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Think tank decries CCUS as ‘new kind of greenwash’

Think tank decries CCUS as ‘new kind of greenwash’

"Waiting for breakthroughs that may never arrive can disincentivise short-term investment and investigation of nascent technologies."

10 October 2025

What is mining doing to not become the new fossil fuels?

What is mining doing to not become the new fossil fuels?

The sector is reducing emissions, but much larger issues are looming.

09 October 2025

Hewland Group Sustainability Director Agnes Ragondet on circularity, product ownership and shifting customer perceptions

People & Culture

Hewland Group Sustainability Director Agnes Ragondet on circularity, product ownership and shifting customer perceptions

“You need to answer so many questions, but it's an opportunity for innovation."

10 September 2025

BHP leads steel consortium to explore carbon capture hubs in Asia

BHP leads steel consortium to explore carbon capture hubs in Asia

Each potential hub will present cost and schedule estimates by the end of 2026.

12 August 2025

Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation

Continued investment in coal-based steel threatens sector decarbonisation

"The steel sector must increase ambition in the second half of this decade if it stands a chance to meet net-zero goals."

20 May 2025

ArcelorMittal ‘increasingly unlikely’ to meet 2030 climate goals due to policy headwinds

Climate Targets

ArcelorMittal ‘increasingly unlikely’ to meet 2030 climate goals due to policy headwinds

The steelmaker has reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% since 2018.

21 April 2025

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

13 March 2025

Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

Volkswagen will make EVs with low-carbon steel from 2028

The carmaker estimates that 15 to 20% of an electric vehicle’s emissions come from steel production.

23 October 2024

BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics

Operations & Finance

BHP launches India green steel collaboration amidst challenging economics

Green steelmaking remains far more expensive than traditional production processes.

09 October 2024

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate accountability and a €4.5bn green steel mill

CSO Futures Weekly

CSO Futures Weekly: Climate accountability and a €4.5bn green steel mill

Energy giants are held to account, the business case for sustainability strengthens and UK supermarkets up their game...

04 April 2024