Tag Archives: decarbonisation

4 Jan 2024

Engineering a Sustainable Future: The Role of Supply Chain Decarbonisation

Ahead of COP28, the engineering sector is recognising the pivotal role of supply chain decarbonisation in mitigating climate change. Graham Hoare, CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), emphasises the necessity of robust supply chains in expediting decarbonisation efforts. The UK’s commitment to green energy, specifically in nuclear, green hydrogen, and renewables, is crucial for both achieving net zero goals and fostering the growth of a green economy. Here’s a closer look at how we can accelerate supply chain decarbonisation.

15 Feb 2023

The UK has launched the world’s first zero-emissions cement industrial trial, aptly named Cement 2 Zero, which has secured £6.5m of government funding from UKRI as part of the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge. The trial aims to advance the decarbonisation efforts of the construction, cement and steel sectors to create net zero industries of the future, helping to meet the net-zero by 2050 initiative.

14 Dec 2022

The steel industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for around 7% of all emissions. As such, decarbonising steel production is crucial for achieving global climate goals and reducing the impact of human activity on the environment. There are several ways to decarbonise the steel industry, including the use of alternative raw materials, such as recycled steel and iron ore, as well as the adoption of new technologies and processes that reduce carbon emissions during the steel-making process. In this article, we explore some of the challenges, benefits and processes of decarbonising steel production.

1 Nov 2022

Whether it’s wind power, hydrogen or electric vessels, decarbonising efforts in the maritime sector are reaching new heights. Among the latest developments is the new Alte Volare electric hydrofoil concept from British superyacht tender specialists, Cockwells. Here’s what we know.

14 Jul 2022

With a continued focus on decarbonising the aviation sector using sustainable aviation fuels and battery tech, how close are we to hybrid-electric flight?

Since air traffic is set to increase 5% every year until 2030, it’s not surprising that more companies are looking for ways to make aircraft more sustainable. Rolls-Royce, the world’s second-largest aircraft engine manufacturer, has joined the fray by revealing its new turbogenerator.

6 May 2022

Electric boat building has become big business in the maritime sector with the latest vessel, Thor, using a thorium molten salt reactor. At first glance, it somewhat resembles a vessel you’d expect a James Bond villain to have. Unveiled by Norwegian maritime solutions company, Ulstein, this new electric boat concept has tremendous potential to bring us zero-emission cruises and other marine applications. With everything they’ve put on board, it can be used for research, rescue, and replenishing missions among others.

16 Feb 2022

Whatever your beliefs around global warming, CO2 emissions are real and have been linked to climate change. Carbon capture is part of the solution and while it’s not a new concept, researchers from the University of Delaware have developed a new method that can remove 99% of CO2 emissions from the air. Let’s take a closer look at what carbon capture is, how the process works and what the new method entails.

20 Apr 2021

The shipping industry is vital for world trade as 90% of goods are transported by sea. However, it is also one of the most carbon-intensive industries along with aviation that contributes to climate change due to its reliance on fossil fuels. This brings us to the decarbonisation of the maritime sector but it is easier said than done. In this article, discover three incredibly innovative projects that could set the tone for decarbonising global shipping.

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