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…
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…
Major projects across Europe showcase how large heat pumps are transitioning from demonstration to widespread use in process heat and district heating, promising significant CO2 reductions and energy efficiency gains. Large industrial-scale heat pumps are moving from demonstration to mainstream deployment across Europe, with a string of projects this decade…
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…
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…
The EIB pledges more than €1 billion to boost solar, wind, and hydropower projects across Africa, supporting efforts to connect 300 million people to electricity by 2030 amidst a broader push for sustainable infrastructure. The European Investment Bank, through its EIB Global arm, has pledged in excess of €1 billion…
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India is transitioning from policy aspirations to a comprehensive industrial push in electric mobility, with large-scale incentives, localisation mandates, and infrastructure investments set to reshape the EV landscape and reduce reliance on imported components. Electric mobility in India has shifted from policy aspiration to industrial priority as the country scales manufacturing, incentives and infrastructure to cut transport emissions and reduce fossil‑fuel reliance. Use of battery electric vehicles has risen sharply between fiscal 2019–20 and fiscal 2024–25, reflecting rapid market adoption driven by subsidies, public procurement and expanding charging networks, according to government disclosures and reporting by industry watchers. Policy pushes…
The pioneering Chaotan One in Guizhou marks a significant leap in deploying supercritical CO₂ technology for industrial energy efficiency, with promising efficiency gains and decentralised power generation potential. China’s Chaotan One, which began commercial operation on December 20, 2025, represents a milestone for industrial waste‑heat recovery by deploying a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂) Brayton cycle at scale, according to reports. The generator, installed at a steel complex in Guizhou province, is the product of a collaboration between the Nuclear Power Institute of China and Jigang International Engineering and Technology Company, a subsidiary of Jigang Group, and is being presented as…
MANUFACTURA introduces Corncretl, a lime-based composite using corn residues and recycled byproducts, promising up to 70% emissions reduction for digital construction, with potential to revolutionise sustainable architecture. Mexican design studio MANUFACTURA has unveiled Corncretl, a lime‑based construction composite that the studio says can cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 70% relative to ordinary Portland cement while being compatible with robotic 3D printing. According to MANUFACTURA, the formulation replaces clinker‑rich cement with binders that cure at ambient temperature and are produced at lower calcination conditions, reducing both energy demand and process emissions. The mix pairs limestone aggregate with dried…
Samsung plans to transform its manufacturing sites into AI-driven autonomous factories by 2030, leveraging digital twins and humanoid robots to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental management, signalling a new era in industrial automation. Samsung Electronics has outlined a plan to convert its manufacturing sites at home and abroad into “AI autonomous factories” by 2030, signalling a push to move beyond conventional automation to facilities that plan, validate and act with minimal human direction. According to a report by eDaily, the initiative will embed artificial intelligence across the full production chain , from inbound material handling through to assembly and shipping…
SSE’s ambitious five-year plan to invest £33 billion in renewable projects and transmission upgrades aims to transform the utility into a major growth contender, backed by recent strong financial results and strategic project milestones. SSE is reshaping the profile of a traditional utilities group by leaning heavily into networks and large-scale renewables, betting that the UK’s transition to a low-carbon power system will deliver superior returns to investors prepared to accept execution risk. According to MoneyWeek, the business, best known for delivering electricity across southern England and Scotland, has launched an ambitious five‑year investment programme valued at £33 billion. Company…
The Severn Valley Railway has converted a 1959 Class 08 shunting locomotive into the UK’s first hydrogen-powered heritage locomotive, showcasing a cost-effective approach to eco-friendly short-distance rail operations amid industry-wide decarbonisation efforts. The Severn Valley Railway has moved from demonstration to practical example in applying hydrogen traction to heritage operations,…
Asset owners in the Asia-Pacific region are leading the global shift towards integrating sustainability into investment decisions, driven by policy support, large-scale clean energy spending, and a focus on risk management, highlighting new opportunities and challenges in industrial decarbonisation funding. Asset owners across the Asia-Pacific are moving faster than their…
Samsung has announced a bold initiative to transform its global factories into largely autonomous, AI-powered facilities by 2030, leveraging digital twins, robotic automation, and real-time analytics, in partnership with NVIDIA. Samsung Electronics has unveiled an expansive plan to convert its global production footprint into what it calls “AI‑driven factories,” with…
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…
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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…
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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…
The global market for nuclear reactor decommissioning is set to grow steadily, driven by ageing fleets, regulatory tightening, and technological innovations, with new fuel production licences signalling a shift towards supply chain resilience for advanced reactors. The global market for retiring nuclear reactors is entering a period of steady, technically driven expansion as ageing fleets, tighter regulation and fresh private capital reshape the economics of decommissioning and spent‑fuel management. According to a market analysis from DataM Intelligence, the nuclear reactor decommissioning market was valued at about US$76.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach roughly US$94.3 billion by 2031,…
The University of Chicago’s Centre for Organic Battery Innovation is pioneering a shift towards earth-abundant, safer, and potentially more sustainable organic batteries, aiming to disrupt the lithium-based industry amid rising demand and supply risks. The University of Chicago’s newly formed Center for Organic Battery Innovation (COBI) is mounting a concerted push to replace conventional lithium-based cells with solid‑state batteries constructed from earth‑abundant organic molecules, arguing the shift is necessary to address mounting safety, cost and supply‑chain risks associated with current chemistries. According to a media release published by the centre on 25 February 2026, COBI’s objective is to develop rechargeable…
A postponed EU legislation aimed at boosting clean manufacturing faces industry pressure to accelerate its launch, with debates over local content rules and market integrity intensifying among stakeholders. A major European metals trade body has urged the European Union not to postpone the launch of the bloc’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), warning that further slippage would undermine efforts to scale up clean manufacturing across strategic sectors. The Commission postponed publication of the IAA to 4 March 2026 after member states failed to reach an internal consensus on how far the legislation should require locally sourced inputs, according to Euronews. The…
Africa’s solar industry is entering a rapid expansion phase driven by policy reforms, falling costs, and rising demand, but faces major hurdles in financing, grid integration, and local manufacturing as it aims to transform its energy landscape by the end of the decade. Africa’s solar sector is entering a phase of rapid commercialisation that could reshape the continent’s energy mix and create new markets for decarbonisation technologies across industry, utilities and project finance. After a surge in 2025, policymakers, developers and equipment suppliers are positioning solar and battery systems as central to meeting rising power demand and improving energy security.…
Germany plans to declare hydrogen production projects of “overriding public interest” to fast-track approval processes, broadening the scope to include blue hydrogen amid concerns over slow progress and long-term decarbonisation targets. Germany is set to declare hydrogen production projects to be of “overriding public interest”, a legal escalation intended to speed approvals as the country confronts a widening gap between ambition and delivery on its hydrogen strategy. According to Tagesspiegel Background, the government has agreed to broaden the scope of the Hydrogen Acceleration Act to bring more projects under fast‑track treatment, a move that acknowledges the original roll‑out has been…
The Villum Foundation’s largest-ever grant launches a decade-long international initiative to radically reduce the carbon footprint of the global construction sector through innovative research, digital integration, and collaborative industry-practice transformation. The Villum Foundation’s decision to commit 1 billion Danish kroner to a decade-long research programme marks a major escalation in efforts to decarbonise the global construction sector. Launched on 1 January 2026, the Civil Engineering and the Green Transition in the Built Environment (CEBE) initiative sets out an integrated research agenda intended to tackle the full lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure , from material extraction and manufacture, through design and…
As EU industry ministers convene, divisions emerge over protectionist measures, funding priorities, and strategies to strengthen Europe’s heavy industry in the face of global competition and climate goals. EU industry ministers meet against a backdrop of intensifying debate over how Brussels should revive the bloc’s industrial base, with sharp divisions emerging over protectionist measures, competition policy and targeted support for heavy, energy‑intensive sectors. At the heart of the discussion are competing visions for competitiveness. According to the Financial Times, France has pushed for “Buy European” preferences in public procurement and state support to shield strategic industries, while several more liberal…
Glass Futures has achieved a significant milestone in decarbonising high‑temperature manufacturing, completing pilot trials of biofuels, electric boosting, and hydrogen, demonstrating their technical feasibility at industrial scale and shaping the future of sustainable glass production. Glass Futures has reported a major step forward in efforts to decarbonise high‑temperature manufacturing after completing a series of pilot trials that tested biofuels, electric boosting and hydrogen on its 30 tonnes‑per‑day line in St Helens, UK. The multi‑pathway campaign, which Glass Futures says began in October 2025, has, the organisation adds, proven the technical feasibility of several low‑carbon fuel routes at a scale close…
While the Middle East advances its solar capacity and manufacturing capabilities, substantial fossil fuel investments and policy gaps highlight the region’s complex journey towards net zero by 2060, balancing ambition with economic reliance on hydrocarbons. The Middle East’s pathway to decarbonisation is gathering momentum in its power systems and manufacturing base, even as broader economic incentives and ongoing fossil fuel investment leave the region far from the emission trajectories implied by many national pledges. According to Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Transition Outlook, closing that gap would demand roughly US$5.3 trillion of cumulative spending to hit net zero by 2060; under the…
