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article EU 2040 Climate Target Deal Signals Major Carbon Pricing Reforms from 2026
December 30th, 2025 • A political agreement on the European Union’s 2040 climate target is setting the direction for substantial reforms to carbon pricing and emissions trading after 2026. The deal strengthens policy certainty for industries while signalling tighter rules, expanded carbon markets, and higher compliance costs across the EU economy.
article FIDRA Recognises Plastic and PFAS-Free Food Packaging Innovation
December 29th, 2025 • Scotland’s offshore wind developer FIDRA has recognised Delipac, a UK-based food packaging company, for its plastic-free and PFAS-free packaging solutions. The award highlights growing momentum behind safer, low-impact materials as regulators and businesses respond to environmental and health concerns linked to conventional food packaging.
article Eni and BlackRock’s GIP Take Joint Control of Carbon Capture Business to Scale Low-Carbon Infrastructure
December 29th, 2025 • Italian energy group Eni and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners have agreed to jointly control Eni’s carbon capture and storage business, aiming to accelerate large-scale deployment of CCS across Europe. The move signals growing investor confidence in carbon management as a critical tool for industrial decarbonisation.
article Why Extended Producer Responsibility is Gaining Momentum in Global Sustainability Policy
December 29th, 2025 • Extended producer responsibility is increasingly shaping waste, packaging, and product policy worldwide. Supporters argue that it can reduce environmental impacts, shift costs from taxpayers to producers, and accelerate the transition to circular economic models.
article EU Weighs Fast-Track Rules for AI Gigafactories Amid Environmental Concerns
December 23rd, 2025 • The European Union is considering exempting large-scale artificial intelligence computing facilities from mandatory environmental impact assessments as part of a wider strategy to accelerate AI investment. The proposal has triggered criticism from environmental groups, regulators, and local authorities, who warn it could weaken safeguards at a time of rising energy and water pressures.
article Norway’s Equinor Fined €60m Over Historic Refinery Pollution in Landmark Environmental Ruling
December 23rd, 2025 • Norwegian energy giant Equinor has been issued a substantial penalty by national authorities for prolonged pollution at its Mongstad refinery, in a rare enforcement action against a major energy company. The decision underscores growing regulatory scrutiny on environmental compliance within the oil and gas sector, with implications for investors and climate policy stakeholders.
article Heidelberg Materials Trials Low-Carbon Concrete in Greenwich Construction Pilot
December 23rd, 2025 • Heidelberg Materials has launched a low-carbon concrete trial in Greenwich, London, aiming to cut embodied emissions in urban construction. The pilot tests whether new cement blends can meet structural standards while supporting net-zero goals.
article U.S. ESG-Related Lawsuits Accelerate as Sustainability Claims Face Tougher Legal Scrutiny
December 23rd, 2025 • Environmental, social, and governance-related litigation is rising sharply in the United States as regulators, investors, and activists challenge corporate sustainability claims. The trend reflects growing tension between net zero commitments, disclosure rules, and legal risks for companies navigating the energy transition.
article Building Artificial Intelligence That Serves People and the Planet
December 23rd, 2025 • As artificial intelligence expands rapidly across economies, policymakers, researchers, and companies are grappling with how to limit its environmental footprint while harnessing its potential for climate and sustainability goals. A new debate highlighted by Reuters explores how AI can move beyond hype and fear to deliver measurable benefits for people and the planet.
article Solar Power From Space Moves Closer to Reality as Startups Test Orbital Energy Beaming
December 23rd, 2025 • A new generation of space-based solar power companies is working to capture sunlight in orbit and transmit it wirelessly to Earth. Supporters argue that the technology could provide constant, zero-carbon electricity, while critics highlight concerns over cost, scalability, and regulatory hurdles.
article Glencore Acquires Majority Stake in Dutch Fuel Distributor FincoEnergies
December 23rd, 2025 • Global commodities group Glencore has agreed to acquire a majority stake in FincoEnergies, a Netherlands-based fuel and energy distributor operating across northwest Europe. The deal strengthens Glencore’s downstream presence in conventional and lower-carbon fuels at a time when energy traders are repositioning portfolios for the net zero transition.
article EU Study Recommends Excluding F-Gases From Future PFAS Restrictions
December 23rd, 2025 • An EU study has recommended that regulated fluorinated greenhouse gases, commonly called F-gases, be excluded from proposed restrictions on PFAS substances. The recommendation has practical implications for refrigeration, fire suppression, and other sectors that rely on F-gases. Businesses should track regulatory steps, assess supply-chain exposure, and participate in consultations where possible.
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