CATL unveiled its TENER Sodium Energy Storage System and said deliveries to Chinese customers would begin in September 2026, with 1 GWh of shipments expected by the end of the year. When ORGEL president Kyle Orgel joined The Green Transition Show earlier this year, he noted that sodium-ion batteries were approaching commercialization and outlined their benefits. CATL's case is that lithium supply is concentrated and volatile in price, while sodium is widely distributed and of

China's CO2 emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, according to analysis by Lauri Myllyvirta, lead analyst and co-founder of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The analysis says the quarter extends a plateau in emissions from fossil fuels and cement that began after a peak in March 2024 and has now lasted more than two years. China is the world's largest emitter, so that plateau matters more to global trajectories than any other single national numb

Most corporate renewable energy claims rest on a yearly calculation that the GHG Protocol's Scope 2 Guidance has allowed since 2015. A company totals annual electricity use, buys an equal number of megawatt-hours of renewable energy certificates, and reports zero emissions from purchased power. Certificates from a high-solar June afternoon can therefore cancel out fossil fuel heavy power drawn at 9pm in January. A 2022 Nature Climate Change study led by Anders Bjørn projected

Flip every switch at Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination and not one electron arrives from the national grid. On September 6th, the Acwa-led consortium behind the project announced full commercial operation of what the partners call the world's largest integrated off-grid renewable utilities system. The hardware pairs 340 MWac of solar with a 1,227 MWh battery the consortium describes as the largest off-grid storage facility anywhere, and the combination is built to deliver up

ORGEL president, Kyle Orgel, recently joined The Green Transition Show, hosted by Dr. Francis Tuokuu, for an episode built around one of the most common questions in clean transportation: are electric cars really more environmentally friendly than the gasoline vehicles they replace? The full conversation is available on this page. Orgel's central answer was yes, in the vast majority of cases. He pointed to full lifecycle analysis, which counts manufacturing, years of driving,

At its April shareholder meeting, ABN AMRO chief executive Marguerite Bérard told investors the bank would develop an absolute cap on the emissions financed by its loan book. Milieudefensie had put the question at five consecutive meetings. This time nobody had to ask. Campaigners wanted it because of how the usual targets work. Most banks set intensity targets, which divide emissions by a unit of output such as a square meter of mortgaged building. Lend to more efficient bui

Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation signed a five-year contract in mid-July running through 2030, expanding sustainable aviation fuel supply across five hub airports spanning the country, from LAX to Boston Logan. Notably, the announcement never leads with a gallons figure, the number most SAF deals are built around. That's because most SAF deals are offtake agreements: an airline agrees to buy fuel a producer promises to make, often years before the plant exists. United Air

Tomago Aluminium's problem was not abstract. Its 40-year electricity contract with AGL, tied to the Bayswater coal plant, expires in December 2028, and power already eats more than 40% of what it costs to run the smelter. Buying replacement electricity at open market rates would have made Tomago uncompetitive against smelters overseas, and the company had already signaled it was preparing to close by the end of 2028, a move that threatened over 1,000 direct jobs and roughly 5

When you hold a cup of coffee, you see 125 milliliters of liquid. What you don’t see is the 140 liters of water required to grow, harvest, and process those coffee beans. This hidden volume is known as Virtual Water, which is the freshwater embedded in the production of everyday commodities, agricultural goods, and manufactured items like coffee. As climate change intensifies localized water stress, the virtual water trade has quietly become one of the most critical levers in

The public comment window on the SEC's proposal to erase its own climate disclosure rule closed yesterday. That rule was adopted in March 2024 and stayed within weeks, so it never took effect. Europe reversed course as well by lifting the CSRD threshold to companies above 1,000 employees and €450 million in turnover, a change estimated to remove about 90% of expected filers. California pushed its first emissions filing from August 10 to a proposed November 10. The shifting ex

In September 2019, Enel sold a $1.5 billion bond with an unusual clause. If the Italian utility missed a renewable capacity target by the end of 2021, it would owe bondholders an extra 25 basis points every year to maturity. That was the world's first sustainability-linked bond (SLB). The idea came from Alessandro Canta, Enel's Head of Finance and Insurance, who had concluded that green bonds made the company do its work twice. A green bond meant carving out a subset of proje

Facility operations for ice hockey practice rinks encompass several integrated systems designed to maintain a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for training and recreational use. Key areas include the building envelope, air conditioning and dehumidification, ice-freezing refrigeration systems, Zambonis, and stadium lighting. The building envelope serves as the primary barrier for thermal and moisture control. It emphasizes tightness more than thermal insulation t

LG Electronics is redefining television innovation with a strong focus on environmental responsibility across every stage of the product journey. From material sourcing to daily operation and responsible disposal, the company demonstrates how premium entertainment can align with sustainability goals. LG prioritizes sustainable materials in upstream production. Its OLED panels eliminate backlights, slashing plastic use by up to 90% compared to traditional LCD models. For 202

Businesses navigating operational net-zero goals should utilize a series of tools to deliver on those goals. Carbon reduction strategies vary widely in effectiveness, additionality, and long-term value. This ranking helps organizations allocate resources wisely, starting with prevention and progressing to compensation. Operational reductions lead, followed by direct utility REC matching, followed by other REC approaches and carefully selected carbon offsets including direct a

Windows shape a building’s energy footprint more than many people realize. They balance natural light, views, and comfort while playing a critical role in heating and cooling efficiency. In an era of rising temperatures and utility costs, investing in better windows delivers immediate and lasting benefits. On hot days, gaps or poor seals where the window frame meets the walls, allows conditioned air to escape and hot outdoor air to infiltrate. This can increase energy use by

Municipal public transport is a powerful alternative to passenger vehicles, delivering efficiency, reduced congestion, and major environmental gains. While personal cars dominate many commutes, cities that build financially viable buses, light rail, and subway systems win on multiple fronts. Public transit slashes emissions dramatically on a per passenger-mile basis. Passenger vehicles emit around half a pound of CO2 per passenger-mile for single occupancy, while well-utili

The construction industry faces mounting pressure to cut GHG emissions, with buildings accounting for nearly 40% of global output. Traditional demolition generates massive waste, but advancements in deconstruction and circular practices are transforming how we handle building end-of-life and tenant renovations. The concept of “material passports” would make every building component carry a digital identity documenting its origin, composition, carbon footprint, and structura

Hotels present one of the best opportunities for sustainability. They consume large volumes of energy keeping rooms at perfect temperatures around the clock, driving up costs and GHG emissions. Smart AI systems now automate cooling to match check-in and check-out schedules, delivering comfort only when needed, slashing unnecessary usage. This targeted approach transforms HVAC operations. Sensors detect occupancy, integrate with booking systems, and adjust temperatures dynam

Urban heat islands transform bustling cities into intense heat traps. Dark pavements, roofs, and dense buildings absorb solar energy and radiate it back, driving local temperatures several degrees higher than surrounding rural areas. This phenomenon spikes air conditioning demand, elevates GHG emissions, degrades air quality, and escalates health dangers especially for vulnerable populations during heat waves. As climate pressures mount, effective mitigation has become a crit

Dairy cows produce substantial methane by burping the products of enteric fermentation occurring in the digestive tract, a key source of agricultural GHG emissions. Innovative feed additives provide an effective mitigation path, reducing methane while opening revenue streams through carbon credits. There are various solutions that help farmers lower their environmental footprint without sacrificing productivity. DSM-Firmenich stands out with its groundbreaking Bovaer, which