Independent spirits producer The Thompson Brothers has launched a £1.8 million (US$2.33m) crowdfunding campaign to help fund the construction of Struie Distillery in Dornoch, Scotland. Georgie Collins discusses the plans in an article on the Spirits Business website. Crowdfund starts for ‘world’s most energy-efficient distillery’ Struie Distillery is to be a ‘cutting-edge’ sustainable distillery … Continue reading Plans for ‘cutting-edge sustainable Scottish distillery that aims to redefine the future of whisky production
Category: industry
New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition … Continue reading New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
March 19th, the European Commission announced a new Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and safeguard the industry's future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as automotive, clean tech, and defence. A strong steel and metals industry in Europe is crucial … Continue reading European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
The world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be operating in Canada within three years
In an article on the National Observer website, Darius Snieckus discusses the plans for the world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant with the facility fitted with a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) system. Alberta set to build world's first full-sized zero carbon cement plant The world's first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be … Continue reading The world’s first full-scale carbon-neutral cement plant could be operating in Canada within three years
A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
Wednesday the European Commission presented the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of Europe’s industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. This Deal positions decarbonisation as a powerful driver of growth for European industries. This framework is expected to drive competitiveness as … Continue reading A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025
It is encouraging that institutional investors with $1.5 trillion in funds have told asset managers to step up on climate action or risk being dumped, according to the Financial Times (behind a paywall). “A group of 26 financial institutions and pension funds from Australia to the US, including Scottish Widows, the People’s Partnership and Brunel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025
More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut GHG emissions, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB
It was encouraging to see this press release from the European Investment Bank. Almost all German companies have taken steps to reduce emissions, EIB Investment Survey shows More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB. Germany-based businesses ahead of EU … Continue reading More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut GHG emissions, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB
Energy in Demand News, February 9, 2025
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to reduce carbon emissions, put a fair price on the carbon emitted during the production of carbon intensive goods imported into the EU, and encourage cleaner industrial production through a methodology for calculating embedded emissions according to the Paris Agreement and the EU Fit for 55 package. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 9, 2025
America’s energy transition: a massive new lithium refinery taking shape in “red state” that promotes the oil industry
Tina Casey writes on the cleanTechnica website about a new venture that is a poke in the eye of the state’s powerful oil industry, considering that its target is the EV battery market. Renewable Energy Lures New Lithium Venture To Deep Red State In yet another sign of an identity crisis among Republican-dominated US … Continue reading America’s energy transition: a massive new lithium refinery taking shape in “red state” that promotes the oil industry
Blog by Stefania Moruzzi: Defining sustainability in manufacturing
Over 75% of the global top 50 machine builders are actively promoting ways in which their machines enable greater sustainability for manufacturers – from energy efficiency to retrofitting. New research from Siemens Financial Services reveals how these machine builders define sustainability enablement, based on their published statements. There is no question that manufacturers are investing … Continue reading Blog by Stefania Moruzzi: Defining sustainability in manufacturing
