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Nike Taps MIT CoLab For Low-Impact Textiles Made From Renewable Energy

Nike Taps MIT CoLab For Low-Impact Textiles Made From Renewable Energy

The fashion world produces more than 400 billion square metres of fabric per year, which consumes nearly 1 billion kWh of electricity every year. The impact of fashion on the planet is huge, and brands – like Nike – are getting active about it.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 2nd, 2015|9:00 AM
Key Outcomes and Next Steps from COP29: Financing and Climate Commitments at the Crossroads
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

Key Outcomes and Next Steps from COP29: Financing and Climate Commitments at the Crossroads

After two intense weeks of negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, COP29 concluded with a mix of notable advancements and lingering frustrations. While the summit offered a glimpse of global cooperation on climate change, particularly in terms of climate finance and emissions reduction, key issues remained unresolved, especially for developing nations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 16th, 2024|11:05 AM
Helsinki Closes Its Last Coal Plant, Paving the Way for Carbon Neutrality by 2030
Policy, Regulation & Compliance
Material Innovation & Circularity

Helsinki Closes Its Last Coal Plant, Paving the Way for Carbon Neutrality by 2030

Helsinki’s closure of its final coal plant marks a historic step toward carbon neutrality. Discover how the city is leading in sustainable energy innovation and clean tech adoption.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 4th, 2025|2:17 PM
COP26: The Estée Lauder Companies Convenes Business Leaders to Drive Action on Climate Change

COP26: The Estée Lauder Companies Convenes Business Leaders to Drive Action on Climate Change

ELC and its UK & Ireland Affiliate unite the business community to help scale climate solutions to address global Scope 3 footprints
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|January 31st, 2022|1:56 PM
Lenzing's Pioneering Investment in Wind Energy with WLK Energy

Lenzing's Pioneering Investment in Wind Energy with WLK Energy

Lenzing, a leading Austrian provider of wood-based specialty fibers, is making a substantial commitment to sustainable energy by investing in a new wind farm, reinforcing its dedication to a stable and diverse power supply.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 14th, 2023|1:36 PM
Sweden Uses H&M's Unsold Clothes to Replace Coal and Generate Electricity

Sweden Uses H&M's Unsold Clothes to Replace Coal and Generate Electricity

Retail giant H&M group wants to lead the change towards a circular, fair and sustainable fashion industry. Since 2017, they’ve continued to raise the bar to bring about positive and long-term change for people and the environment throughout the value chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|January 11th, 2022|11:32 AM
How High-Performance Plastics Are Powering Green Innovation Across Industries
Automotive
Material Innovation & Circularity

How High-Performance Plastics Are Powering Green Innovation Across Industries

Explore how high-performance plastics are driving sustainability in automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy through durability, efficiency, and innovation.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 2nd, 2025|6:30 PM
Sustainable Growth: Green Methanol Market Booming at 33.8% CAGR
Manufacturing 4.0
Material Innovation & Circularity

Sustainable Growth: Green Methanol Market Booming at 33.8% CAGR

The green methanol market is expanding at a rapid 33.8% CAGR, driven by sustainability regulations, corporate ESG goals, and technological advancements. Explore key drivers and industry adoption trends.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 13th, 2025|1:57 PM
Heating Up Efficiency, Cooling Down Emissions: How PrimaLoft’s PURE Process Is Reinventing Sustainable Manufacturing
Manufacturing 4.0
Material Innovation & Circularity

Heating Up Efficiency, Cooling Down Emissions: How PrimaLoft’s PURE Process Is Reinventing Sustainable Manufacturing

rimaLoft’s PURE tech slashes emissions by 50%+, offering a scalable model for sustainable manufacturing without sacrificing performance or efficiency.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|April 3rd, 2025|1:57 PM
COP29: A Defining Moment for Global Climate and Energy Transition Finance
Policy, Regulation & Compliance

COP29: A Defining Moment for Global Climate and Energy Transition Finance

As COP29 opens this week in Azerbaijan, global leaders are gathering with high expectations to deliver on COP28’s groundbreaking resolutions to phase out fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. Positioned as a "finance COP," COP29’s mission is to establish mechanisms and targets that will fund this historic energy transition. Yet, with Azerbaijan—a nation heavily reliant on fossil fuels—as host, the outcome depends heavily on whether progressive nations can steer the summit toward concrete action.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|November 15th, 2024|9:33 AM