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…
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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…
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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…
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Moeve’s Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, Europe’s largest, progresses with €3 billion investment, aiming for commercial output by 2028, amid industry uncertainty and policy hurdles. Moeve, the Spanish energy group formerly known as Cepsa, is moving ahead with what it describes as Europe’s largest green hydrogen programme: the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. According to European Business Magazine and company disclosures, the initiative comprises two coastal production hubs in Andalusia, Onuba at Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) and a larger complex at San Roque (Cádiz), with combined electrolysis capacity of roughly 2GW and an expected output of up to 300,000 tonnes of…
A modelling study projects that despite some progress, current climate commitments are insufficient to contain global warming within 1.5 °C, risking trillions in economic damages and urging more aggressive mitigation strategies. A modelling study led by Assistant Professor Taeyoung Jin of Jeonbuk National University, with colleagues at Pusan National University, finds that the world’s current climate pledges are unlikely to keep warming within the Paris Agreement limits and quantifies the economic stakes for industrial decarbonisation strategies. Using the RICE-2010 integrated assessment framework, the team simulated interactions between economic growth, greenhouse gas emissions and climate feedbacks to project outcomes through the…
Standard Chartered reports a record $1.07 billion from sustainable finance activities in 2025, driven by rapid growth in banking and a significant step towards its net-zero ambitions, as part of an expanding shift towards green and transition finance. International lender Standard Chartered reported $1.07 billion of income from sustainable finance activities in 2025, exceeding its $1 billion annual income target for the year and marking growth of 9% compared with 2024, according to the bank’s 2025 annual report. The result underlines the group’s push to monetise climate-related advisory and financing opportunities as it pursues wider decarbonisation goals. The bank said…
Vilnius is set to begin production of green hydrogen this year to power its bus fleet, marking a significant step in local decarbonisation efforts despite evolving project costs and timelines, with the first hydrogen buses expected to operate by autumn. Vilnius is progressing with a municipal green hydrogen project intended to decarbonise the capital’s bus network, with city officials saying production will begin this year and the first hydrogen buses will carry passengers in the autumn. The plant, being delivered on the site of the city’s second combined heat and power plant by municipal heat supplier Miesto Gijos with MT…
The European Heat Pump Association reports an 11% rise in residential heat pump sales across 16 countries in 2025, driven by stabilising subsidies and tax reforms, though disparities remain between markets. Preliminary figures from the European Heat Pump Association show a modest recovery in residential heat pump demand across parts of Europe in 2025, with sales rising by about 11% in the 16 countries covered by the association. According to the EHPA, roughly 2.63 million residential heat pumps were sold in those markets last year, up from about 2.38 million in 2024, bringing the association’s estimate of the European installed…
Caterpillar Inc, OnePWR Solutions, and Vero3 are collaborating to deploy a 500 MW low-carbon power system integrating natural-gas generation with carbon capture and sequestration, aiming to revolutionise sustainable energy for critical infrastructure from 2026. Caterpillar Inc has joined forces with OnePWR Solutions and carbon-management firm Vero3 to design and deploy large-scale lower‑carbon power systems aimed at mission‑critical facilities such as data centres, the companies said in a joint announcement. The partners plan an integrated platform that pairs natural‑gas prime power with post‑combustion carbon capture, battery energy storage and permanent geological sequestration of CO2. Under the arrangement Caterpillar will supply generation…
University of Bath researchers have created an AI system that assesses a building’s embodied carbon from simple text descriptions, enabling architects to make more sustainable choices early in the design process without needing detailed specifications. Researchers at the University of Bath have unveiled an artificial intelligence tool that estimates a building’s embodied carbon from plain-text descriptions, aiming to give designers actionable sustainability insight at the moment when choices have the greatest influence on lifecycle emissions. According to the University of Bath, the system uses machine learning and natural language processing to convert brief notes about materials, dimensions and use into…
A new report warns that the rapid growth in electric vehicle demand could lead to a significant lithium shortage by 2028, prompting calls for urgent investment and policy action to avoid supply shocks in the decarbonisation race. Automakers and battery makers face an accelerating mismatch between future lithium needs and the projects currently in the pipeline, according to a new assessment by consultancy Wood Mackenzie. The firm’s Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium models four pathways for how the energy transition could unfold and finds that lithium demand in 2050 ranges from about 5.6 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (Mt…
Nadia Calviño highlights the urgency for Europe to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports as geopolitical tensions underscore vulnerabilities, with the EIB ramping up financing for renewable energy and grid resilience projects. Nadia Calviño, president of the European Investment Bank, warned on Tuesday that the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East has sharpened the case for Europe to break its reliance on external fossil fuel suppliers. Speaking to journalists at the EIB’s annual forum in Luxembourg, she said “Si hay una lección o una conclusión principal de la situación actual es que hace aún más urgente que Europa reduzca…
Hackney Council’s innovative microgrid scheme is breaking down regulatory barriers to bring direct solar power to tenants, potentially transforming energy affordability and climate impact in UK social housing. When Hackney Council set out in 2019 to decarbonise its housing stock, officials quickly confronted a regulatory obstacle that has long restricted the roll-out of rooftop solar in Britain’s apartment blocks: tenants were unable to buy electricity directly from generators on their estate. That barrier typically confined solar benefits to communal areas or landlords, rather than to the households that need bill relief most. Hackney’s answer is a municipal microgrid pilot, developed…
