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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NextEra Energy has announced a $2 billion sale of hybrid equity units aimed at boosting project investments and managing short-term borrowings, reflecting its ongoing decarbonisation and grid-modernisation expansion. NextEra Energy has launched a $2 billion sale of equity units in a move aimed at replenishing project coffers and trimming short-term borrowings, the company announced on 26 February 2026. According to the filing, each unit is being offered at $50 and comprises a forward contract to acquire NextEra common shares together with undivided beneficial interests in two series of debentures issued by its financing arm. The transaction includes an underwriting option…
A coalition of investors representing $1.2 trillion AGS is urging the GHG Protocol to tighten Scope 2 emissions accounting, aiming to improve transparency and support local clean energy investment amid calls for more accurate corporate climate claims. Thirteen investors representing roughly $1.2 trillion in assets have publicly pressed the Greenhouse Gas Protocol to tighten how companies account for Scope 2 emissions, arguing that current rules obscure corporate exposure to energy-transition risk and undermine investment decisions, according to edie and BusinessGreen. The investors, convened by the NGO ShareAction, responded to the GHG Protocol’s public consultation on updating its 2015 Scope 2…
Major institutional allocators are shifting from retreat to cautious engagement with digital assets, driven by evolving product structures, tokenisation prospects, and regulatory developments, as industry interest and participation rebound post-FTX collapse. The mood among major institutional allocators toward digital assets is shifting from retreat to cautious engagement, driven as much by evolving product structures and tokenisation prospects as by changing regulatory expectations, industry participants say. Ron Biscardi, chief executive of iConnections , which organises one of the largest capital-introduction conferences and whose platform represents more than $55 trillion of assets , described a marked change in investor behaviour since the…
Recent Middle East conflicts have not only driven oil prices higher but also transformed how governments and investors view the strategic importance of clean energy infrastructure, prioritising resilience and supply-chain security alongside decarbonisation efforts. At the start of March, a fresh wave of fighting in the Middle East sent crude prices sharply higher and crystallised a longer-running recalibration of how governments and investors value clean energy assets. What had been framed primarily as a climate-centred transition is increasingly being priced as an element of national security, with storage, transmission and decentralised systems taking on strategic importance alongside generation capacity. Global…
Apple has integrated its climate commitments directly into the manufacturing process, influencing engineering choices, supplier contracts, and material sourcing to drive a global shift towards decarbonisation and circularity in electronics production. Apple has moved climate commitments from corporate statements into the mechanics of product manufacture, reshaping engineering choices, supplier contracts and factory investments so that sustainability is a structural feature of how devices are made. According to Apple, its own operations have been powered entirely by renewable electricity for several years, but the larger challenge has been to replicate that transition across a sprawling global supply chain. The company has…
A new analysis suggests airlines could reduce carbon emissions by up to 75% by reconfiguring cabins, using more efficient aircraft, and adopting operational strategies, well before sustainable aviation fuels become widely available. A major new analysis of 2023 commercial flights suggests airlines can deliver substantial emissions reductions through operational and configuration changes long before sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) are available at scale. According to a study published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, researchers examined more than 27 million flights across 26,000 city pairs and almost 3.5 billion passengers and found that premium seating is disproportionately carbon-intensive: business and first-class…
The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook highlights the rapid expansion of renewables but warns that without significant investments in grid capacity, the full climate benefits of low-emission energy sources may be lost, jeopardising global decarbonisation goals. The International Energy Agency’s latest outlook sketches a power sector in transition but not yet transformed: by 2030 roughly half of global electricity supply will be drawn from low‑emission sources , principally renewables and nuclear , yet coal and gas will still supply a substantial share of generation and remain operationally central in many countries. According to the IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2023, renewable…
Pro Carton reports an 8% decline in fossil carbon intensity in Europe’s cartonboard and folding carton sector since 2021, driven by energy sourcing shifts and sustainable forest management, highlighting progress in reducing Scope 3 emissions. Pro Carton says the European cartonboard and folding carton sector has cut its cradle-to-gate fossil carbon intensity by 8% since 2021, a development the trade body presents as evidence that fibre-based packaging can help companies reduce Scope 3 emissions. According to Pro Carton’s 2025 Carbon Footprint of Carton Packaging Study, calculations carried out by the Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE) and independently verified by the…
BMW and China’s CATL formalise a new partnership to enhance sustainability, data interoperability, and carbon accountability within global battery supply chains through pilot projects leveraging the Catena‑X ecosystem. BMW Group and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) have formalised a new phase of cooperation aimed at cutting carbon across battery supply chains and enabling cross‑border data flows, signing a memorandum of understanding in Beijing on 25 February 2026. The move, announced by CATL and confirmed by BMW, broadens a relationship that began in 2012 from a supplier arrangement into a joint effort on digital standards and sustainability tools. The…
Holcim and Air Liquide have announced a major collaboration to implement a large-scale carbon capture system at Holcim’s Obourg cementworks in Belgium, aiming for net-zero cement by 2029. Air Liquide and Holcim have sealed an agreement to advance a large-scale carbon capture installation at Holcim’s Obourg cementworks in Belgium, a key element of the company’s GO4ZERO decarbonisation programme. Under the arrangement, Air Liquide will provide oxygen for the plant’s oxyfuel‑ready clinker line and deploy its Cryocap™ OXY carbon capture and purification system, technology the company says can remove up to 95% of process CO₂. The arrangement envisages captured CO₂ ,…
