Energy Transition

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“President Trump’s flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry."

Melodie Michel

11 March 2025

Electric Vehicles

Carmakers welcome proposed EU delay on emissions reduction targets

Automakers had been increasingly worried about the upcoming requirement to reduce vehicle emissions by 15%.

Melodie Michel

05 March 2025

Energy Transition

EU Clean Industrial Deal sparks mixed reactions

“Although it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean.”

Melodie Michel

28 February 2025

Net zero

Climate experts predict net zero delay, but remain optimistic

The IPR 2025 Transition Forecast suggests a 67% probability of limiting global warming to 2°C or below.

Melodie Michel

28 February 2025

Sustainable Finance

Anti-ESG pushback: a chance for sustainable finance to grow into its own

Watering down sustainability regulations means losing an important lever for sustainable finance – but other crucial drivers remain intact.

Melodie Michel

25 February 2025

Policy & Standards

Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms

“Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US."

Melodie Michel

21 February 2025

Climate Targets

IHG Chief Sustainability Officer warns hotel operator won’t meet 2030 climate target

IHG opened 371 hotels in 2024 alone.

Melodie Michel

20 February 2025

Energy Transition

Energy transition: Is nuclear power sustainable?

The IEA predicts that nuclear power generation will reach record highs in 2025.

Melodie Michel

14 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Salesforce unveils AI energy efficiency benchmarking platform

The AI Energy Score includes a leaderboard rating the energy efficiency of top tasks.

Melodie Michel

10 February 2025

Energy Transition

Energy transition investment tops US$2tn for the first time

Current investment levels are only 37% of what is required to meet net zero by 2050.

Melodie Michel

03 February 2025