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Pegasus Materials Unveils Bio-Based Specialty Materials for Electronics, Aerospace and 3D printing
November 25th, 2025 • The Dutch start-up Pegasus Materials BV has launched two high-performance, bio-based polymers aimed at electronics connectors, data-centre memory modules, 3D-printed aerospace parts, and other demanding applications. The move underscores how bio-derived feedstocks are entering high-tech manufacturing, offering both performance and lower carbon-intensity alternatives to petrochemical-based materials.
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Neste Wins EU Innovation Fund Support to Develop New Co-Processing Technology
November 25th, 2025 • Finnish energy firm Neste Corporation has secured backing from the EU Innovation Fund for its “SCOOP” project, which aims to process tall-oil feedstocks at its Porvoo refinery into advanced biofuels and chemical feedstocks. This move could broaden the spectrum of renewable raw materials used in Europe’s decarbonised fuel and chemicals sectors.
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Global Sustainability Dialogue Caps Off Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Highlighting Life-and-Society Transitions
November 25th, 2025 • The six-month 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, concluded under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” with its final weeks focused on biodiversity, life, and the future of society. The event underscored that achieving net-zero and sustainable futures will require holistic collaboration across technology, policy, and culture.
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EU and UAE Deepen Partnership to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels
November 24th, 2025 • At the Dubai Airshow 2025 Sustainability Program, EU and UAE officials held a high-level session to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, align policy frameworks and strengthen supply chains. Participants discussed RefuelEU targets, UAE strategic priorities including Net Zero by 2050 and the National Hydrogen Strategy, and the role of international cooperation in scaling SAF supply for airlines, airports and fuel producers.
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Africa Explores New Plastics Strategy to Unlock Industrial Growth and Sustainability
November 24th, 2025 • African countries are reassessing their approach to plastics as part of a broader effort to build competitive manufacturing sectors and reduce environmental pressures. A new UNCTAD assessment argues that strengthening circular value chains, improving regional coordination, and investing in recycling infrastructure could help the continent capture significant economic value while reducing pollution.
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Global Climate Talks End with Adaptation Gains but No Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Commitment
November 24th, 2025 • The latest round of global climate negotiations concluded with new adaptation finance commitments but without a pledge to phase out fossil fuels. The outcome creates mixed signals for governments, industries and investors navigating the transition to net zero.
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Global Built Environment Faces Sustainability Slowdown, Warns RICS
November 21st, 2025 • The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2025 Sustainability Report reveals weakening global demand for sustainable buildings and limited progress on carbon-measurement practices. With more than 3,500 real-estate and construction professionals surveyed across 36 countries, the findings raise concerns for the net-zero ambitions of the built-environment sector.
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German Startup Co-Power Raises €6.4 Million to Expand Industrial Energy-Storage Solutions
November 21st, 2025 • Munich-based startup Co‑Power has raised €6.4 million in seed funding to deploy on-site battery storage and solar systems for industrial clients across Europe. The move targets the twin challenges of high electricity prices and grid volatility that are undermining manufacturing competitiveness and progress toward net-zero.
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3D Printing Emerges as a Pathway to More Sustainable Fashion Production
November 21st, 2025 • Three dimensional printing is gaining traction as a potential solution to some of the fashion sector’s most persistent sustainability challenges. From reducing waste to enabling new circular production models, the technology is beginning to demonstrate practical applications that could help the industry cut material use, lower emissions and support more efficient supply chains.
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BASF Coatings Updates Sustainability Strategy Aligned with UN SDGs
November 20th, 2025 • The coatings division of BASF SE has reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with primary focus on climate protection, clean energy sourcing, and resource-efficient innovation. The company reports that nearly 70 % of its global electricity is now sourced from renewables and outlines customer-facing solutions to reduce downstream CO₂ emissions.
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U.S. Delegation Took Part in COP30 to Maintain Diplomatic Engagement
November 20th, 2025 • The Trump administration did not send a formal delegation to COP30 in Belem, Brazil, marking the first absence of official U.S. representation since 1995. State and local officials, city leaders and U.S. nonprofits are attending, creating subnational forums and business opportunities even as federal engagement is limited. This article outlines the facts and practical implications for businesses, policymakers and sustainability professionals.
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Pulp and Paper Industry Charts Sustainability Leadership through Packaging Innovation and Net-Zero Targets
November 20th, 2025 • The pulp and paper sector is gaining momentum in the transition to net-zero, with companies rolling out compostable packaging, circular fibre solutions and sector-wide emissions roadmaps. Recent initiatives highlight how this long-established industry is evolving to meet regulatory, consumer and climate imperatives.