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
Bain & Co: Do CEOs Care about Sustainability?
Explores why leading CEOs view sustainability as core to strategy, linking long-term growth, innovation, and resilience.
SAP Sustainability: Integrating ESG Data with AI
SAP demonstrates how AI can integrate ESG data into corporate systems to enhance sustainability reporting and decision-making.
Global warming could reach 2.3°C as early as 2040, S&P warns – edie
S&P warns that global warming could reach 2.3°C by 2040, significantly overshooting Paris Agreement targets.
Transition plans: Listed companies failing to draw up credible low-carbon strategies – edie
Research finds many listed companies are failing to publish credible low-carbon transition plans, raising concerns about greenwashing and accountability.
Majority of businesses report economic returns from decarbonisation – edie
A new survey shows most businesses are already seeing positive economic returns from their decarbonisation investments.
Net Zero/Sustainability Key Deal News
Barcelona-based Suma Capital closed a €210m climate tech fund focused on industrial decarbonisation and scaling European climatetech startups.
Data Centre Key Industry News
US-UK tech deal agreed as AI Growth Zone announced for north east of England
The US and UK signed a new tech deal including the launch of an AI growth zone in North East England, boosting digital infrastructure and investment.
CoreWeave announced a $1.5bn investment in UK AI data centres, deploying Nvidia GPUs at Scotland’s DataVita site to support AI demand.
France’s TDF launches data center in French Polynesia – DCD
France’s TDF has launched a new data centre in French Polynesia to strengthen digital infrastructure in the Pacific region.
NorthC to build data center in Basel, Switzerland – DCD
NorthC announced plans to build a new data centre in Basel, expanding Switzerland’s digital and cloud infrastructure capacity.
Spanish government to allocate €13.6bn to alleviate grid issues – DCD
The Spanish government will allocate €13.6bn to relieve grid saturation and support electricity infrastructure, including for data centre growth.
Hydrogen Key Industry News
EU shifts Hydrogen Bank funds to reserve bids after seven withdrawals
The EU Hydrogen Bank has reallocated funds to reserve bids after seven projects withdrew, reflecting uncertainty in early-stage hydrogen finance.
Ballard launches new hydrogen bus fuel cell to close cost gap with diesel | Technology | H2 View
Ballard has launched a new hydrogen bus fuel cell system designed to cut costs and narrow the gap with diesel, accelerating adoption in public transport.
Austria to invest in domestic hydrogen production and imports with new strategy | Policy | H2 View
Austria has unveiled a national hydrogen strategy committing investment in both domestic production and imports to strengthen supply security.
Centrica blends hydrogen into UK gas-fired peak plant | Power | H2 View
Centrica has started blending hydrogen into a UK gas-fired peaking plant, a first step toward decarbonising flexible power generation.
Lhyfe becomes Europe’s largest RFNBO-certified hydrogen producer | Technology | H2 View
Lhyfe has become Europe’s largest RFNBO-certified green hydrogen producer, scaling renewable hydrogen production capacity significantly.
Polytec selects IMI PEM electrolyser for industrial hydrogen trial in Italy | Technology | H2 View
Polytec has chosen IMI’s PEM electrolyser for an industrial hydrogen trial in Italy, advancing decarbonisation in manufacturing.
Hydrogen Key Deal News
Brineworks raises €6.8m to scale electrolyser with built-in DAC | Technology | H2 View
Brineworks raised €1.8m to scale its electrolyser technology with integrated direct air capture (DAC), combining hydrogen production and carbon removal.
Energy Storage Key Industry News
Decarbonisation Insights from P&G, GM & Baker McKenzie | Sustainability Magazine
Outlines key global pathways to achieving decarbonisation targets, including renewable energy, efficiency, and systemic policy shifts.
Report: Clean energy on track to replace 75% of fossil fuel demand
Report finds clean energy is on track to replace 75% of fossil fuel demand, highlighting accelerating global transition.
New major UK-US deal to drive nuclear development in both countries
The UK and US have signed a major agreement to collaborate on nuclear development, expanding clean energy cooperation.
Low-carbon shipping: UK Government pledges £448m investment – edie
The UK government has pledged £448m to advance low-carbon shipping, supporting green maritime fuels and infrastructure.
anasonic Plans to Launch Anode-Free Battery by 2027
Panasonic announced plans to commercialise an anode-free battery by 2027, a potential breakthrough for higher-density EV and storage applications.
Energy Storage Key Deal News
German startup Factor2 Energy raised €7.7m to scale geothermal power technology that uses geologically stored CO₂ to generate renewable energy.
Berlin-based Terra One raised €150m to expand its European battery storage portfolio, supporting the energy transition and grid stability.
Hamburg’s suena energy secures €8M in Series A round
German startup Suena Energy raised €8m Series A to scale its AI-driven software for optimising battery storage and grid integration.
Prometheus Hyperscale-backed LDES developer XL Batteries secures $7.5m Merris investment – DCD
XL Batteries, a long-duration energy storage (LDES) developer backed by Prometheus Hyperscale, secured $75m from Merris to scale production.
Built Environment Key Industry News
How Trane Technologies is Driving Cold Chain Circularity | Sustainability Magazine
Trane Technologies is pushing for circularity in cold chains through energy-efficient systems and sustainable materials.
Cheap imports ‘risk undermining’ UK cement industry’s decarbonisation – edie
Industry leaders warn that cheap imports could undermine the UK cement sector’s decarbonisation efforts, threatening investment in low-carbon materials.
EV & EV Charging Key Industry News
Ocado adds solar electric refrigerated trucks to fleet – edie
Ocado has introduced solar-powered electric refrigerated trucks to its fleet, advancing sustainable logistics and reducing emissions.
Government to Fund InoBat Project in Spain – Battery-News
The Spanish government will fund an InoBat project to advance battery manufacturing and innovation, boosting Europe’s role in the EV supply chain.
Why unlocking the full potential of V2G charging is crucial for fleets | Sustainable Mobility Week
Article explains why vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging is vital for fleets, highlighting benefits for energy flexibility, cost savings, and decarbonisation.
France announces €1,000 extra subsidy for EVs ‘Made in EU’
France announced an additional €1,000 subsidy for EVs manufactured in the EU, strengthening local industry competitiveness and adoption.
UK announces first EVs eligible for £3,750 incentive
The UK unveiled its first list of EVs eligible for a new £3,750 purchase incentive, boosting affordability and market uptake.
EV & EV Charging Key Deal News
Lisbon’s Emotion Mobility secures strategic investment
Emotion Mobility secured a strategic investment to accelerate its EV charging and mobility solutions across Europe.
Fastned launched a €100m bond issue to expand its fast-charging stations across Europe.
