial exposures, but implementation and enforcement remain contested and uneven. SB 253:…
Morocco is shifting from promise to pragmatic planning in its ambition to become a major supplier of low‑carbon hydrogen to Europe, integrating renewables with industrial development to create a resilient and value‑added export sector amid growing global competition. Morocco is moving beyond promise to pragmatic planning in its bid to become a major supplier of low‑carbon hydrogen and its derivatives to Europe, coupling exceptional renewable resources with industrial strategy to capture value at home rather than export only molecules abroad. According to H2Global Foundation rankings, the kingdom sits among Africa’s most advanced countries for renewable energy development, alongside Egypt, Namibia…
Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions disrupting key corridors, the air cargo sector demonstrates resilience through network rerouting, growth in high-value technology shipments, and strategic emphasis on sustainability, according to industry experts at the IATA World Cargo Symposium. The air freight sector is entering 2026 under intense geopolitical pressure even as technology and online retail continue to underpin pockets of robust demand, industry figures told delegates at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Lima. Presenting data for consultant Aevean, Marco Bloemen warned that the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East has materially disrupted key east–west corridors, producing steep capacity contractions on…
Rolls‑Royce and Equilibrion collaborate on developing nuclear-powered synthetic sustainable aviation fuel, promising a scalable solution to meet future emissions mandates amid policy and market challenges. The aviation industry faces a formidable decarbonisation problem: demand for energy-dense fuels continues to rise while low-carbon alternatives remain scarce and costly. In response, Rolls‑Royce plc has entered into a development partnership with UK project developer Equilibrion Ltd to pursue commercial production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using electricity and heat supplied by small modular reactors (SMRs). According to the announcement by Rolls‑Royce and Equilibrion, the two companies have completed joint technical assessments indicating…
A new report reveals that weak ESG information systems are causing significant financial and operational harm among Britain’s largest companies, highlighting an urgent need for improved data governance to turn compliance into a strategic advantage. According to a report by Dcycle, failures in environmental, social and governance (ESG) information management are inflicting measurable commercial harm across Britain’s largest firms. Surveying 500 senior executives at organisations with more than 1,000 employees, Dcycle found that 95% had experienced some form of financial or operational damage attributable to weak ESG data, while 59% said they did not trust the datasets they held on…