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article Google, Ford, BlackRock and Carhartt Launch Skilled Trades Alliance
July 27th, 2026 • Google, Ford, BlackRock and Carhartt have formed a new alliance to expand access to skilled trades training across the United States. The initiative aims to address workforce shortages that could constrain investment in energy, manufacturing, digital infrastructure and other sectors central to the net zero transition.
article Japan’s Plastic Supply Crunch Accelerates Packaging Rethink
July 24th, 2026 • Disruptions to naphtha supplies have exposed Japan’s heavy dependence on disposable plastic packaging, raising costs and creating shortages across food retail and manufacturing. Companies are responding with paper-based alternatives and lighter packaging, but lasting change will require stronger domestic recycling systems and shifts in consumer expectations.
article Climate Transition Plan Disclosure Rises to 69% Among EU Companies
July 24th, 2026 • Nearly seven in ten companies covered by EFRAG’s latest review disclosed a climate transition plan for the 2025 financial year, up from 55% in the previous reporting cycle. However, the study found a persistent gap between publishing a plan and setting measurable targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway.
article European Plastics Recyclers Delay Investment as 2030 EU Deadline Approaches
July 23rd, 2026 • European plastics recyclers are postponing investment in new sorting and processing capacity as high financing costs and economic uncertainty weaken confidence in project returns. TOMRA warns that Europe may need to at least double its plastics recycling capacity to meet EU packaging requirements by 2030.
article JLR Backs Global Standard for Lower-Carbon and Circular Glass
July 23rd, 2026 • JLR is supporting ResponsibleGlass as the organization develops a global sustainability standard for the glass industry. The proposed framework would introduce common requirements for emissions reporting, responsible sourcing, worker protections and circular product design.
article EU Proposes Carbon Market Overhaul to Ease Pressure on Industry
July 22nd, 2026 • The European Commission has proposed major changes to the EU Emissions Trading System, including a slower reduction in carbon allowances and an extension of free permits for energy-intensive industries. The reforms aim to protect European manufacturing, but critics warn they could allow up to 2.4 billion additional tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions and weaken incentives for early clean-technology investment.
article Telefónica Targets 56% Cut in Value Chain Emissions by 2030
July 22nd, 2026 • Telefónica has launched a new global sustainability plan that targets a 56% reduction in Scope 3 emissions and a 90% cut in operational emissions by 2030. The strategy places supplier engagement, renewable energy, network efficiency, circular equipment management and climate resilience at the centre of the telecommunications group’s transition to net zero by 2040.
article Europe’s Reported Coal Mine Methane Cuts Face Scrutiny
July 21st, 2026 • European coal producers have reported substantial reductions in methane emissions, but satellite observations and independent analyses raise questions about whether official inventories reflect actual releases. The discrepancy highlights the importance of direct measurement, transparent reporting, and effective enforcement of the EU Methane Regulation.
article AI Investment Boom Creates Opportunity to Build Climate-Resilient Power Grids
July 21st, 2026 • Rapid growth in artificial intelligence and electrification is pushing utilities into a major cycle of grid investment. The same spending could help operators strengthen networks against extreme heat, wildfires, storms and flooding, provided climate resilience is incorporated into planning from the outset.
article A Folder of Supplier Declarations Is Not a Compliance File by VerdLynx
July 20th, 2026 • Supplier declarations alone are not enough to demonstrate compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Companies need structured technical documentation, including valid laboratory reports, material-specific evidence, artwork checks, certificate expiry tracking, and a complete audit trail. The EU Declaration of Conformity should only be signed after the supporting evidence has been reviewed and verified.
article Delta and Shell Sign Five-Year Deal to Expand SAF Access at US Airports
July 20th, 2026 • Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation have signed a five-year agreement to expand sustainable aviation fuel supply and supporting infrastructure across five major US airports through 2030. The partnership aims to move SAF beyond individual deliveries by improving the blending, storage, and logistics systems needed for more routine airline use.
article EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Textiles Takes Effect
July 20th, 2026 • Large companies operating in the European Union are now prohibited from destroying unsold clothing, accessories and footwear, except in limited circumstances. The measure is part of a wider regulatory programme intended to reduce textile waste, strengthen circular supply chains and make producers more accountable for products throughout their lifecycle.
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