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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Canada unveils a bold Climate Competitiveness Strategy, targeting over $1 trillion investment to bolster its position as a global clean energy leader amid growing technological and market shifts. Canada’s government has unveiled a comprehensive Climate Competitiveness Strategy within its Budget 2025 framework, aiming to position the country as a leader in the global clean energy economy. Announced by the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the strategy is designed to drive over $1 trillion in investment over the next five years. This ambitious plan focuses on…
TITAN Group is revolutionising Europe’s construction sector by integrating advanced AI, digital optimisation, and pioneering low-carbon materials to deliver millions of new homes sustainably while reaching net-zero ambitions by 2050. The European construction industry faces the formidable challenge of delivering 9.6 million additional homes while achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. TITAN Group, a prominent building materials manufacturer, is striving to meet this demand with a multifaceted approach centred on digital transformation, product innovation, and stringent sustainability commitments. At the heart of TITAN’s strategy lies extensive digitalisation, which CEO Marcel Cobuz describes as a journey that began with inspiration from Silicon…
As the European Commission prepares to review CO₂ standards for light-duty vehicles, industry calls for a technology-neutral approach including renewable fuels, signalling a potential shift in Europe’s clean mobility plans amid ongoing political and environmental debates. As the European Commission nears the publication of its proposal to review the CO₂ Standards for Light-Duty Vehicles (LDV), a critical juncture emerges for Europe’s climate, transport, and industrial policy. This review holds significant implications for how Europe will reconcile its ambitious climate targets with the realities of industrial competitiveness and technological diversity on the road transport front. In a rare display of unity,…
Advances in electric technologies and efficiency are revolutionising global energy use, potentially reducing demand by 24% despite economic growth, challenging long-held assumptions about the relationship between prosperity and energy consumption. Global energy consumption trends and decarbonisation strategies are being critically reshaped by advances in electrification and efficiency gains, fundamentally challenging traditional assumptions about the relationship between economic growth and energy demand. Recent analysis by the Energy Transitions Commission highlights a transformative potential whereby global final energy demand could decrease by 24% over the next 25 years, even while the global economy doubles in size by 2050. This counters long-standing views…
China is reshaping its economy into an ‘electro-state’, leading a unprecedented surge in renewable capacity, reducing reliance on coal, and challenging US industrial dominance amid a strategic shift towards electrification and green technology. The ongoing energy transformation in China marks a profound shift in the global industrial and environmental landscape. Far beyond simply expanding renewable infrastructure, China is becoming a pioneering “electro-state,” fundamentally redefining its economy by making clean electricity the foundation for industrial growth and transportation. This strategic pivot positions China distinctly away from the traditional fossil fuel dependence, coal, oil, and gas, and firmly into the realm of…
Norwegian company Enerin AS has launched the HoegTemp®, a scalable industrial heat pump capable of delivering high-temperature heat up to 250°C, offering a sustainable solution for demanding industrial processes and accelerating the shift towards electrified, low-carbon industry operations. Norwegian heating technology specialist Enerin AS has introduced an industrial heat pump, the HoegTemp®, that delivers high-temperature heat up to 250°C, tailored for demanding industrial applications. The system’s design and operational flexibility represent a significant advancement for sectors seeking efficient, sustainable solutions for process heat decarbonisation, a key challenge within industrial decarbonisation efforts. The HoegTemp® heat pump operates on the Stirling cycle,…
The South Korean government has launched its largest-ever green loan programme, investing over $200 million to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and establish a strategic, integrated hydrogen sector, set to transform its energy landscape and challenge global energy dynamics. South Korea has launched its largest-ever green financing initiative to accelerate industrial decarbonization, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s push towards a clean hydrogen economy. In November 2025, the government earmarked approximately 297 billion won (around $205 million) in low-interest loans to support 16 projects across critical sectors such as oil refining, shipbuilding, hydrogen storage, hydrogen fuel cells, and nonferrous metals. The…
Schneider Electric reinforces its role in Saudi Arabia’s industrial evolution at Riyadh’s Saudi Industrial Transformation 2025, unveiling innovative automation technologies and solidifying strategic partnerships to support the Kingdom’s sustainability and economic diversification goals. Schneider Electric has reaffirmed its strategic role in Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation with a strong presence at the Saudi Industrial Transformation 2025 exhibition held in Riyadh. The global leader in energy management and automation used the event to showcase its cutting-edge automation solutions designed to accelerate digital transformation and boost operational efficiency across the Kingdom’s industrial sector. This participation underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision…
Canada’s commercial and retail buildings are undergoing a pivotal shift towards smart retrofits, driven by new regulations, incentives, and technological innovations, paving the way for a decarbonised future. Canada’s commercial and retail building sector is quietly undergoing a crucial transformation that could significantly influence the country’s climate and energy future. While widespread attention has often been given to the challenges facing retail and commercial real estate, such as closures and restructuring, there is a subtler but no less powerful movement focused on smart retrofits of these aging buildings. This is not merely an energy-saving effort but a strategic pivot recognizing…
A new report by Logistics UK highlights low confidence in meeting UK government decarbonisation deadlines for freight, citing inadequate infrastructure, fragmented policies, and high costs as major barriers to achieving net-zero emissions in the logistics sector. A new report by business group Logistics UK has sounded the alarm over the significant risks the UK logistics sector faces in meeting government decarbonisation targets. The study reveals overwhelming low confidence among industry stakeholders, with 80% doubting that the phase-out dates for diesel vans and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will be achieved. The findings underscore longstanding industry concerns about inadequate government support, fragmented…