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Top 10: Sustainability Leaders in Europe
The top sustainability leaders in Europe include Karen Pflug of IKEA, Antonia Wanner of Nestlé and Esther Finidori of Schneider Electric
To keep global warming to no more than 1.5°C, emissions need to be reduced by 45% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 according to the United Nations. According to a Deloitte survey, 97% of businesses have already seen adverse effects of climate change. To reach net zero in time, organisations in Europe are making changes spearheaded by sustainability leaders. These leaders are making changes at the world’s biggest companies alongside supporting others to make a difference.
Top 10: Waste Management Solutions
The top waste management solutions include WM’s landfill gas capture, Republic Services’ organics composting and Waste Connections’ construction recycling
Waste impacts both bottom lines and the environment.
Waste policy is tightening across markets, like California’s SB 1383 and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
Sustainability strategies that centre waste can keep both negative business and environmental impacts to a minimum.
Top 10: Renewable Energy Manufacturers
The top renewable energy manufactures innovators include Longi, JinkoSolar and Siemens Energy
The global renewable energy market surged in 2024, marking a pivotal evolution in the world’s energy transition.
Widespread adoption of solar and wind technologies continues to expand renewable generation capacity, which in turn supports global decarbonisation and plays a large part in sustainability strategies of some of the world’s largest companies.
While independent power producers are driving steady progress, growth rates remain below the pace required to achieve the global ambition of tripling renewable capacity by 2030 – intensifying deployment challenges across all regions.
Ember: Solar Power Sees Renewables Overtake Coal
Embers data shows that solar & wind grew fast enough in H1 2025 to outpace demand, pushing renewables past coal and signalling a huge shift in power mix S olar and wind power now expand at a rate sufficient to meet the world’s increasing demand for electricity.
In the first half of 2025 the combined expansion of these renewable sources surpasses global demand growth by 109%. Solar power alone meets 83% of this increase while coal generation experiences a slight decline of 0.6%.
How The Carbon Trust Captures Offshore Wind Potential
The Carbon Trust is de-risking and scaling emerging low-carbon technologies through its accelerator model, explains Chief Executive Michael Rea
A core challenge since 2001 for the Carbon Trust has been de-risking and scaling emerging low-carbon technologies particularly those in the pre-commercial phase.
With almost a quarter-century of experience, the Carbon Trust is finding this challenge more manageable through its accelerator model.
This model combines government and corporate funding to invest in applied innovation reduce technology costs and overcome market barriers which enables wider commercial adoption.
Accelerating climate solutions through collaboration
Michael Rea, Chief Executive at the Carbon Trust, said on LinkedIn: “In the current geopolitical and economic environment, with business leaders under pressure to meet short-term needs while staying focused on long-term climate goals, we’ve found that accelerators and other industry collaboration programmes can be a powerful path forward.”
Why is Google Investing £5bn in UK Data Centre Development?
Google opens a Waltham Cross data centre as part of a £5bn UK plan, aiming for 95% clean energy by 2026, 8,250 AI jobs a year and major skills training
Google has opened a state-of-the-art data centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, which is part of a larger £5bn (US$6.82bn) investment initiative in the UK.
This facility is designed to support Google’s AI-powered services like Google Cloud, Workspace, Search and Maps, which are widely used by businesses, governmental bodies and individuals throughout the country.
The Secrets of Iceland’s Geothermal and CCAS Success
Iclane is a global pioneer in geothermal, carbon capture, CCAS and biotech – ON Power, Climeworks, Carbfix & VAXA Technologies explain why
Iceland’s distinctive geography, with its active volcanoes and arctic conditions, provides the foundation for its position in green energy. The nation is a centre for climate tech development in areas such as carbon capture and storage geothermal power and biotech.
This innovation is concentrated at the Geothermal Park at Hellisheiði, owned by Orka náttúrunnar (ON Power), one of the country’s leading green energy providers.
The park is situated on 103 hectares at the site of the Hellisheiði power plant, the largest geothermal power plant in Europe. It serves as an incubator for both climate tech start-ups and established businesses, using the earth’s natural energy to power its vision.