CVC investment in clean energy start-ups reaches record-high
At over $8billion, big company corporate venture capital investment (CVC) in clean energy start-ups ran at a record high last year.
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Looking for a connection: Will the North Sea hit its 2030 emissions target?
Despite the ups and downs of the energy transition, it’s likely North Sea oil and gas production will be with us even in a net-zero 2050.
Busting the cement decarbonisation myth?
The Alliance for Low-Carbon Cement & Concrete (ALCCC) has been launched to 'bust the myth' that cement is hard to decarbonise. Ostensibly, its goal is to drive rapid decarbonisation of the cement industry (targeting near-zero emissions as early as 2040) with European industrial innovation expected to play a critical role. The alliance argues that technological solutions exist and we must now address market barriers.
Regulatory shifts and competitive spirit: drivers of market disruption
From plastics and packaging to the competitive spirit of startup funding, this weekly roundup explores the headlines in disruptive technology and industrial transformation.Â
Haelixa partners with CottonConnect in move towards traceable textiles
Haelixa and CottonConnect will work together to improve the traceability of cotton supply chains by combining digital and physical techniques.Â
Insurer retreat from NZIA threatens net zero goals
Nearly half the members of the Net Zero Insurers Alliance (NZIA) have pulled out of the global insurance network for addressing climate change. Many reports cite the pressure of the growing politicisation of ESG, especially in the US, but the news also fits the growing awareness that targeting, and achieving, net zero is going to be a lot harder than simply making a commitment.
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CVC investment in clean energy start-ups reaches record-high
At over $8billion, big company corporate venture capital investment (CVC) in clean energy start-ups ran at a record high last year.
Looking for a connection: Will the North Sea hit its 2030 emissions target?
Despite the ups and downs of the energy transition, it’s likely North Sea oil and gas production will be with us even in a net-zero 2050.
Busting the cement decarbonisation myth?
The Alliance for Low-Carbon Cement & Concrete (ALCCC) has been launched to 'bust the myth' that cement is hard to decarbonise. Ostensibly, its goal is to drive rapid decarbonisation of the cement industry (targeting near-zero emissions as early as 2040) with European industrial innovation expected to play a critical role. The alliance argues that technological solutions exist and we must now address market barriers.
Regulatory shifts and competitive spirit: drivers of market disruption
From plastics and packaging to the competitive spirit of startup funding, this weekly roundup explores the headlines in disruptive technology and industrial transformation.Â
Haelixa partners with CottonConnect in move towards traceable textiles
Haelixa and CottonConnect will work together to improve the traceability of cotton supply chains by combining digital and physical techniques.Â
Insurer retreat from NZIA threatens net zero goals
Nearly half the members of the Net Zero Insurers Alliance (NZIA) have pulled out of the global insurance network for addressing climate change. Many reports cite the pressure of the growing politicisation of ESG, especially in the US, but the news also fits the growing awareness that targeting, and achieving, net zero is going to be a lot harder than simply making a commitment.
Accessing a geopolitically-friendly critical elements supply chain for EV makers
Simon Clarke, chief executive of American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI)(TSX-V:LI), explains why now is the time to establish secure, independent supplies of energy metals that are sustainably processed by geopolitically safe countries.
VCM shock as Zimbabwe claims carbon credit revenues
Zimbabwe has proposed a new carbon credit framework, which will see the Government taking half of the revenue and could undercut investment in the market. Given the confusion about credit certification already causing issues for corporate buyers, additional instability could impact those already struggling to identify the best fit for their emission reduction goals.
ICMA launches new sustainable bond database
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) have announced the launch of ICMA’s new database dedicated to sustainable bond data, intended to provide deeper insight into the market.
Fashion, food and the built environment: Ripe for future disruption
This week’s headlines point to a number of disruptive trends, including the targeting of underperforming industries and the emergence of biological solutions. Â
