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article ENTSO-E Report Finds Renewables Were Not the Cause of Iberian Blackout
May 22nd, 2026 • A final ENTSO-E report has concluded that the April 2025 blackout in Spain and Portugal was caused by a complex chain of voltage control failures, oscillations and generator disconnections, not by renewable energy alone. The findings underline the need for stronger grid management, updated regulations, and better coordination as Europe’s power systems integrate more wind and solar.
article Smurfit Westrock Sets 2030 Sustainability Targets After First Integrated Report
May 21st, 2026 • Smurfit Westrock has published its first sustainability report covering the combined company, setting new 2030 targets for emissions, water, waste, and community investment. The goals provide a clearer framework for the paper and packaging group’s post-merger sustainability strategy.
article MIT Study Finds Robotic Building Blocks Could Cut Construction Carbon and Speed Up Assembly
May 21st, 2026 • MIT researchers describe a robotically assembled modular block system designed to simplify on-site construction, reduce temporary formwork and material waste, and improve precision. The approach targets faster assembly, lower on-site labour needs, and greater reuse of components. The article outlines business implications, regulatory considerations, and how the method fits with growing interest in prefabrication and modular construction.
article Global Manufacturers Turn to AI to Build More Resilient and Efficient Supply Chains
May 21st, 2026 • Manufacturers, including Schneider Electric, Unilever, Rolls-Royce, BMW, and PepsiCo, are using artificial intelligence to improve planning, procurement, factory operations, and risk management. The shift highlights how AI can support lower waste, faster decisions, and more resilient supply chains, while also raising questions over data quality, governance, and energy use.
article Fermi Leadership Shake-Up Exposes Execution Risks in Nuclear-Powered AI Data Centers
May 20th, 2026 • Fermi’s plan to build a major AI data center and power campus in the Texas Panhandle has come under pressure after the company failed to secure a client and removed co-founder Toby Neugebauer from leadership. The case highlights a wider challenge for the AI infrastructure boom: access to land and power is valuable, but customers still need credible timelines, financing, permitting and low-carbon delivery plans.
article Europe’s Solar Demand Rises as Iran War Exposes Fossil Fuel Price Risks
May 20th, 2026 • European consumers and businesses have increased purchases of solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicles following energy price spikes tied to recent disruptions in fuel shipments. The shifts are raising near-term demand and policy questions for installers, utilities and regulators, including subsidy design, permitting delays and supply resilience.
article Bullet Train Thinking Offers Lessons for Cutting Emissions in Water and Transport Infrastructure
May 20th, 2026 • A new analysis argues that infrastructure operators can learn from Japan’s Shinkansen by redesigning systems rather than relying only on incremental efficiency gains. For water utilities, transport agencies and stormwater managers, the biggest emissions reductions may come from better data, smarter pump scheduling and more resilient drainage networks.
article Pandora Adds Carbon Footprint Labels to Lab-Grown Diamonds as Jewellery Transparency Gains Momentum
May 19th, 2026 • Pandora will begin displaying carbon footprint information for each lab-grown diamond it sells, adding climate impact data alongside traditional diamond characteristics. The move reflects growing pressure on jewellery brands to provide clearer sustainability information, particularly as lab-grown stones, recycled metals and renewable electricity become more prominent in consumer markets.
article UK’s First Community-Owned Solar Battery Highlights New Role for Local Energy Storage
May 19th, 2026 • Ray Valley Solar in Oxfordshire is preparing to add what is expected to be the UK’s first community-owned battery co-located with a renewable energy project. The project shows how local ownership, solar generation, and battery storage can work together to reduce wasted clean electricity and increase community benefit funding.
article EU, China and Brazil Launch Carbon Market Coalition as Global Climate Policy Splits from US Fossil Fuel Push
May 19th, 2026 • The European Union, China and Brazil have launched a new international coalition to strengthen compliance carbon markets, positioning carbon pricing as a central tool for industrial decarbonization. The move comes as the United States under the Trump administration shifts federal policy toward fossil fuel expansion and climate deregulation.
article Supply Chain Technology Becomes a Strategic Tool for Resilience, Visibility and Lower Emissions
May 18th, 2026 • Supply chain orchestration platforms from companies such as Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, and Blue Yonder are gaining importance as businesses face trade disruption, compliance pressure, and rising demand for real-time visibility. For sustainability teams, these tools can support better Scope 3 data, more efficient logistics, and faster responses to operational risk.
article Lemon Tree Hotels Achieves Green Building Certification Across All Owned Hotels
May 18th, 2026 • Lemon Tree Hotels says all 41 of its company-owned hotels have received green building certification from the Indian Green Building Council. The company also reported that renewable energy accounted for 50% of its energy use as of March 31, 2026, marking a notable sustainability milestone for India’s hospitality sector.
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