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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Research reveals widespread adoption of renewable energy and electrification by English councils, but persistent financial, skills, and technological challenges jeopardise their ability to meet net-zero targets by 2050 without sustained investment and streamlined funding mechanisms. Research by Schneider Electric indicates that while English local authorities have accelerated measures such as building retrofits, renewable installations and the electrification of infrastructure, a lack of sustained funding threatens their ability to reach net-zero by 2050. The company’s Freedom of Information analysis of 199 councils found two-thirds are uncertain they will meet the statutory target, with 79% citing budget constraints as a major impediment.…
Industry forecasts predict a substantial increase in US battery energy storage systems in 2026, with deployments projected to reach 70 GWh, driven by utility-scale projects and expanding behind-the-meter systems, mainly in California, Texas, and Arizona. The United States is set for another substantial year of battery deployment as industry forecasters point to continued maturation of grid and behind‑the‑meter storage markets. According to the report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, US battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments are expected to reach about 70 GWh in 2026, roughly 21% higher than 2025, supported by both utility‑scale…
Mitsui & Co. Project Solutions and NIKE Japan have launched a pioneering virtual PPA, utilising Non-FIT Non-Fossil Certificates from local PV projects to meet Nike’s operational emissions targets and support Japan’s renewable growth. Mitsui & Co. Project Solutions has agreed a long-term virtual power purchase arrangement with NIKE Japan Group that will supply renewable energy attributes equivalent to the full electricity use of the sportswear firm’s owned and operated sites in Japan. Under the contract Mitsui will deliver Non-FIT Non-Fossil Certificates from 16 photovoltaic installations within the TEPCO transmission area, representing 18 megawatts of capacity made up of 3 MW…
A new report by Abatable highlights how the voluntary carbon market is transitioning from opportunistic trades to risk-managed procurement, with mandatory demand and supply tightness shaping prices and project standards through 2026 and beyond. The voluntary carbon market is shifting from opportunistic trades to structured, risk-managed procurement as new compliance requirements, long-term offtake agreements and a tightening supply of high-integrity credits reshape corporate buying and pricing through 2026 and beyond, according to a new report by Abatable. Abatable’s study, The Carbon Market Dimensions that Matter in 2026, argues that buyers are increasingly building portfolios to manage delivery, reputational and performance…
Mars has secured the majority of output from a Swedish onshore wind farm as part of its strategy to decarbonise operations across Europe, highlighting a trend towards complex, integrated renewable procurement agreements among corporations. Mars has secured the bulk of output from a newly commissioned Swedish onshore wind farm, deepening its corporate procurement of clean power in Europe as part of an aggressive decarbonisation push. According to ESG Today and a Mars news release distributed via PR Newswire, the company has contracted for 70% of the annual generation from the 277 MW Kölvallen Wind Farm, equivalent to roughly 670 GWh…
As costs decline and policy incentives persist, industrial facilities are increasingly adopting photovoltaic arrays as a cost-effective and resilient energy solution, transforming their operational strategy beyond sustainability branding. Industrial facilities with expansive roofs are increasingly viewing photovoltaic arrays as an operational lever rather than a purely green marketing exercise, driven by steep declines in system costs, persistent fiscal incentives and the operational benefits of on-site generation. A Deloitte analysis of industrial manufacturing’s role in the energy transition highlights the sector’s twin imperatives: lowering energy spend and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. For manufacturers consuming multi‑megawatt loads, the economics of deploying…
Mexico is set to strengthen its climate commitments through the creation of the Mexican Registry for the Green Transition (RMX), a national standard aimed at expanding local offsets and supporting emissions reduction efforts, with industry stakeholders actively engaging in upcoming regulatory developments. Mexico is moving to bolster its domestic carbon market with the creation of the Mexican Registry for the Green Transition (RMX), a national crediting standard designed to expand locally generated offsets and support the country’s emissions reduction framework. According to analysis published by JD Supra, the initiative is being advanced by the Mexican Stock Exchange together with the…
Nine major Canadian general contractors have collaborated to identify actionable strategies to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions on construction sites, with potential cuts of up to 75% by 2040, amid surging housing and infrastructure demand. Canada’s largest general contractors have for the first time pooled project-level data to map practical, near-term routes for cutting greenhouse gas emissions on job sites while meeting the country’s looming construction demand. Nine firms, Aecon, Bird, Chandos, EllisDon, Graham, Ledcor, Multiplex, PCL and Pomerleau, worked with The Transition Accelerator to analyse operational information from over 600 projects and produce the report Growing and Greening Canadian…
Emerging from labs and pilot projects, enhanced rock weathering offers the potential to permanently sequester up to a gigatonne of CO₂ annually by 2100, driven by technological advances, private sector investment, and policy development. Enhanced rock weathering is emerging from laboratories and pilot fields as a potentially large-scale carbon removal tool capable of permanently locking up atmospheric CO₂ by speeding up a slow geological reaction. According to a piece by CarbonCredits.com, recent modelling indicates that, under broad deployment, the approach could remove around 350 million tonnes of CO₂ each year by 2050. The technique relies on grinding silicate or basalt…
The tech giant reaches a historic milestone by fully matching its annual global electricity consumption with renewable sources, marking a significant step towards its goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030, supported by major contracts and innovative technologies. Microsoft said on 18 February 2026 that it has for the first time matched all of its annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy, a milestone the company presents as a central stepping stone in its wider plan to become carbon negative by 2030. According to Microsoft’s corporate blog, the achievement rests on roughly 40 gigawatts of contracted clean energy across 26…
