Heidelberg Materials UK has proven a zero concrete waste process at its Greenwich plant on the Thames, recovering aggregates for reuse and pairing concrete recycling with CarbonCure CO2-injection technology. Heidelberg Materials UK said it has proven a zero concrete waste process at its Greenwich plant on the River Thames, using…
Moët Hennessy and Verallia have launched a research partnership to develop lightweight glass bottles, cutting wine and spirits packaging weight by 30% to 50% to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of LVMH, and Verallia, Europe’s largest producer of glass packaging for food and…
Swedish cement technology company Cemvision and precast concrete manufacturer S:t Eriks have signed a partnership to bring near-zero carbon concrete to the Nordic and Baltic construction markets by 2028. Swedish cement technology firm Cemvision and precast concrete manufacturer S:t Eriks have signed a joint sales agreement to develop and commercialise…
Bulgaria’s glass packaging industry has launched a national Close the Glass Loop platform to raise collection for glass recycling, aiming to help meet the EU’s 90% target by 2030. Bulgaria’s glass packaging value chain has united to launch a new national platform for glass collection and recycling, joining a Europe-wide…
Calgary-based Cura has closed a $10 million USD funding round to expand its electrochemical low-carbon cement pilot with Grand Forks Concrete, a step toward commercial-scale production in Alberta. Calgary-based cleantech company Cura has closed a $10 million USD ($14 million CAD) funding round on 17 September, its second tranche, to…
The Hydrogen Council’s latest Hydrogen Compass report puts the global low-carbon hydrogen pipeline at $130 billion and 6.9 million tonnes a year, with ammonia the leading offtake. The Hydrogen Council said in its latest annual Hydrogen Compass report that the global low-carbon hydrogen project pipeline has grown to $130 billion…
EU member states agreed to expand free ETS allowances for energy-intensive industries from 2026 to 2030, aiming to protect steel, cement and chemicals producers from carbon leakage. EU member states have agreed to expand free ETS allowances for energy-intensive industries between 2026 and 2030, a move the Council of the…
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CAC Engineering’s pilot plant in Freiberg, Germany has produced 300,000 litres of synthetic gasoline, showing its power-to-liquids process can run reliably over a sustained period. A pilot plant in Freiberg, Germany has produced 300,000 litres of synthetic gasoline, a threshold its developer says demonstrates that its power-to-liquids process can run reliably over a sustained period rather than only in short bursts. The facility, run by CAC Engineering at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, uses the company’s METHAFUEL technology to convert e-methanol into synthetic gasoline through the DeCarTrans research programme. Reaching 300,000 litres of cumulative output matters because continuous, reliable operation, rather than…
NEDO and four Japanese partners achieved 85% ammonia co-firing in a full-scale naphtha cracking furnace, a step towards decarbonising petrochemical production without a full plant redesign. A Japanese consortium has achieved an 85% ammonia co-firing rate across a full-scale naphtha cracking furnace, a milestone the group says clears one of the toughest technical barriers to decarbonising petrochemical production. NEDO, Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, ran the demonstration together with Mitsui Chemicals, Maruzen Petrochemical, Toyo Engineering and Sojitz Machinery, testing a furnace fitted with a newly developed ammonia-fired burner. The 85% figure covers the entire furnace on a…
Mission Possible Partnership has published guardrails for mass balance claims, aiming to help buyers judge which accounting systems for low-carbon steel, cement and chemicals deserve their trust. Mission Possible Partnership has published a framework for assessing mass balance claims, aiming to stop the accounting method used across steel, cement, chemicals, aluminium and aviation supply chains from undermining trust in low-emission products. The report, titled “Principles and Guardrails for Credible Mass Balance Claims”, sets out what MPP calls a due-diligence tool for buyers, producers and standard setters to judge whether a given mass balance system deserves confidence. Section 6 of the…
Kanin Energy raised $100 million from S2G Investments and Canada Growth Fund to expand waste heat recovery across cement, steel, refining and gas plants, cutting costs and emissions. Kanin Energy has raised $100 million in new equity to expand waste heat recovery projects across North American cement, steel, refining and gas facilities, the Calgary-based developer said on 17 September. S2G Investments led the round with a $50 million commitment, matched by a further $50 million from Canada Growth Fund. Kanin, founded in 2020, converts heat that would otherwise vent from industrial processes into electricity, and says up to 58% of…
ENEOS Holdings used AI catalyst discovery from Matlantis and NVIDIA to screen 100 million candidate materials for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting a years-long search to just months. ENEOS Holdings has used AI catalyst discovery to screen around 100 million candidate materials for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting a search that once took years down to a few months, Matlantis and NVIDIA said on 17 September. The Japanese energy group combined Matlantis PFP, a general-purpose machine learning interatomic potential, with NVIDIA ALCHEMI, an accelerated computing platform for chemistry and materials workloads. Together the two systems let ENEOS evaluate huge numbers of candidate structures for…
Aircapture and NGK have commissioned a direct air capture unit at AIZAWA Concrete’s Fukushima site, testing NGK ceramic substrates in commercial conditions and looking at concrete mineralisation as an outlet for the captured gas. Aircapture and NGK Corporation have started a joint direct air capture demonstration at AIZAWA Concrete Corporation’s…
Durham University researchers put the hydrogen storage potential of depleted North Sea oil and gas fields at 3,659 terawatt-hours, enough to take conventional gas power stations off the British grid by 2040. Depleted oil and gas fields in the North Sea could hold 3,659 terawatt-hours of hydrogen, more than seven…
Carbon capture developer Mantel has raised $18 million from Constellation Technology Ventures and Azimut Investments, taking total funding to $50 million as it moves molten borate capture into power, pulp and oil and gas projects. Mantel has raised $18 million from Constellation Technology Ventures, Azimut Investments and existing investors to…
Japan’s trade ministry has asked for JPY 1.26 trillion in its fiscal 2027 budget request for green transformation, more than double this year’s allocation, with electric arc furnace conversion and green steel procurement in the frame. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested JPY 1.26 trillion ($7.88 billion)…
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BMW’s Car2Car consortium has shown that additional sorting can strip copper from end-of-life vehicle scrap well enough to make flat steel for cars, with more than 100,000 series parts already built and installed. High-quality material loops are technically feasible in the automotive industry, and copper-bearing impurities in steel scrap can be reduced notably, BMW said after completing its Car2Car research project with partners, EUROMETAL reported on 27 August. The project focused on steel, aluminium and copper, and also considered other materials including glass. BMW’s consortium included Scholz Recycling, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, alongside academic partners such as…
UNEP says copper demand will rise more than 40% by 2040 while mined output peaks around 2030, leaving a projected shortfall of 6.5 million tonnes within the next five years. Demand for copper will rise more than 40% by 2040 while mined production is expected to peak around 2030 and then flatten or decline, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The projection appears in a UNEP article published on 27 August on securing the materials the energy transition needs. Copper carries electrification. Electric vehicles use up to four times as much of it as traditional combustion engines, and it…
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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…
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…
Despite substantial foundation support and public programmes, Germany faces a slowdown in green startup formation, prompting calls for strategic funding and policy reforms to sustain its climate goals. According to the Green Startup Report 2026, Germany’s climate transition increasingly depends on fledgling sustainable companies, which the report estimates cut CO2 emissions by more than 70% compared with conventional alternatives. The study frames this performance as a strategic advantage for industrial decarbonisation, but cautions that shifts in investor attention and emerging priorities such as artificial intelligence, security and geopolitical resilience are reshaping where capital and policy focus land. The report highlights…
As industrial organisations increasingly rely on digital services, the environmental impact of web design and data management is emerging as a crucial factor in decarbonisation strategies, offering significant cost and emissions savings. The digital products that industrial organisations design and deploy carry a hidden environmental cost that is becoming material for decarbonisation strategies. Every byte delivered, every model hosted and every dashboard refreshed consumes electricity, draws on water for cooling and accelerates hardware turnover. As factories, utilities and infrastructure providers move more control and insights online, attention to the carbon and resource intensity of the web must shift from a…
Innovative village-level initiatives in India demonstrate how coordinated water management, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy can enhance food security, boost incomes, and reduce emissions amidst escalating climate pressures. Rural economies in India, which still rely on agriculture and allied activities for nearly half their workforce, are confronting escalating climate pressures that threaten both food supplies and household incomes. Erratic monsoon patterns, hotter growing seasons and prolonged dry spells have amplified yield uncertainty across rain‑fed areas that account for roughly half of the country’s net sown land, prompting a shift from short‑term responses to systemic, village‑level adaptation. The Climate Smart Village…
Chinese renewable energy manufacturers are leveraging their scale, innovation, and domestic market strength to capitalise on upcoming global investments in low-carbon infrastructure, amid strategic and environmental challenges. Chinese clean‑tech firms stand to capture a large slice of the coming global investment wave in low‑carbon infrastructure, leveraging unmatched manufacturing scale, a deep domestic market and an expanding innovation base, industry observers and recent reports say. According to the South China Morning Post, analysts note that Chinese suppliers are able to deliver renewable energy hardware, batteries and electric vehicles at volumes and prices that many markets require as they seek to replace…
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, converting a 1959 Class 08 shunting locomotive into a zero-emission, hydrogen-battery hybrid designed for routine use on a preserved line. According to the Severn Valley Railway, the unit , unveiled at Kidderminster Town , represents the UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunter to enter the market and is intended to offer a…
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 counterparts in Europe and North America to weave climate and broader sustainability considerations into investment decisions, a shift that industry data shows is being driven by policy changes, large-scale clean energy spending and growing investor concern about physical and transition risks. According to FTSE Russell’s 2025 Sustainable Investment Asset Owner…
