How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals

For many organisations, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of their future success. In a blog on the Energy Live News website, Sam Arje, explains why. Guest blog: Is your corporate strategy aligned with energy efficiency? With so much to consider when planning an organisation’s carbon reduction, integrating energy … Continue reading How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals →

What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition

The European Commission has unveiled its new strategy to make EU industries more competitive with cheap energy. Does this mean the bloc will go full speed ahead in terms of building more wind farms and solar power plants? Jörg Mühlenhoff looks into what the details of the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Europe’s energy transition … Continue reading What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition →

Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025

The latest Eurobarometer survey (the European Parliament Winter 2025 Survey), published this week, shows that Europeans “have high expectations from the EU in its role to protect them against global challenges and security risks. Large majorities are looking for an EU that protects them by focussing on security, defence, and the economy. There is wide … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025 →

Energy efficiency is crucial for industrial ESG strategies and long-term competitiveness

Energy efficiency is essential in building a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. With industries responsible for over a third of global energy consumption and related CO₂ emissions, optimizing energy use is no longer just an environmental concern — it’s critical. Thomas Feßl, Business Development Manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores in an article … Continue reading Energy efficiency is crucial for industrial ESG strategies and long-term competitiveness →

Action is needed now: “there is no way to “adapt” to temperatures beyond human tolerance”

Günther Thallinger from Allianz SE has written a powerful article on LinkedIn. As one commentator said: “This devastating analysis from a global insurance leader sets out not just the financial but also the civilisational threat posed by climate change.” Another said that insurance is the “canary in the mine”; the early warning system for what … Continue reading Action is needed now: “there is no way to “adapt” to temperatures beyond human tolerance” →

The lack of urgency to submit new proposals for eliminating GHG emissions under the Paris climate agreement is worrying to say the least

The poor compliance rate so far suggests a lack of urgency that bodes ill for avoiding the worst climate outcomes this century. In an article on The Conversation website, Doug Specht, Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster discusses latest developments. Only 15 countries have met the latest Paris agreement deadline. Is … Continue reading The lack of urgency to submit new proposals for eliminating GHG emissions under the Paris climate agreement is worrying to say the least →

New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles

Europeans are buying and discarding more clothing, footwear and other textiles than ever before, which as a result, is putting more pressure on our climate and environment, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released this week. The updated consumption data highlights the need for policymakers, industry and consumers to play their role in … Continue reading New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles →

The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics

David M. Hart, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes on its website about the possible impact of the Trump administration on the IEA. The agency’s mandate has expanded from strengthening energy security to boosting the global clean energy transition, but it is facing pushback from critics who believe this mission undermines … Continue reading The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics →

Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025

Undoubtedly, executives of big companies are as pleased as could be. Many big companies have started to drop climate goals from executive pay plans, as reported by the Financial Times (behind a paywall). For example, the Swiss bank UBS’s annual report this week dropped language that linked executives’ pay to environmental, social and governance goals … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025 →

Greenpeace hit with $660mn damages bill in US court over oil pipeline protests

The North Dakota court’s ruling has brought a wave of solidarity against ‘strategic lawsuit against public participation’ (SLAPP) lawsuits designed to silence campaigners. In an article on the Climate Home News website, Isabella Kaminski discusses the ruling and what is planned for next. Greenpeace’s $660m damages ruling a ‘wake-up call’ to climate movement Organisations and … Continue reading Greenpeace hit with $660mn damages bill in US court over oil pipeline protests →