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Eni and BlackRock’s GIP Take Joint Control of Carbon Capture Business to Scale Low-Carbon Infrastructure
December 29th, 2025 • Italian energy group Eni and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners have agreed to jointly control Eni’s carbon capture and storage business, aiming to accelerate large-scale deployment of CCS across Europe. The move signals growing investor confidence in carbon management as a critical tool for industrial decarbonisation.
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Why Extended Producer Responsibility is Gaining Momentum in Global Sustainability Policy
December 29th, 2025 • Extended producer responsibility is increasingly shaping waste, packaging, and product policy worldwide. Supporters argue that it can reduce environmental impacts, shift costs from taxpayers to producers, and accelerate the transition to circular economic models.
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FIDRA Recognises Plastic and PFAS-Free Food Packaging Innovation
December 29th, 2025 • Scotland’s offshore wind developer FIDRA has recognised Delipac, a UK-based food packaging company, for its plastic-free and PFAS-free packaging solutions. The award highlights growing momentum behind safer, low-impact materials as regulators and businesses respond to environmental and health concerns linked to conventional food packaging.
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U.S. ESG-Related Lawsuits Accelerate as Sustainability Claims Face Tougher Legal Scrutiny
December 26th, 2025 • Environmental, social, and governance-related litigation is rising sharply in the United States as regulators, investors, and activists challenge corporate sustainability claims. The trend reflects growing tension between net zero commitments, disclosure rules, and legal risks for companies navigating the energy transition.
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Glencore Acquires Majority Stake in Dutch Fuel Distributor FincoEnergies
December 26th, 2025 • Global commodities group Glencore has agreed to acquire a majority stake in FincoEnergies, a Netherlands-based fuel and energy distributor operating across northwest Europe. The deal strengthens Glencore’s downstream presence in conventional and lower-carbon fuels at a time when energy traders are repositioning portfolios for the net zero transition.
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Norway’s Equinor Fined €60m Over Historic Refinery Pollution in Landmark Environmental Ruling
December 26th, 2025 • Norwegian energy giant Equinor has been issued a substantial penalty by national authorities for prolonged pollution at its Mongstad refinery, in a rare enforcement action against a major energy company. The decision underscores growing regulatory scrutiny on environmental compliance within the oil and gas sector, with implications for investors and climate policy stakeholders.
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EU Study Recommends Excluding F-Gases From Future PFAS Restrictions
December 25th, 2025 • An EU study has recommended that regulated fluorinated greenhouse gases, commonly called F-gases, be excluded from proposed restrictions on PFAS substances. The recommendation has practical implications for refrigeration, fire suppression, and other sectors that rely on F-gases. Businesses should track regulatory steps, assess supply-chain exposure, and participate in consultations where possible.
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Heidelberg Materials Trials Low-Carbon Concrete in Greenwich Construction Pilot
December 25th, 2025 • Heidelberg Materials has launched a low-carbon concrete trial in Greenwich, London, aiming to cut embodied emissions in urban construction. The pilot tests whether new cement blends can meet structural standards while supporting net-zero goals.
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EU Weighs Fast-Track Rules for AI Gigafactories Amid Environmental Concerns
December 25th, 2025 • The European Union is considering exempting large-scale artificial intelligence computing facilities from mandatory environmental impact assessments as part of a wider strategy to accelerate AI investment. The proposal has triggered criticism from environmental groups, regulators, and local authorities, who warn it could weaken safeguards at a time of rising energy and water pressures.
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EU Energy Ministers Approve New Cross-Border Infrastructure Fund from 2028
December 24th, 2025 • European Union energy ministers have endorsed the architecture of a new multi-annual fund under the Connecting Europe Facility to finance cross-border energy infrastructure from 2028, expanding grid links, renewable projects, and key interconnectors across member states. The decision aims to bolster energy security, integration, and the bloc’s net-zero transition, though it has drawn criticism over continued support for fossil fuel-linked infrastructure.
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Solar Power From Space Moves Closer to Reality as Startups Test Orbital Energy Beaming
December 24th, 2025 • A new generation of space-based solar power companies is working to capture sunlight in orbit and transmit it wirelessly to Earth. Supporters argue that the technology could provide constant, zero-carbon electricity, while critics highlight concerns over cost, scalability, and regulatory hurdles.
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Eco-Friendly Products Move From Niche to Mainstream as Sustainability Shapes Consumer Markets
December 24th, 2025 • Eco-friendly products are increasingly shaping retail strategies as consumers demand lower environmental impact and greater transparency. From materials and packaging to supply chains, sustainability considerations are becoming central to product design and market competitiveness.