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Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

Energy Transition

Investment in renewables hits record US$386 billion

"Investors and developers are rethinking capital allocation and putting their money where project returns are strongest."

26 August 2025

Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

Energy Transition

Is the financial sector really moving away from fossil fuels?

“The reality is that the economics are not in favour of more oil and gas production."

21 August 2025

Renewables ambition up by just 2% since COP28 pledge to triple capacity

Energy Transition

Renewables ambition up by just 2% since COP28 pledge to triple capacity

Only 22 countries have revised their targets since COP28.

31 July 2025

Google invests in long-duration battery in pursuit of 24/7 carbon-free power

Energy Transition

Google invests in long-duration battery in pursuit of 24/7 carbon-free power

Energy Dome’s ‘CO2 Battery’ stores excess energy generated from renewable sources, and dispatches it back to the grid for 8 to 24 hours.

25 July 2025

Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

Energy Transition

Energy transition has reached tipping point, UN report says

"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them."

22 July 2025

Financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels by 2030 under new SBTi standard

Sustainable Finance

Financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuels by 2030 under new SBTi standard

“A clear signal that financial support for fossil fuel expansion must come to an end."

22 July 2025

Number of UK green jobs up by more than a third since 2015

Number of UK green jobs up by more than a third since 2015

Waste, energy efficiency and renewables make up more than half of green jobs.

21 July 2025

IRENA warns of regional divides despite 15% growth in global renewables

Energy Transition

IRENA warns of regional divides despite 15% growth in global renewables

"Not everyone is benefiting equally from this transition."

11 July 2025

Renewable targets and SDG-aligned policies could save the energy sector US$20tn

Energy Transition

Renewable targets and SDG-aligned policies could save the energy sector US$20tn

"We must choose to embed renewable ambition into climate plans linked to inclusive development policies.”

03 July 2025

National Grid Chief Sustainability Officer moves to SSE

People & Culture

National Grid Chief Sustainability Officer moves to SSE

SSE’s current CSO Rachel McEwen will be stepping down after 18 years at the energy provider.

26 June 2025