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article AI’s Environmental Footprint Moves Onto Consumer Goods Climate Agenda
June 23rd, 2026 • A new report from The Consumer Goods Forum warns that artificial intelligence currently represents a small share of consumer goods companies’ Scope 3 emissions, but its footprint could grow quickly as AI adoption accelerates. The report urges retailers and manufacturers to track AI use, engage cloud providers on emissions data, and update climate plans to reflect digital infrastructure impacts.
article EU Council Backs CBAM Expansion to Finished Goods Using Steel and Aluminium
June 23rd, 2026 • The Council of the European Union has backed changes to strengthen the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by extending it to selected downstream products made with carbon-intensive materials. The move is designed to reduce carbon leakage risks, close circumvention routes, and give companies clearer incentives to measure and cut embedded emissions across supply chains.
article Aptar Reports 98% Renewable Electricity in 2025 Sustainability Update
June 22nd, 2026 • Aptar has released its 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting progress on renewable electricity, sustainability governance, product life cycle work, and external assurance. The update comes as packaging and drug delivery suppliers face growing pressure to reduce emissions and support customers with lower-impact product systems.
article SunZia Becomes Fully Operational After Nearly Two Decades of Development
June 22nd, 2026 • Pattern Energy’s SunZia wind and transmission project is now fully operational, marking a major milestone for U.S. clean energy infrastructure. The $11 billion project combines 3,650 MW of wind generation in New Mexico with a 550-mile transmission line delivering power toward Arizona and California.
article Australia’s Largest Super Funds Face Scrutiny Over Limited Renewable Energy Investment
June 19th, 2026 • A new analysis by Market Forces says Australia’s top 30 superannuation funds have directly invested in only a small share of the renewable energy capacity needed to support the country’s 2030 clean electricity target. The findings raise questions about how retirement savings are being allocated as Australia seeks to accelerate solar, wind, battery storage and grid-related investment.
article Ecolab and Moeve Cut Freshwater Use by 39% at San Roque Energy Park
June 18th, 2026 • Ecolab and Moeve have implemented a circular water management system at Moeve’s San Roque Energy Park in southern Spain, reducing freshwater extraction by 39% compared with 2019. The project shows how industrial water reuse, digital monitoring, and advanced treatment technologies can support operational resilience in water-stressed regions.
article Environmental NGOs Challenge EU Carbon Removal Rules Over Bio-CCS and Biochar Integrity
June 18th, 2026 • A coalition of environmental NGOs has asked the European Commission to review new EU methodologies for certifying Bio-CCS and biochar carbon removals. The challenge raises concerns over permanence, biomass sourcing, forest impacts, lifecycle accounting, and the credibility of EU-certified carbon removal credits.
article Indonesia Plans July Launch for B50 Biodiesel Mandate as It Seeks to Cut Diesel Imports
June 18th, 2026 • Indonesia says it remains on track to launch its B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, requiring diesel sold in the country to contain 50% palm oil-based biofuel. The policy is designed to reduce dependence on imported fossil diesel, support domestic palm oil demand, and strengthen energy security, but it also raises questions over feedstock sustainability, subsidy costs, and impacts on global vegetable oil markets.
article ofi Expands Regenerative Agriculture Work Across Global Ingredient Supply Chains
June 17th, 2026 • ofi has published its first Choices for Change Impact Report, outlining progress on farmer livelihoods, climate targets, traceability and regenerative agriculture across its cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices supply chains. The report highlights how food ingredient companies are under growing pressure to provide stronger data on supply chain resilience, deforestation risk, Scope 3 emissions and farmer support.
article Google Earth AI Dataset Maps Hidden Nature Assets Across UK Farmland
June 17th, 2026 • Google has released a new Earth AI dataset designed to map small but important natural features across agricultural landscapes, including hedgerows, stone walls, copses, and linear woodland. The dataset could help landowners, policymakers, conservation groups, and companies measure biodiversity and carbon storage opportunities without taking productive farmland out of use.
article UK Launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
June 17th, 2026 • The UK government has announced a £219 million Low Carbon Fuels Fund to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects. The programme is designed to accelerate domestic low-carbon fuel production, support aviation decarbonization, and strengthen investor confidence in the UK SAF market.
article Lower-Energy Desalination Technology Could Expand Water Security Options for Drought-Prone Regions
June 16th, 2026 • OceanWell is testing a deep-sea desalination system that uses natural ocean pressure to reduce the energy needed to produce drinking water from seawater. The technology could help water-stressed regions diversify supply, but cost, permitting, marine impacts, and long-term performance still need to be proven at scale.
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