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…
Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen develop an electrochemical process to reclaim lithium, cobalt, and nickel from recycling water, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional methods while aiming to reduce European resource dependence. Researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen are advancing an electrochemical route to reclaim lithium, cobalt and nickel…
Cisco’s latest research reveals that while over half of organisations have deployed AI in live industrial settings, infrastructure and security hurdles threaten to impede its full potential for sustainable and operational gains. Cisco’s latest State of Industrial AI research paints a picture of artificial intelligence moving decisively from pilots into…
Singapore and Japan formalise a broad partnership on energy and climate, aiming to accelerate decarbonisation through cross-border collaboration in renewable energy, hydrogen, and CCUS initiatives. Singapore and Japan have formalised a broader partnership on energy and climate that aims to accelerate decarbonisation across hard-to-abate industries and power systems, signing an…
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…
Top stories
The European Commission unveils the Industrial Accelerator Act, aiming to revitalise Europe’s manufacturing capacity, tighten foreign investment controls, and support green technologies amidst debates over protectionism and strategic autonomy. On 4 March 2026 the European Commission tabled a legislative package designed to accelerate the expansion of industrial capacity in sectors deemed critical to decarbonisation and economic resilience. Branded the Industrial Accelerator Act, the proposal seeks to reverse decades of industrial decline by directing more public demand towards European producers, tightening the conditions attached to large foreign investments in clean-technology supply chains, and speeding approvals for major manufacturing projects. The Commission…
Germany’s progress on reducing greenhouse gases has slowed, with rising emissions from transport and buildings threatening its 2030 climate goals amid ongoing policy and sectoral hurdles. Germany’s progress on cutting greenhouse gases has stalled just as policymakers are pressing industry for faster decarbonisation, with competing data and sectoral trends underscoring the challenge ahead. According to the German Environment Agency, total greenhouse gas emissions last year were 649 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent, leaving the country roughly half a decade short of the trajectory required for its 2030 goal. Industry observers note that Germany has achieved a 48% reduction against 1990…
Rice University researchers have developed carbon nanotube fibre heaters that could revolutionise industrial heat processes by providing lightweight, resilient, and efficient electric heating solutions, potentially accelerating the shift towards lower emissions. Researchers at Rice University have demonstrated that fibres made from carbon nanotubes can function as high-performance electric heating elements in moving gases, a development that could materially aid efforts to electrify industrial heat and cut process emissions. The team tested arrays of carbon nanotube fibre (CNTF) wires and woven CNTF textiles, finding that for a given mass the materials delivered greater specific power than comparable metal-alloy elements when immersed…
A new study highlights how integrating AI throughout manufacturing operations enhances supply chain visibility, risk mitigation, and supports industrial decarbonisation efforts, contingent upon robust data governance and organisational change. According to a study published in the journal Systems, the greatest value from artificial intelligence in manufacturing supply chains arises not from one-off technology purchases but from embedding AI throughout everyday operations. The research, based on survey responses from 129 Chinese manufacturing firms, finds that organisations which have assimilated AI across functions such as production planning, inventory control, procurement and demand forecasting achieve markedly better visibility of supply and demand and…
The UK government has unveiled new measures to fast-track renewable energy projects and permit the sale of plug-in solar kits, aiming to bolster energy independence amid global geopolitical tensions. The UK government this weekend moved to accelerate the deployment of small-scale solar and speed up large renewable projects as part of a wider push to strengthen energy independence amid heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband set out a package of measures intended to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and broaden access to low‑carbon generation. Central to that plan is a decision to permit the…
The US Department of Energy has announced a significant funding initiative to bolster domestic production and recycling of critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign supply chains and accelerate clean energy deployment. The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a competitive funding opportunity intended to shore up domestic capabilities…
AstraZeneca, ERM, and Secaro have launched the Clean Heat Program to streamline the transition to renewable thermal energy across pharmaceutical supply chains, addressing a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and regulatory pressures. AstraZeneca, consultancy ERM and supply-chain platform Secaro have unveiled the Clean Heat Program, a collaborative initiative intended…
As US electricity demand surges from industry and data centres, virtual power plants and behind-the-meter solutions emerge as cost-effective alternatives to new generation capacity, promising to reshape the country’s energy landscape. The United States faces a looming electricity gap as load grows sharply across industry and consumers alike, and solutions…
A new approach to Africa’s energy strategy emphasises reliable, high-capacity power for industry over traditional household electrification, aiming to spark economic transformation and job creation across the continent. For decades African energy policy has largely measured success by how many homes can flick a light switch or plug in a…
Featured Topics
Shell’s recent disclosures reveal that nearly 1.1 billion tonnes of CO2e emissions in 2025 are driven primarily by customer use of its fuels, underscoring the immense systemic challenges faced in reaching global net-zero aims and the need for coordinated sector-wide action. Shell’s recently disclosed footprint , roughly 1.1 billion metric tonnes of CO2e in 2025 , underlines how deeply embedded fossil fuels remain in the global energy system and the scale of the challenge for industrial decarbonisation. According to the company’s reporting and an industry summary of that disclosure, the vast majority of those emissions are Scope 3: the GHG…
Scandlines has launched The Baltic Whale, a €84 million battery-electric freight ferry, marking a significant step towards zero-emission maritime transport on Europe’s busiest short-sea route between Denmark and Germany, with potential to revolutionise ferry operations across Europe. Scandlines has put into service a battery-electric freight ferry on the short crossing between Rødby in Denmark and Puttgarden on Germany’s island of Fehmarn, marking a high‑profile step for maritime decarbonisation on one of northern Europe’s busiest short‑sea links. According to Focus, the vessel, named The Baltic Whale, entered operation this week after an investment of €84 million and is intended to eliminate…
All stories
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…
