Environmental regulations front of mind in transportation sector
Digitisation, cost control and the sustainability are among the top priorities for European and North American transportation industry execs. That’s according to Transporeon’s annual Transportation Pulse Report, which unveils key developments that will shape the transportation and logistics sector in 2025. More than 100 European and North American supply chain and logistics executives from Transporeon’s shipper […]
Startups ‘accelerating innovations’ in hydrogen power solutions
The global hydrogen market is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions, supportive government policies, and advancements in hydrogen technology. Startups in the sector are addressing critical challenges such as hydrogen production efficiency, storage, distribution, and application in industrial and mobility sectors, according to analysts GlobalData. GlobalData’s latest Startup Series Report, Hydrogen Revolution: Startups […]
Net Zero regulations are ‘surging’, says new study
An Oxford University study developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, provides the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning – or not – to climate goals. For example, a new law in the EU requires companies to create plans that lay out how they will transition to net zero. […]
Demand for carbon capture & storage to hit $8bn by end of decade
The market for Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies is forecast to increase from US$4.89 billion in 2024 to US$8.04 billion in 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. According to new research from ABI, growth in the market is expected to slow until 2026-2027 before accelerating as projects are completed […]
EUDR ‘could cost EU consumers up to $1.5 billion’, say analysts
A new study has explored the impact of EU Sustainability Regulations and the implications of the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for global commodity supply chains and consumer markets. The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which comes into force at the end of the year, is the latest round of EU sustainability regulation which attempts to […]
Research indicates students are putting environment ahead of education resources
Over three quarters (80%) of students have avoided printing a resource they know could have helped their learning due to environmental concerns. That’s according to research from Epson, which surveyed 200 UK students aged 16 and up has revealed that, despite a staggering 90% of UK students agreeing that printed learning materials (e.g. print outs […]
Advances on ESG could be undermined by compliance failures within the supply chain
As businesses continue to develop the application of robust ESG standards into everyday operations, efforts could be undermined by compliance failures within their supply chain. That’s according to new research published today by independent UK law firm Burges Salmon. In order to gauge how UK companies are reporting on the full ESG value chain of […]
Cutting-edge innovations ‘driving investment boom’ in green hydrogen
The clean energy landscape is gaining significant momentum in 2024, fuelled by substantial support from major economies and venture capitalists propelling the advancement of green hydrogen technology. Recent months have witnessed a pronounced uptick in interest and investment in this domain. At the forefront of this innovative wave is green hydrogen, a pioneering technology for […]
Oil and gas outlook set to be dominated by geopolitics and supply chain dynamics this year
The oil and gas industry has witnessed a considerable upheaval in its supply chains amid the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict and renewed tensions in the Middle East. Both of these conflicts could potentially disrupt global oil and gas supplies in 2024, and hence, the themes of geopolitics and supply chains are the hot topics for this […]
World Economic Forum urges businesses to help ‘close the climate action gap’
The Alliance for CEO Climate Leaders, a CEO-led community facilitated by the World Economic Forum, has released a new report calling on businesses and governments to shift from incremental to systemic actions to meet climate goals. The report, Bold Measures to Close the Climate Action Gap: A Call for Systemic Change by Governments and Corporations, […]