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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Japan is expanding its efforts to integrate carbon capture technologies with offshore geological storage, aligning with international trends and driving the push towards industrial decarbonisation amid a rapidly growing global market. Japan is moving to stitch together industrial carbon capture projects and offshore storage options as part of a stepped-up strategy to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, industry sources and market research show. According to the report by DataM Intelligence, the global carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) market was valued at about US$3.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to roughly US$16.5 billion by 2031, implying a compound annual…
A series of scientific and technological breakthroughs in 2025 has created new practical opportunities for industry to reduce emissions, improve monitoring, and adopt circular-materials strategies, according to reports by The Week and specialist outlets. The outgoing year was a mixed one for the global effort to limit warming, but a cluster of scientific and technical advances in 2025 has created practical openings for industrial decarbonisation, improved monitoring and circular-materials strategies, according to a roundup by The Week and reporting from specialist outlets. Improved satellite detection of fossil-fuel emissions offers one of the clearest near-term benefits for industry decarbonisation and compliance.…
Researchers in Italy have developed a cost-effective way to convert rice husk waste into advanced carbon materials, paving the way for durable, low-cost batteries and supercapacitors that support a circular economy approach to energy storage. Researchers in Italy are converting rice husk waste into nanostructured carbon materials that could feed a new generation of batteries and supercapacitors, offering a low‑cost, circular pathway for materials used in fast‑charging, long‑life energy storage devices. The work, led by teams from ENEA in collaboration with Sapienza University of Rome and Politecnico di Torino, has produced two classes of materials from the cellulose in rice…
California has achieved a record 16,942 megawatts of battery storage and expanded its clean energy capacity significantly in 2025, positioning itself as a climate leader in the face of federal retreat from renewable support. As California governor Gavin Newsom asserted at the COP30 summit in Belém, the state has positioned itself as the most prominent American voice on climate in the absence of senior federal representation. Speaking to delegates, Newsom said: “We’re running the fourth-largest economy in the world [on] 67%, two thirds, clean energy on nine out of 10 days in 2025.” He added: “Outside of China, there’s only…
Ford Motor Company announces a $19.5 billion write-down of EV assets, cancelling models and redirecting capacity to stationary battery production and grid energy storage, marking a strategic pivot influenced by market and policy shifts. Ford Motor Company has written down roughly $19.5 billion of EV-related assets and announced a sweeping strategic reset that abandons several fully electric vehicle programmes while redirecting capacity into stationary battery production, a move that will cut deeply into its book value and reshape its manufacturing footprint. According to Canary Media via The Energy Mix, the charge reflects Ford’s decision to dissolve its joint venture with…
A new survey highlights a critical lack of visibility into heat consumption among UK manufacturers, exposing a significant barrier to improving efficiency and accelerating decarbonisation efforts across energy-intensive industries. Most UK manufacturers lack basic visibility into how much heat they consume and how efficiently their heating plants operate, a new survey by Glasgow-based Star Refrigeration finds, revealing what the company describes as a “critical blind spot” that undermines competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts. According to the survey of around 100 major sites across energy‑intensive sectors including food and drink, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, fewer than one in four respondents could state both…
The global green steel market is projected to grow significantly by 2036, driven by technological advancements, regional policies, and industrial demand, though estimates vary widely due to differing definitions and technological uncertainties. The global market for “green steel” is already large and, by multiple measures, set to expand sharply as industrial decarbonisation moves from pilots to commercial scale. According to the report by Fact.MR, the market is expected to rise from USD 572.97 billion in 2026 to USD 1,044.7 billion by 2036, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The study identifies electric arc furnace (EAF) technology as the…
As global ecommerce soars towards $6.3 trillion in 2024, brands must adopt rigorous verification processes and quality controls to navigate China’s vast supplier landscape, ensuring reliability, compliance, and sustainability in their supply chains. Finding trustworthy China suppliers remains a strategic hinge for ecommerce businesses seeking reliable, scalable supply chains. With global ecommerce sales projected to reach $6.3 trillion in 2024, according to Statista, the commercial consequences of poor supplier choice are magnified: defects, delays and compliance failures quickly translate into lost revenue, heavy returns and reputational damage. The problem is not scarcity of vendors but discernment. Thousands of listings on…
Jetex has invested in digital carbon-management firm Azzera to streamline SAF sourcing, tracking, and customer options, marking a significant step towards decarbonising business aviation through innovative technology and commercial integration. As announced at the Dubai Airshow 2025, private aviation services group JETEX has taken a strategic investment stake in Azzera Inc., the digital carbon‑management specialist, in a partnership designed to accelerate decarbonisation of business aviation through expanded SAF use, real‑time emissions tools and simplified fuel management. According to FAN Transport News, the agreement will see JETEX integrate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its operations from 2026, utilising Azzera’s forthcoming SAF…
Campaigners and industry leaders call for urgent policy action and investment to ensure the UK’s heavy goods vehicle fleet transitions smoothly to zero emissions by 2040 amid concerns over infrastructure and cost barriers. Labour has been urged to step up preparations for the UK’s diesel HGV phase-out after campaigners and industry voices warned that, without rapid policy action and investment, thousands of drivers and hauliers risk being left behind by the 2040 deadline. ChargeUK, an electric-vehicle industry body, has set out a three-point plan to “unlock the electrification of heavy goods vehicles” and asked the next government to provide clearer…