Stay informed with the latest developments shaping the future of sustainability, energy, and tech. From major green investments and breakthrough hydrogen projects to AI-powered climate platforms and EV infrastructure milestones. Here’s a roundup of this week’s most impactful news and deals across the sector:
Net Zero/Sustainability Key Industry News
DP World: Why Sustainable Logistics is a Strategic Necessity
DP World emphasises that sustainable logistics is now a strategic necessity, detailing efforts in greener transport and supply chain decarbonisation.
Watershed: Taking Sustainable AI from Plans to Action
Sustainability platform Watershed shows how AI is being applied to measure and reduce corporate emissions, moving from planning to real action.
Are Carbon Credits Becoming More Acceptable? | Sustainability Magazine
The article explores whether carbon credits are gaining broader acceptance, analysing trends in credibility, corporate uptake, and market evolution.
New investment strategies needed to plug EU’s ‘colossal’ climate cleantech gap – edie
Analysis warns that the EU must develop new investment strategies to close a large climate and cleantech funding gap, threatening net-zero ambitions.
Plastic Overshoot Day: One-third of global plastic waste won’t be properly managed in 2025 – edie
Plastic Overshoot Day 2025 highlights that one-third of global plastic waste will not be properly managed this year, underscoring circular economy challenges.
Net Zero/Sustainability Key Deal News
UK’s Xampla bags €12M to replace single-use plastics with plant-based alternatives – Silicon Canals
UK startup Xampla raised £12m to commercialise its natural polymer materials as sustainable alternatives to plastics.
Eindhoven-based startup TracXon raised €4.75m in seed funding to scale its High-Performance Electronics (HPE) platform, a more sustainable and material-efficient alternative to printed circuit boards.
Data Centre Key Industry News
UK’s University of Portsmouth to get £2.6m data center – DCD
The University of Portsmouth is building a £26m data centre to support research, AI, and digital innovation
Hitachi Energy will invest $1bn in US grid infrastructure manufacturing to meet rising power demand from data centres.
300MW data center could be built at power station in Metz, France – DCD
A 300MW data centre campus is proposed at a former power station site in Metz, France, leveraging existing energy infrastructure.
250MW off-grid data center campus planned for Gibraltar – DCD
Developers are planning a 250MW off-grid data centre in Gibraltar, designed to operate independently from the national grid.
New study explores potential of converting data center waste heat into a power source
A new study investigates how waste heat from data centres could be converted into a usable power source, enhancing sustainability and efficiency.
OData secures $1.02bn in green financing – DCD
ODATA secured $1.02bn in green financing, one of the largest sustainability-linked deals in the sector, to expand its data centre operations.
Data Centre Key Industry Deals
Urbacon Data Centre Solutions secures $320m in funding – DCD
Urbacon Data Centre Solutions secured $320m in funding to support its expansion of data centre infrastructure.
Finland’s DataCrunch raises €55 million
Finnish startup DataCrunch raised €55m to expand its AI-focused data centre services, aiming to challenge US hyperscalers and strengthen Europe’s AI sovereignty.
Hydrogen Key Industry News
Polish rail operator launches trials of PESA-built hydrogen locomotive | Mobility | H2 View
Poland’s national rail operator has launched trials of a PESA-built hydrogen locomotive, testing hydrogen’s role in decarbonising rail transport.
Daimler GenH2 hydrogen trucks surpass 225,000km in customer trials | Mobility | H2 View
Daimler’s GenH2 hydrogen trucks have surpassed 225,000km in customer trials, demonstrating viability for long-haul zero-emission freight.
UK and others move on hydrogen floating power hubs | Maritime | H2 View
The UK and international partners are advancing hydrogen-based floating power hubs, integrating offshore wind and hydrogen for flexible clean energy.
Consultation opens on joint German-Australia hydrogen trade auction | Policy | H2 View
Germany and Australia have launched a consultation on a joint hydrogen trade auction to boost cross-border hydrogen supply chains.
ZeroAvia successfully replicated a 250-mile flight in ground testing of its hydrogen fuel cell system, advancing hydrogen aviation technology.
European magnetocaloric pilot plant targets €1.50/kg hydrogen liquefaction | Technology
A European pilot plant is developing magnetocaloric technology aiming for €1.50/kg hydrogen liquefaction, a potential breakthrough in storage efficiency.
Scotland and AquaVentus partner on North Sea hydrogen pipeline plans | Technology | H2 View
Scotland and AquaVentus have agreed to develop plans for a North Sea hydrogen pipeline, enhancing offshore hydrogen infrastructure and European connectivity.
Hydrogen Key Deal News
CPH2 raises £7.4m to commercialise membrane-less hydrogen tech | Technology | H2 View
UK-based CPH2 raised £7.4m to scale its membrane-less electrolyser technology, aiming to commercialise low-cost hydrogen production.
Energy Storage Key Industry News
How Leaders in the Energy Sector Support the Transition | Sustainability Magazine
Energy sector leaders outline how they are supporting the transition to cleaner energy, highlighting investments, partnerships, and decarbonisation strategies.
Schneider Electric: Sustainability can Future-Proof Business
Schneider Electric argues that embedding sustainability in core strategy is essential to future-proof businesses, citing examples in energy efficiency and digitalisation.
Inside Royal Mail’s Solar Powered Post Boxes | Sustainability Magazine
Royal Mail has introduced solar-powered post boxes, showcasing a small-scale but visible example of renewable integration in public infrastructure.
UK Government approves 1.5GW offshore windfarm – edie
The UK Government has approved a 1.5GW offshore wind farm, expected to power over a million homes and accelerate the country’s renewable energy targets.
UK BESS operators complete 427MW of grid-scale capacity in August
UK BESS operators commissioned 427MW of new grid-scale capacity in August, strengthening national storage resilience and supporting renewables integration.
Akaysha Energy bags AU$300 million corporate debt facility for global battery storage expansion
Akaysha Energy secured an AU$300m corporate debt facility to fund the global expansion of its battery storage portfolio.
Built Environment Key Industry News
Sisk buys Northern Ireland contractor Farrans
Irish builder Sisk has acquired Northern Ireland contractor Farrans, expanding its construction footprint across the UK and Ireland.
Gold sustainability award for Epiroc
Mining and construction equipment maker Epiroc has received a Gold sustainability award for its ESG performance and corporate responsibility practices.
European contractors remain pessimistic, as UK falters
European contractors remain pessimistic about sector prospects as UK construction falters, reflecting weak demand and continued uncertainty.
EV & EV Charging Key Industry News
Octopus Electroverse: Powering the Next Gen of EVs | Sustainability Magazine
Octopus Electroverse is expanding its EV charging network and smart services to support next-generation electric mobility across the UK and Europe.
UK firms to pay electric company car drivers more towards charging costs – edie
UK employers will increase allowances for electric company car drivers to help cover higher charging costs, supporting EV adoption.
UK’s Electric Car Grant expanded to 35 models
The UK’s plug-in car grant scheme has been expanded to cover 35 EV models, widening affordability and consumer choice.
UK electric van demand doubles as sales share of electric cars grows
Demand for electric vans in the UK has doubled, while EVs are taking an increasing share of car sales, marking rapid growth in electrified transport.
EV & EV Charging/ Transport Key Deal News
German startup Fernride raised an additional €18m in Series A funding to advance its autonomous trucking system for logistics and freight.
