New EEA briefings on the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2)

The introduction of the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) for the road transport and buildings sectors will help spur Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels and technologies. Providing early financial support to vulnerable households and businesses, policy coherency, strong public backing, transparency and clear communication will be key to its success, according to two European Environment Agency (EEA) briefings published … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) →

How models of open governance are being applied to climate finance

A new WRI report written by Molly Caldwell and Natalia Alayza takes stock of the current landscape of climate finance governance and examines how to improve transparency, participation and accountability across finance sources to ensure that funds are truly aligned with achieving the world’s climate goals Open Climate Finance Governance: Where Do We Stand, and … Continue reading How models of open governance are being applied to climate finance →

Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition

In an article on The Conversation website, Abdul Wase Samim, PhD Candidate, Aston University in the UK shows the benefits of using the Islamic finance model for the green transition. What are your views? Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition In recent years, green finance has become … Continue reading Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition →

Austrian aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development

EIB provides €75 million loan to Austrian aluminium producer AMAG for research, digital and green advances. Credit represents first EIB operation in Austria under TechEU programme. Financing to strengthen Europe’s industrial base and supply of critical raw materials. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending AMAG Austria Metall AG, Austria’s leading aluminium producer, €75 million for technological advances in … Continue reading Austrian aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development →

Electric motors in Europe: a no brainer for accelerating replacement

When one hears that one technology uses about 70% of a factory’s electricity consumption and that about half of those deployed are over 10 years old with a quarter over 20 years, one wonders why the market to replace them is sluggish at best. Yes, it is time for a shake-up. The technology under discussion … Continue reading Electric motors in Europe: a no brainer for accelerating replacement →

European Investment Bank’s energy efficiency for SMEs initiative is on track to surpass its targets

The Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative – the first European Union-wide programme dedicated to accelerating energy savings in small and medium‑sized enterprises – is on track to surpass its targets following a successful first year of operation. The initiative delivered €6 billion in financing in 2025, enabling up to 150,000 SMEs across Europe to invest in … Continue reading European Investment Bank’s energy efficiency for SMEs initiative is on track to surpass its targets →

EIB Investment Survey 2025

The European Investment Bank’s Investment Survey is conducted annually and includes data from approximately 13 000 firms in all EU Member States plus a sample from the United States. The survey provides information on firm characteristics and performance, past investment activities and future plans, sources of finance and the financing issues businesses face. Below is … Continue reading EIB Investment Survey 2025 →

Energy in Demand News, November 30, 2025

There is a fascinating news item from New York., reported in a Financial Times newsletter this week. “New York City’s top finance official has urged three of the city’s biggest pension funds to drop BlackRock as a manager of more than $42bn, as the metropolis looks to use its weight in markets to tackle climate … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 30, 2025 →

Energy in Demand News, November 23-24, 2025

Two years ago, at COP28 in the Dubai, countries agreed on the need to "transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems." This was essentially the first time that official documents in the UNFCCC process made reference to fossil fuels. COP30 was extended from the planned closing on Friday because of a deadlock over fossil … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 23-24, 2025 →

UK’s iconic landmarks at risk from climate change by 2050, according to new repor

Some of the UK’s most well-known landmarks could be at risk from the impacts of extreme weather in future unless action is taken, according to a new report by leading insurer, Aviva. Aviva’s third Building Future Communities report brings together the latest data to outline the risks that homes could face from multiple climate threats by 2050 … Continue reading UK’s iconic landmarks at risk from climate change by 2050, according to new repor →