EU Targets Doubling Circularity Rate with New Circular Economy Act by 2030
The Circular Economy Act aims to double the EU’s circularity rate and establish a single market for secondary raw materials by 2030. Two main policy pillars: improving e-waste recycling and scaling demand for secondary critical raw materials. Consultation and Call for Evidence now open, with the Act expected to be adopted in 2026. The European […]
Japan Airlines and Partners Complete Phase 1 of SAF Trading Pilot to Advance Aviation Decarbonization
• Japan Airlines and six partners validate Scope 3 environmental value trading to promote SAF adoption• Successful trades and third-party verification confirm feasibility of the new platform• Phase 2 to expand participation and prepare for full-scale implementation Japan Airlines, in partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, ENEOS Corporation, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Research & Technologies, […]
M&S Partners with Black Bull Biochar to Launch Carbon Removal Pilot in Poultry Supply Chain
M&S is funding a new carbon removal initiative using biochar on poultry farms to cut ammonia emissions and enhance bird welfare. The pilot, run with Avara Foods and Black Bull Biochar, aims to improve nutrient retention in manure and create a replicable model for sustainable retail. Backed by the M&S Plan A Accelerator, the project […]
Schneider Electric and E.ON Sign Long-Term Agreement for Switchgear Deployment
Schneider Electric will supply a significant share of E.ON’s primary and secondary medium-voltage switchgear, ensuring early access to SF₆-free technology ahead of the EU 2026 F-Gas ban. The agreement supports E.ON’s large-scale energy transition and standardization efforts, reinforcing grid efficiency and sustainability across Europe. Schneider Electric’s industrial hubs in Germany and Hungary will power delivery […]
Microsoft-Backed Helion Breaks Ground on World’s First Fusion Power Plant in Washington
Helion has officially begun construction of its Orion fusion power plant in Chelan County, Washington, marking a major milestone in commercial fusion development. The plant supports Helion’s 2023 agreement to supply electricity to Microsoft by 2028, with Constellation Energy acting as the power marketer. The project is advancing through Washington’s SEPA permitting process, with ongoing […]
