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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A new white paper at The RECOUP Summit suggests that integrating advanced tracking, sorting, and verifiable data could revolutionise the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, rewarding genuine recycling outcomes and fostering circular economy practices. A new white paper launched at The RECOUP Summit on 4 March argues that combining digital tracking, advanced sorting and verified data could make the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime genuinely performance‑based, rewarding companies that deliver real recycling outcomes. Titled “EPR That Works: Incentivising Real Recycling with Data and Innovation,” the paper is produced by recycling technology platform Polytag and backed by compliance agencies Ecosurety…
A new industry ranking reveals that regulation-led efforts are pushing major automakers like Tesla and Volvo to improve responsible sourcing and reduce emissions in their electric vehicle supply chains, while highlighting ongoing industry lobbying and the need for sustained policy support. According to the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard, a new industry ranking produced by a coalition that includes Transport & Environment, Human Rights Watch and investor groups, major automakers are making measurable strides in cleaning up the supply chains behind electric vehicles. The fourth edition of the leaderboard finds that a cluster of original equipment manufacturers ,…
The European Commission’s Industrial Accelerator Act aims to cement demand-side support for low-carbon hydrogen within the EU, with broader measures to enhance industrial decarbonisation and supply chain resilience, amid ongoing debates over local-content rules and market stability. The European Commission published its Industrial Accelerator Act on 4 March, a long-expected measure that could shape whether demand-side support for low‑carbon hydrogen in the EU becomes concrete enough to sustain project developers and industrial offtakers. The dossier had been held up for a week amid reported disagreements inside the Commission over proposed local‑content rules, underscoring the political sensitivities around trade protection and…
The Environmental Audit Committee cautions that public backing for the UK’s net zero transition hinges on tangible local benefits and equitable cost distribution as more disruptive policies approach, urging government clarity and fairness to maintain support. A parliamentary watchdog has cautioned that public support for the UK’s net zero transition cannot be assumed and will hinge on visible, fairly distributed benefits as harder policy choices arrive. The Environmental Audit Committee, which examines government performance against carbon budgets, concluded that the “low hanging fruit” of decarbonisation has largely gone and that forthcoming measures will hit everyday routines more directly. “The measures…
A new study from the University of Sheffield warns that green hydrogen’s environmental benefits hinge on rapid energy system decarbonisation and supply chain reform, with potential for significant emissions reductions if coordinated policies are implemented. Green hydrogen risks falling short of its climate promise unless electricity systems are decarbonised and supply chains are redesigned, new modelling from the University of Sheffield concludes. The paper, published in Communications Sustainability, tests 20 production and transport scenarios for green hydrogen across 14 countries from 2023 to 2050 and finds that the environmental performance of hydrogen is driven overwhelmingly by the carbon intensity of…
A new EY and Eurelectric report highlights that full electrification of corporate vehicle fleets across Europe could save €246 billion and cut CO2 emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030, contingent on overcoming structural barriers through multistakeholder collaboration. Electrifying corporate vehicle fleets across Europe could unlock substantial savings and emissions reductions, but realising that potential will depend on coordinated action across industry, government and energy networks, according to a new analysis by EY and Eurelectric. According to the report by EY and Eurelectric, full fleet electrification could deliver up to €246 billion in cumulative operating cost savings by 2030 and…
The U.S. experienced its largest-ever increase in battery storage capacity in 2025, driven by utility-scale and behind-the-meter projects, signalling a pivotal moment for decarbonisation and grid resilience, despite policy uncertainties and supply chain challenges. U.S. battery storage installations surged in 2025, delivering a watershed year for the market and setting a fresh productivity benchmark for decarbonisation planners and system operators. New data compiled by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence for the Solar Energy Industries Association shows the nation added roughly 28 GW/57–58 GWh of capacity last year, driven principally by utility-scale projects while behind-the-meter deployments, including residential, commercial and industrial systems, continued…
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a groundbreaking single-atom indium catalyst on hafnium oxide, significantly boosting efficiency and mechanistic clarity in converting CO2 and hydrogen into methanol, heralding a new era in decarbonisation technology. Researchers at ETH Zurich report a step change in catalysts for producing methanol from carbon dioxide and hydrogen, demonstrating that atomically dispersed indium on a hafnium oxide support markedly improves efficiency and mechanistic clarity compared with nanoparticle-based materials. According to the paper in Nature Nanotechnology published 2 March 2026, the team engineered a single‑atom architecture in which every indium atom functions as an active site, enabling…
Honeywell’s new Modular Hybrid Heating Solution allows heavy industry to reduce emissions by blending electric and traditional heating, offering a practical pathway to cleaner manufacturing while maintaining existing infrastructure. Honeywell has begun marketing a modular system that it says lets heavy industrial manufacturers shift portions of process heating from combustion fuels to electricity in real time, offering a staged path toward electrification while keeping existing plant infrastructure in place. According to Honeywell, the Hybrid Heating Solution integrates electric heaters with conventional natural‑gas combustion controls and can deliver up to 30% of a process’ heating capacity electrically at any given moment.…
Researchers unveil an explainable AI system that links printing parameters to internal flaws in metal 3D-printed components, promising to elevate the reliability and certification of additive manufacturing for high-value infrastructure and transport applications. Metal additive manufacturing is approaching a practical turning point for high‑value infrastructure and transport applications as researchers move defect prediction upstream into process design. A team led by the Korea Institute of Materials Science, working with the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research, has unveiled an explainable artificial intelligence system that links printing parameters to the shapes, locations and likely mechanical consequences of internal flaws in laser…
