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article EU Commission Proposes to Strengthen Supplementary Pensions and Simplify Sustainable Finance Rules
December 1st, 2025 • The European Commission has unveiled a new package of reforms to improve access to supplementary pensions across the EU and overhaul the regulation of sustainable finance products. The changes aim to enhance retirement security for citizens while making sustainable investments more transparent and cost-effective.
article Ultrathin Lignin Films Offer Scalable, Sustainable Route to Structural Colors and Environmental Sensing
December 1st, 2025 • Scientists have demonstrated that ultrathin films of kraft lignin, a widely available biopolymer, can generate vivid, tunable structural colors across the visible spectrum via thin-film interference. The finding opens a path toward sustainable, pigment-free coatings and humidity-responsive sensors, with potential applications in packaging, textiles, and low-carbon materials.
article Pegasus Materials Unveils Bio-Based Specialty Materials for Electronics, Aerospace and 3D printing
November 24th, 2025 • The Dutch start-up Pegasus Materials BV has launched two high-performance, bio-based polymers aimed at electronics connectors, data-centre memory modules, 3D-printed aerospace parts, and other demanding applications. The move underscores how bio-derived feedstocks are entering high-tech manufacturing, offering both performance and lower carbon-intensity alternatives to petrochemical-based materials.
article Deloitte Global’s 2025 C-Suite Survey Shows Sustainability Rising but Impact Lagging
November 24th, 2025 • A new Deloitte global survey, conducted with support from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, shows that executives view sustainability as a growing strategic priority. However, most organizations continue to face operational, financial, and structural barriers that limit widespread implementation. The findings highlight the need for clearer transition plans, stronger data systems, and deeper integration of climate considerations into core business models.
article £54 Million Funding Boost for Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing in UK
November 24th, 2025 • The UK has announced £54 million in funding to accelerate the transition to greener, more efficient medicines manufacturing. The investment supports eight large-scale projects focused on circularity, green chemistry and improved resource efficiency across the pharmaceutical sector.
article Amcor Launches “Lift-Off Winter 2025/26” Challenge for Start-Up Innovation in Sustainable Packaging
November 24th, 2025 • Global packaging leader Amcor plc has initiated its latest open-innovation programme, the “Lift-Off Winter 2025/26 Challenge”, targeting breakthrough solutions in compostable adhesives, high-performance oxygen barriers and nature-based film additives. The initiative highlights the growing role of circular design and material innovation in meeting net-zero and recycling goals.
article EU and UAE Deepen Partnership to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels
November 24th, 2025 • At the Dubai Airshow 2025 Sustainability Program, EU and UAE officials held a high-level session to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, align policy frameworks and strengthen supply chains. Participants discussed RefuelEU targets, UAE strategic priorities including Net Zero by 2050 and the National Hydrogen Strategy, and the role of international cooperation in scaling SAF supply for airlines, airports and fuel producers.
article Arkema Highlights Sustainable 3D-Printing Materials at Formnext 2025
November 24th, 2025 • Specialty-materials supplier Arkema will present its latest recycled and bio-based powders, pellets and UV-curable resins for additive manufacturing at Formnext 2025 (Frankfurt, November 18‐21). Key innovations include its Orgasol® PA12 powder family and N3xtDimension® flame-retardant resins targeting circularity and high-performance applications.
article French Design Duo Transforms Luxury-Industry Waste into Certified Biomaterials
November 24th, 2025 • French studio Hors‑Studio is turning leather scraps and oyster shells into new materials like “Leatherstone,” combining craft and low-tech innovation to reduce waste from luxury goods. Their artisanal approach offers a model for sustainable material reuse in architecture and design.
article Global Climate Talks End with Adaptation Gains but No Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Commitment
November 24th, 2025 • The latest round of global climate negotiations concluded with new adaptation finance commitments but without a pledge to phase out fossil fuels. The outcome creates mixed signals for governments, industries and investors navigating the transition to net zero.
article Neste Wins EU Innovation Fund Support to Develop New Co-Processing Technology
November 24th, 2025 • Finnish energy firm Neste Corporation has secured backing from the EU Innovation Fund for its “SCOOP” project, which aims to process tall-oil feedstocks at its Porvoo refinery into advanced biofuels and chemical feedstocks. This move could broaden the spectrum of renewable raw materials used in Europe’s decarbonised fuel and chemicals sectors.
article Africa Explores New Plastics Strategy to Unlock Industrial Growth and Sustainability
November 24th, 2025 • African countries are reassessing their approach to plastics as part of a broader effort to build competitive manufacturing sectors and reduce environmental pressures. A new UNCTAD assessment argues that strengthening circular value chains, improving regional coordination, and investing in recycling infrastructure could help the continent capture significant economic value while reducing pollution.
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