The Green Edge Digest Update – April 2025
A listing of all the publications we reviewed last month, categorised and tagged for upload to The Green Edge Digest Database.
Skilled to Build: Empowering the UK’s Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Sector
Author/publisher: TrustMark / Eureka! Research and Oxford Economics
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Analyzes the barriers and opportunities facing small businesses in the UK’s home improvement sector in bridging the retrofit skills gap.
Category: Construction and Built Environment
Tags: Skills Shortages, Retrofit Awareness Tools, Vocational Training, Small Business Needs, Recruitment Strategies, Clean Heating
Summary:
This report captures the voice of over 1,200 micro and small RMI businesses to assess recruitment, training, and succession challenges. It identifies nearly 200,000 skilled roles potentially missing from the sector and recommends collaborative strategies to close this gap, including better funding, policy support, and training infrastructure.
Green Skills for Sustainability Transitions
Author/publisher: Martina Fuchs, Geography Compass
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: A conceptual review of what constitutes “green skills” and how their diverse interpretations impact sustainability transitions globally.
Category: Skills and Employment
Tags: Green Skills, Sustainability, Labour Geography, Education Reform, Just Transition, Global Skills Comparison
Summary:
This literature review clarifies the fragmented meanings of “green skills” across geographies and disciplines, calling for more empirical research on their implementation. It explores the intersection of education, geography, and labour agency to understand how skills development supports inclusive and just sustainability transitions.
The Union of Skills
Author/publisher: European Commission
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Lays out the EU’s strategic vision to boost competitiveness through a unified, skills-first approach to labour development.
Category: Labour Market
Tags: Skills Governance, EU Climate Alignment, Skills Shortages, Regional Development, Policy Recommendations, Green Transition
Summary:
The communication outlines the EU's roadmap to address labour shortages, fragmented training systems, and regional inequalities by reinforcing education, reskilling, and mobility strategies. It positions skills as central to productivity, green growth, and social cohesion, while integrating insights from major policy reports.
Closing the Retrofit Skills Gap
Author/publisher: Charlotte Ravenscroft / Gatsby Foundation
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Tracks developments in England’s retrofit skills landscape since 2023, analyzing barriers and policy needs.
Category: Heat and Retrofit
Tags: Retrofit Strategy, Skills Forecasting, FE Colleges, Installer Confidence Pathways, Apprenticeships, Clean Energy Jobs
Summary:
This second edition report finds retrofit skills development still lagging behind demand, with SMEs struggling to engage. It recommends a national retrofit strategy, mandatory training, funding reform for colleges, and strategic partnerships to address quality, supply, and uptake issues in green construction training.
Investigation into Introducing T Levels
Author/publisher: National Audit Office (UK)
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Assesses the rollout of T Levels in England, highlighting challenges in quality, uptake, and employer engagement.
Category: Skills and Employment
Tags: T Level Outcomes, Vocational Training, Skills-Based Hiring, Curriculum Reform, Transition Accountability
Summary:
This official audit finds that although 25,000 students began T Levels in 2024, outcomes are mixed, with drop-out rates rising and some qualifications delayed. The report questions the effectiveness of current implementation and urges better data, oversight, and support for providers.
Delivering Evidence from Online Job Advertisements
Author/publisher: CEDEFOP & Eurostat
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Reviews a decade of online job ads to map evolving skills demand across Europe using big data techniques.
Category: Labour Market
Tags: Digital Skills Transition, AI Skill Shifts, Green Human Capital, Workforce Intelligence, Skills as Currency, Market Access to Data
Summary:
This joint analysis presents the evolution and impact of using online job ads for labour market intelligence. It shows how big data methodologies support responsive skills planning, especially for green and digital transition needs, and introduces experimental statistics via Eurostat’s Web Intelligence Hub.
The Green Potential of Occupations in Switzerland
Author/publisher: Michael Lobsiger and Christian Rutzer
Publication Date: 2021
Focus: Quantifies how occupations across Switzerland align with green task requirements based on skill analysis.
Category: Labour Market
Tags: Green Economy, Skills Intelligence, Resource Efficiency, Labour Market Analysis, Sustainability Metrics, Green Potential Index
Summary:
Using a novel data-driven index, the study finds that 16.7% of Swiss jobs have high green potential. These roles are concentrated in engineering and technical fields, and workers tend to be younger, better educated, and more likely to be immigrants, indicating important equity dimensions in the green transition.
The Greening of Jobs in Germany
Author/publisher: Markus Janser / IAB
Publication Date: 2018
Focus: Introduces the ‘Greenness-of-Jobs Index’ to examine the shift in environmental content of German occupations.
Category: Labour Market
Tags: Green Jobs, Occupational Tasks, Text Mining, Skills Transition, Greening Index, Labour Market Outcomes
Summary:
This early study measures the environmental shift in German job content using BERUFENET and employment data. It shows a positive correlation between green task intensity and employment growth, and offers an innovative methodology for tracking occupational change across sectors.
Greening of the Labour Market in Germany
Author/publisher: Bachmann, Janser, Lehmer, Vonnahme / IAB
Publication Date: December 2024
Focus: Dissects labour market greening trends by examining task shifts within jobs and flows of workers between them.
Category: Labour Market
Tags: Worker Flows, Green Transition, Skills Transition, Job Automation, Occupational Mobility, Equity Risks
Summary:
This follow-up study finds that Germany’s labour market is greening through both task evolution and workforce reallocation. However, it warns that low-skilled and migrant workers face greater displacement risks, and calls for targeted support to ensure an inclusive green transition.
Employment and Skills Plan Update – Mid Wales
Author/publisher: Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Provides an updated snapshot of labour market priorities, challenges, and actions in the Mid Wales region.
Category: Devolution and Regional Development
Tags: Regional Skills Mapping, Local Partnerships, Labour Intelligence, Inclusive Growth, Rural Economy, Workforce Development
Summary:
This plan highlights shifting skills demands across Powys and Ceredigion, emphasizing regional alignment with national and UK-wide strategies. It showcases new cluster group approaches to labour intelligence and calls for improved funding, policy coherence, and career pathways to support Mid Wales’ economic growth.
Reimagined Degree Map
Author/publisher: Engineers Without Borders UK
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Guidance for rethinking engineering education to address global responsibility and sustainability challenges.
Category: Education and Training Reform
Tags: Sustainability in Engineering, Curriculum Transformation, AHEP Alignment, Net Zero Skills, Future Engineers
Summary:
The Reimagined Degree Map helps universities redesign engineering degrees to meet 21st-century needs. It urges embedding sustainability, inclusion, and ethics throughout the curriculum and aligns with UK accreditation frameworks. The guide calls for systemic, values-driven change to produce engineers capable of leading net-positive transitions.
RENEW: A Manifesto for Regenerative Design and Engineering
Author/publisher: Centre for Regenerative Design
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: A philosophical and strategic vision for regenerative design and its place in engineering and education.
Category: Systems and Design
Tags: Regenerative Thinking, Nature-Based Design, Post-Sustainability, Engineering Ethics, Systemic Change
Summary:
RENEW positions regenerative design as an evolution beyond sustainability, advocating for a design mindset that enhances ecosystems and social systems. It critiques traditional development and proposes principles to transform engineering education, practice, and evaluation through a deeply ecological lens.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work
Author/publisher: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Evaluates how AI is reshaping jobs, productivity, education, and policy in the United States.
Category: Digital and Future Work
Tags: General-Purpose AI, Job Polarization, Skills Adaptation, Education Reform, AI Governance
Summary:
This landmark study explores the dual effects of AI as both a productivity booster and disruptor of job demand. It urges education systems to realign with future skills, and recommends workforce investments, better data, and governance mechanisms to balance innovation and social equity.
New Frontiers: The Origins and Content of New Work, 1940–2018
Author/publisher: David Autor et al. / NBER
Publication Date: August 2022
Focus: Historical analysis of how new occupations emerge and how they shape labour demand.
Category: Labour Market Dynamics
Tags: Job Creation, Technological Augmentation, New Occupations, Automation Effects, Labour Reinstatement
Summary:
This data-rich study reveals that most current jobs were created after 1940 and shows how new work arises in response to augmentation rather than automation. It concludes that while job-creating innovation exists, its capacity to offset job losses from automation has weakened in recent decades.
The Geography of Generative AI
Author/publisher: OECD
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Maps the uneven regional impacts of AI on jobs, productivity, and economic development.
Category: Digital and Regional Development
Tags: AI Inequality, Regional Labour Markets, Smart Specialisation, Place-Based Policy, Skills Matching
Summary:
This report assesses the transformative potential of generative AI across 35 countries, noting risks of deepening divides between urban and rural areas. It emphasizes targeted investments in training, infrastructure, and policy to ensure all regions can harness AI for inclusive economic growth.
National Careers Week 2025 Report
Author/publisher: National Careers Week
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Campaign insights and outcomes on career education engagement in the UK.
Category: Career Development and Guidance
Tags: Career Literacy, School Engagement, Industry Collaboration, Learner Empowerment, Vocational Awareness
Summary:
Celebrating its most impactful year yet, NCW2025 reached over 2 million learners. The campaign provided tailored career exploration resources, strengthened school-employer links, and highlighted the fast-changing skills landscape. It reinforces the call for sustained, year-round career education integration.
What Jobs Are Affected by AI?
Author/publisher: Brookings Institution
Publication Date: 2019
Focus: Identifies which jobs are most exposed to AI using a novel patent-text matching methodology.
Category: Future of Work
Tags: AI Exposure, Task Analysis, White Collar Automation, Digital Disruption, Workforce Vulnerability
Summary:
This influential study found that higher-paid, white-collar jobs are more exposed to AI than routine or lower-wage roles. By directly comparing job descriptions with AI patent language, it reorients automation concerns toward occupations involving cognitive, analytical, and legal tasks.
Measuring AI’s Ability to Complete Long Tasks
Author/publisher: METR
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Proposes a new benchmark to measure AI's task completion capability in time-based terms.
Category: Digital and Future Work
Tags: AI Benchmarks, Time Horizon, Autonomy, Task Performance, AI Evaluation Metrics
Summary:
Introducing the "50%-task-completion time horizon" metric, this study shows that leading AI models can now complete hour-long tasks with 50% reliability. It estimates AI’s capability doubles every 7 months, signaling rapid changes in what AI can autonomously accomplish.
Occupational Mobility and Automation
Author/publisher: del Rio-Chanona et al. / Oxford Martin School
Publication Date: 2021
Focus: A network model to assess how automation shocks affect occupation-to-occupation transitions.
Category: Labour Market Dynamics
Tags: Network Modelling, Labour Transitions, Unemployment Risk, Automation Effects, Skills Resilience
Summary:
Using network analysis, this paper models labour flows between occupations and shows that displacement impacts vary based on job connectivity. Occupations with fewer transition options see more long-term unemployment, especially under low-wage-targeting automation scenarios.
Lost in Translation: AI and Foreign Language Skills
Author/publisher: Frey and Llanos-Paredes / University of Oxford
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Evaluates the impact of machine translation on translator employment and foreign language demand.
Category: AI and Sectoral Change
Tags: Language Skills, Machine Translation, Employment Impacts, Digital Substitution, Cross-Sectoral Effects
Summary:
This study finds that the rise of Google Translate and similar tools has reduced both translator employment and broader foreign language skill demand across industries. It raises questions about the long-term value of traditional language education in the AI era.
Workforce Development Policy in the U.S.
Author/publisher: Brookings Institution
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Examines evolving U.S. federal and state workforce development strategies amidst structural labour market change.
Category: Labour Market Policy
Tags: Sectoral Investment, Skills Gaps, Federal-State Alignment, Industrial Strategy, Workforce Ecosystems
Summary:
This comprehensive policy review explores how federal funding and sector-based strategies are shaping U.S. workforce development. Highlighting tensions between mobility, employer incentives, and worker protection, it presents a roadmap for responsive, equity-driven training systems aligned with industrial policy and regional economic shifts.
Dependency and Depopulation
Author/publisher: McKinsey Global Institute
Publication Date: January 2025
Focus: Investigates global demographic decline and its implications for workforce planning and economic resilience.
Category: Demographic Change
Tags: Fertility Decline, Ageing Workforce, Global Labour Shift, Intergenerational Equity, Productivity Challenges
Summary:
McKinsey’s report outlines a looming demographic cliff, with declining birth rates and ageing populations challenging global growth. It urges countries to rethink work and retirement, invest in productivity, and address wealth distribution to navigate a future shaped by labour shortages and older consumers.
London Growth Plan
Author/publisher: Mayor of London and London Councils
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: A 10-year blueprint to drive inclusive and green growth across London.
Category: Urban and Regional Development
Tags: Productivity, Green Jobs, AI and Innovation, Affordable Housing, Inclusive Economy
Summary:
This strategic growth plan sets bold goals for London’s economy, including boosting productivity, creating 150,000 high-quality jobs, and achieving net zero. It emphasizes spatial inclusivity, infrastructure renewal, and climate-linked growth, aiming to make London a model for equitable urban development.
Towards Fair Net Zero: UK Industrial Clusters
Author/publisher: IDRIC / University of Exeter, Manchester, Leeds
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Framework for just, place-based transitions in industrial decarbonisation zones.
Category: Just Transition
Tags: Industrial Clusters, Community Engagement, Place-Based Policy, Local Benefits, Social Licence
Summary:
This framework highlights the need for fairness and local ownership in industrial decarbonisation. It proposes participatory, place-sensitive strategies for cluster developers, local authorities, and communities to co-design transitions that generate trust, mitigate inequities, and maximise long-term local benefits.
A Just Transition for Dumfries and Galloway
Author/publisher: Just Transition Commission (Scotland)
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Place-based reflection on Scotland’s rural climate transition, housing, and forestry.
Category: Just Transition
Tags: Rural Development, Land Use Policy, Youth Retention, Forestry Jobs, Housing and Skills
Summary:
This place-focused briefing explores the intersection of land use, housing, and rural depopulation. It emphasises the role of woodland expansion, local job creation, and inclusive decision-making as key markers of a just transition in Dumfries and Galloway.
Skills WMW: Employer Skills Report
Author/publisher: Skills WMW / Whitecap Consulting
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Regional insight into skills needs and FE engagement in West Midlands and Warwickshire.
Category: Regional Skills Development
Tags: FE Collaboration, Priority Sectors, Skills Gaps, Local Labour Intelligence, Digital & Logistics
Summary:
This employer-informed report maps skills challenges across four priority sectors and calls for a more agile, collaborative further education system. It positions Skills WMW as a strategic gateway for employer engagement and investment in regional workforce development.
SuperTech ProfTech Research and Innovation Roadmap 2024–2033
Author/publisher: SuperTech WM / Whitecap Consulting
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Long-term roadmap for growth in West Midlands’ FinTech, LegalTech, and PropTech sectors.
Category: Innovation and Industry Strategy
Tags: ProfTech, FinTech Clusters, Digital Growth, ESG Innovation, Inclusive Research
Summary:
This roadmap sets out a collaborative R&I strategy to future-proof the UK’s ProfTech sectors, highlighting regional strengths and opportunities in finance, legal services, and real estate. It connects innovation, inclusion, and sustainability for regional economic transformation.
Unleashing the Potential of Industrial Clusters
Author/publisher: World Economic Forum, Accenture, EPRI
Publication Date: January 2025
Focus: Accelerates clean energy infrastructure deployment via industrial cluster collaboration.
Category: Energy Transition
Tags: Infrastructure Planning, Cluster Strategy, Clean Energy, Port Logistics, Global Networks
Summary:
This white paper advocates for scaling clean energy through industrial clusters. It outlines governance, data-sharing, and finance mechanisms to de-risk investments, and calls for global cluster collaboration to fast-track infrastructure aligned with the Paris Agreement.
European Fair Transition Observatory (EFTO)
Author/publisher: European Commission, DG EMPL
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Announcement of an EU-wide observatory to monitor and support fair transitions.
Category: Just Transition
Tags: EU Policy, Monitoring Frameworks, Fairness Indicators, Multi-level Governance, Public Participation
Summary:
The EFTO will track the employment and social impacts of climate policies, going beyond coal-intensive regions. It will compile best practices, collect data, and engage stakeholders across Member States to ensure transitions are equitable and evidence-informed.
North Sea Transition Authority Overview
Author/publisher: North Sea Transition Authority
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Summarises the UK’s offshore energy transition strategy and industry outlook.
Category: Energy Transition
Tags: Carbon Storage, Offshore Wind, Hydrogen, Oil & Gas Decarbonisation, Integrated Energy Systems
Summary:
This official overview presents the North Sea as a pivotal energy transition zone, integrating oil, gas, hydrogen, and CCS. It showcases economic potential, job creation, and regulatory innovation, while stressing the need for cleaner domestic production and collaborative planning.
North East Wales Industrial Decarbonisation Cluster Plan
Author/publisher: Net Zero Industry Wales
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Roadmap for decarbonising key industrial hubs in North East Wales by 2040.
Category: Industrial Strategy and Clusters
Tags: Cluster Decarbonisation, Net Zero Planning, Hydrogen Infrastructure, Public-Private Investment, Regional Industrial Policy
Summary:
The NEWID plan outlines multiple pathways for decarbonising industries in Deeside and Wrexham, supported by clean energy infrastructure and cross-border cluster collaboration. It highlights the need for urgent investment, public sector support, and coordinated regulation to make North East Wales a clean energy leader and UK industrial cornerstone.
West Yorkshire Green Technologies & Services Sector Mapping
Author/publisher: Green Economy
Publication Date: September 2024
Focus: Comprehensive mapping of low carbon economic activity across West Yorkshire’s local authorities.
Category: Regional Development
Tags: Green Technologies, Sector Forecasting, Clean Growth, Local Authorities, Wind and Alternative Fuels
Summary:
Valued at £8.1 billion, West Yorkshire’s green sector employs over 53,000 people across nearly 3,000 businesses. Wind, building technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles dominate. Forecasts indicate 37% growth by 2026, positioning the region as a national leader in LCEGS sector development.
Greater Manchester's Green Economy
Author/publisher: Green Economy
Publication Date: 2020
Focus: Economic analysis of Greater Manchester’s green sector and diversification pathways.
Category: Regional Development
Tags: Carbon Capture, Energy Management, GTS Growth, Export Potential, Renewable Consultancy
Summary:
With £8.6 billion in sales and 58,736 jobs, Greater Manchester's GTS sector is one of the largest outside London. Strong in CCS and energy consultancy, the region shows high potential for engineering diversification and international competitiveness, particularly in wind and alternative fuels.
Reimagining the Electricity Sector in Island Nations
Author/publisher: RMI
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Demonstrates the value of virtual power plants (VPPs) for resilient, low-carbon energy in island states.
Category: Energy Innovation and Access
Tags: Virtual Power Plants, Distributed Energy, Island Resilience, Grid Modernisation, Renewable Energy
Summary:
This report profiles a VPP pilot in the US Virgin Islands and offers implementation guidance for other Caribbean nations. VPPs are shown to enhance energy reliability, reduce fossil dependency, and improve disaster resilience through decentralized energy resource aggregation.
IDRIC Frontiers Report: Policy and Governance
Author/publisher: IDRIC / University of Sussex
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Synthesises research on UK industrial decarbonisation policy and governance barriers.
Category: Policy and Regulation
Tags: Cluster Strategy, Governance Tensions, Regulation, Public Trust, Policy Certainty
Summary:
This consolidated report outlines the political and regulatory challenges facing UK industrial decarbonisation. It recommends diversifying beyond hydrogen and CCUS, improving regional equity, and fostering transparent public engagement to build trust and secure decarbonisation outcomes.
Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework
Author/publisher: UK Government / DSIT
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Establishes UK adaptation R&I priorities across 11 sectors, based on CCRA3.
Category: Climate Resilience
Tags: Climate Research, Adaptation Policy, Sectoral R&D, Systems Thinking, Risk Preparedness
Summary:
This framework sets UK-wide priorities for climate adaptation research and innovation, emphasizing systems approaches and sectoral challenges from health to ICT. It aims to improve policy design, investment planning, and resilience through science-led action across public and private domains.
PwC UK Energy Survey 2025
Author/publisher: PwC
Publication Date: February 2025
Focus: Captures business sentiment and investment strategies amid rising energy demand and cost uncertainty.
Category: Energy Markets and Investment
Tags: Energy Price Volatility, Clean Growth, Grid Resilience, AI Demand Surge, Business Confidence
Summary:
83% of firms expect increased energy use in 2025, driven by AI and automation. The survey warns of grid pressure and rising costs, and urges coordinated public-private investment to secure reliable, low-carbon power for economic growth.
UK Net Zero Strategy (2010–2022)
Author/publisher: Sovacool, Iskandarova, Geels / Industrial and Corporate Change
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Tracks UK net-zero policymaking over 12 years through the lens of issue linkage and policy windows.
Category: Historical Policy Analysis
Tags: Industrial Clusters, Political Coalitions, Green Investment, Carbon Economy, Policy Dynamics
Summary:
Through expert interviews and case studies of the Humber and Merseyside, this article shows how UK net-zero policy evolved via linked issues like job creation and place-based growth. It offers conceptual insights into how complex coalitions form around industrial decarbonisation.
Macroeconomic Implications of Decarbonisation Policies (USA)
Author/publisher: National Academies of Sciences
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Workshop proceedings examining how U.S. climate policies interact with macroeconomic variables.
Category: Economic Policy and Climate Risk
Tags: Fiscal Policy, Investment Trade-offs, Carbon Leakage, Labour Markets, Economic Modelling
Summary:
Experts discussed decarbonisation’s impact on inflation, jobs, and fiscal policy. A key finding is that well-designed climate policies can enhance long-term productivity and equity, but poor implementation risks reinforcing economic instability and exacerbating inequality.
United for Net Zero: Public-Private Collaboration to Accelerate Industry Decarbonisation
Author/publisher: World Economic Forum, Capgemini, Cambridge University
Publication Date: January 2025
Focus: Framework for industry-government cooperation to de-risk and accelerate net zero technologies.
Category: Governance and Innovation
Tags: Carbon Accounting, Policy Co-Design, Value Chain Decarbonisation, Climate Tech Investment
Summary:
This white paper proposes eight collaborative mechanisms to close net zero implementation gaps. From co-investment in clean tech to regulatory innovation, it outlines practical ways to align industry ambition with public policy to meet climate goals at scale
Digital Twins – Dynamic Models that Respond to Real-Time Data
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Overview of digital twin technology and its applications across sectors in the UK.
Category: Digital Infrastructure and Innovation
Tags: Real-Time Simulation, AI-Enabled Modelling, Systems Engineering, Research Investment, Smart Infrastructure
Summary:
This POST briefing explains how digital twins—virtual models connected to real-world counterparts—can improve decision-making in energy, health, and industrial systems. It highlights UK investment in this area and the importance of AI and machine learning to scale adoption and innovation.
Sector-Wide Net Zero Plans – Discussion Document
Author/publisher: Broadway Initiative
Publication Date: August 2024
Focus: Calls for standardized, sector-level pathways to enable business alignment with net zero.
Category: Policy and Planning
Tags: Trade Associations, Decarbonisation Pathways, Business Models, Net Zero Frameworks, Carbon Dashboards
Summary:
This discussion paper advocates for sector-wide transition plans to guide UK industries in achieving net zero. It presents a framework for credibility, coordination, and co-production of roadmaps that integrate business models, innovation, and policy support.
Delivering Low-Carbon Energy Infrastructure
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Future challenges and options for UK infrastructure to meet climate targets.
Category: Infrastructure and Energy
Tags: Energy Transition, Offshore Wind, Clean Power 2030, Grid Upgrades, Local Area Energy Planning
Summary:
This briefing highlights system-wide approaches to building resilient, low-carbon infrastructure across electricity, heating, and transport. It stresses grid transformation, decentralisation, and community engagement as essential for delivering net zero at scale.
Horizon Scanning: Climate Challenges and Opportunities
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Identifies climate justice concerns in UK and global policy frameworks.
Category: Just Transition
Tags: Climate Justice, Inequality, Intergenerational Equity, Participation, Net Zero Health Co-benefits
Summary:
This horizon scan synthesizes equity challenges in climate mitigation and adaptation, including who pays and who benefits. It supports calls for a just transition legislative framework and better engagement with marginalised groups and frontline communities.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience – Horizon Scan
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Summarises key risks and responses to climate impacts in the UK.
Category: Adaptation and Resilience
Tags: Heat Risk, Flooding, Local Governance, Nature Recovery, Climate Equity, Infrastructure Risk
Summary:
POST outlines major adaptation issues including water security, health resilience, and nature-based solutions. It underscores the importance of forward-looking planning and institutional capacity-building for climate resilience across sectors.
APAC Cleantech 25
Author/publisher: Cleantech Group
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Highlights 25 innovative cleantech companies across Asia-Pacific shaping climate innovation.
Category: Cleantech and Innovation
Tags: Energy Storage, Industrial Efficiency, Waste Valorisation, Battery Materials, Fusion Energy, Biofuels
Summary:
This year’s APAC Cleantech 25 showcases solutions across energy, waste, food, and mobility. Trends include battery swapping, sustainable materials, and AI integration. The report emphasizes resilience, energy independence, and the growing role of Asian innovators in the global cleantech race.
WTO Policy Brief: Leveraging Trade in Environmental Goods
Author/publisher: World Trade Organization
Publication Date: 2022
Focus: Explores trade liberalisation for environmental goods and services to support climate goals.
Category: Trade and Environment
Tags: Green Trade, Tariff Reduction, Non-Tariff Barriers, Climate Cooperation, Environmental Goods
Summary:
This brief argues that reducing barriers to trade in environmental goods—like renewables tech and waste treatment—could cut global CO₂ emissions and accelerate clean tech diffusion. It recommends improved trade data and WTO-backed cooperation frameworks.
National IRA Rollback Update
Author/publisher: Energy Innovation
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Models the economic and emissions effects of repealing U.S. clean energy tax credits.
Category: Climate Policy and Economics
Tags: Inflation Reduction Act, Tax Credit Repeal, Job Losses, GDP Impact, Energy Costs
Summary:
This update models severe economic and climate impacts if the U.S. were to repeal clean energy incentives under the IRA. It predicts $160 billion GDP loss and 790,000 fewer jobs by 2030, with household energy bills rising significantly.
Accelerating Just Transitions for the Coal Sector
Author/publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publication Date: 2024
Focus: Global strategy to support coal phase-out through just transition principles.
Category: Just Transition
Tags: Coal Phase-Out, Flexible Operations, Finance Strategies, Worker Support, Emissions Lock-In
Summary:
The IEA outlines actionable strategies to move away from coal while protecting livelihoods and communities. Key measures include retraining, repurposing plants, CCUS retrofits, and securing fair finance to enable people-centred energy transitions.
Renewables 2024
Author/publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publication Date: October 2024
Focus: Global forecast of renewable energy growth and sectoral deployment to 2030.
Category: Energy Transition
Tags: Global Forecasts, Solar and Wind, Grid Bottlenecks, Industrial Policy, Renewable Fuels
Summary:
IEA forecasts 5,500 GW of new renewable capacity by 2030—nearly enough to meet COP28 tripling goals. Solar dominates, but progress lags in wind and biofuels. The report urges policy reform, grid investment, and better system integration to accelerate clean energy deployment.
Embracing the Benefits of Hybrid PV Systems
Author/publisher: SolarPower Europe
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Role of hybrid PV systems in enhancing grid resilience and clean energy uptake across Europe.
Category: Renewable Energy Systems
Tags: Hybrid Solar, Battery Storage, Grid Flexibility, EU Energy Strategy, Policy Barriers
Summary:
This report makes a strong case for hybrid solar PV systems combining storage or wind. It identifies benefits such as peak shaving, load shifting, and grid stability. Yet current policy frameworks often ignore hybrid-specific challenges. It calls for EU and national reforms to permitting, support schemes, and market access to unlock hybrid PV’s full potential.
Global Wind Report 2025
Author/publisher: Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Annual assessment of wind energy’s global performance and market challenges.
Category: Wind Energy
Tags: Wind Installations, Market Outlook, Regulatory Reform, Supply Chains, Regional Deployment
Summary:
Despite 117 GW of new capacity in 2024, the report warns that wind growth isn’t fast enough to meet 2030 targets. It highlights slow offshore deployment, regional imbalances, and persistent policy delays. Calls include streamlining permitting, reforming auctions, and safeguarding open trade to restore momentum.
Wind Energy – Powering the Future
Author/publisher: State of Green / Denmark
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Denmark’s national approach to scaling wind power as a backbone of a green energy system.
Category: Wind Energy and System Integration
Tags: Grid Reliability, Wind Lifecycle, Offshore Wind, Export Expertise, Policy Integration
Summary:
This white paper outlines Denmark’s comprehensive wind ecosystem, showing how integrated grid planning, public-private cooperation, and innovation support large-scale adoption. Wind already supplies over 50% of Danish electricity, and new policies aim to cut project times and enhance turbine sustainability.
The State of Energy Innovation
Author/publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Global innovation trends and gaps in energy R&D, finance, and commercialisation.
Category: Innovation Systems
Tags: Energy Innovation Races, Venture Capital, Pilot Projects, Modularity, Policy Gaps
Summary:
This flagship IEA report tracks innovation from lab to market across 150+ case studies. It stresses modularity, AI integration, and mineral diversification. The IEA urges stronger support for pilot projects, tech transfer in developing economies, and alignment of public funds with private capital pathways.
Energy and AI
Author/publisher: International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Intersections of artificial intelligence and the global energy system.
Category: Digital and Future Energy
Tags: Data Centres, Electricity Demand, AI-Driven Optimisation, Grid Interaction, Policy Coordination
Summary:
This report outlines the dual role of AI: increasing energy demand through data centres, and improving system efficiency. The IEA proposes a three-pillar approach—diverse energy supply, grid upgrades, and AI-policy collaboration. It positions AI as both a challenge and opportunity for energy transitions.
Aldersgate Industry Briefing: Industrial Decarbonisation
Author/publisher: Aldersgate Group
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Policy gaps and investment needs for decarbonising UK industry.
Category: Industrial Strategy and Decarbonisation
Tags: Dispersed Sites, Electrification, Circular Economy, Procurement Levers, Infrastructure Planning
Summary:
The briefing outlines the urgent need for clarity on grid access, low-carbon infrastructure, and carbon leakage protection. It calls for strengthened industrial strategy aligned with spatial and circular economy plans, backed by green procurement and energy efficiency funding.
Global Electricity Review 2025
Author/publisher: Ember
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Comprehensive overview of global electricity generation in 2024.
Category: Electricity Systems
Tags: Solar Surge, Demand Spikes, Fossil Phase-Out, Heatwaves, Grid Flexibility
Summary:
Clean electricity passed 40% of the global share for the first time. Solar led the charge, but extreme heat drove demand spikes that increased fossil use slightly. The report stresses the need for demand flexibility and faster fossil displacement to hit 2030 targets.
Energy Management for Energy-Intensive Businesses
Author/publisher: Green Economy
Publication Date: February 2024
Focus: Practical guidance for UK firms to cut carbon without sacrificing performance.
Category: Energy Efficiency and Business Strategy
Tags: Energy Cost Risk, Operational Decarbonisation, Workforce Engagement, Innovation Deployment
Summary:
This white paper targets manufacturers and high-energy users, outlining barriers and opportunities in decarbonisation. It highlights financial, operational, and cultural levers that support business-led action and presents pilot success stories to inspire replication at scale.
Paris Maligned III
Author/publisher: Carbon Tracker Initiative
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Tracks oil and gas sector alignment with Paris climate targets.
Category: Fossil Fuel Risk
Tags: GHG Targets, Production Plans, Executive Remuneration, Transition Risk, Methane Metrics
Summary:
No major oil and gas company is Paris-aligned. This annual update reveals regression in key metrics and urges investors to reconsider holdings. It adds new scoring for methane plans and calls on policymakers to act on climate misalignment and stranded asset risk.
Carbon Tariffs 101
Author/publisher: National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Publication Date: October 2024
Focus: Theoretical evaluation of carbon tariffs under basic economic assumptions.
Category: Trade and Climate Policy
Tags: CBAM, Trade Economics, Leakage, Small Country Models, Tariff Incidence
Summary:
Using a simple economic model, the authors show carbon tariffs impose domestic costs similar to carbon taxes but risk unintended distortions. They highlight the limits of unilateral carbon pricing and clarify misconceptions around leakage and trade shifts under emerging CBAMs.
Cleantech Global 100: Agriculture & Food Report
Author/publisher: Cleantech Group
Publication Date: January 2025
Focus: Sectoral insights on global cleantech innovators in food and agriculture.
Category: Cleantech and Agri-food Innovation
Tags: Alternative Proteins, Precision Agriculture, Food Waste Valorisation, Methane Reduction, Biomanufacturing
Summary:
Despite declining funding since 2022, innovation in agri-food cleantech remains robust, with fermentation-based proteins, soil monitoring platforms, and insect bioconversion startups gaining traction. Investment now favours niche technologies that future-proof food systems, particularly under climate stress and resource scarcity.
Brewing Risk and Resilience Report
Author/publisher: 3Keel
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Climate risks to UK brewing supply chains and adaptation strategies.
Category: Agriculture and Climate Risk
Tags: Crop Supply Chains, Malting Barley, Hop Resilience, Adaptation Measures, Climate Modelling
Summary:
The UK brewing sector faces significant climate-induced risks to its barley and hop supply, especially from drought and flooding. The report recommends ten agronomic measures and seven sector-wide actions to build resilience, including breeding programmes, collaboration, and long-term sourcing strategies.
Cultivated Meat
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: State of technology, policy, and market readiness for lab-grown meat in the UK.
Category: Alternative Proteins and Food Innovation
Tags: Bioreactors, Pet Food, Net Zero Diets, Regulatory Sandbox, Cell Cultivation
Summary:
The UK has approved cultivated meat for pet food, with human-ready products still in early stages. Cultivated meat offers emissions and land-use benefits but faces high costs, regulatory complexity, and public scepticism. Its scaling remains uncertain, though innovation and investment continue.
Trade in Transition: Sector Insights – Automotive
Author/publisher: Economist Impact
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Disruption in the global automotive industry from EV shifts and supply chain realignment.
Category: Industrial Transition and Trade
Tags: Electrification, Battery Supply Chains, Vertical Integration, Critical Minerals, Auto Policy
Summary:
The auto sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by EV mandates and supply chain geopolitics. Legacy automakers are pursuing battery production and mining investments, mirroring Tesla’s vertical model. The shift requires massive raw material access, posing economic and environmental challenges.
Right to Repair Feedback to the ESPR
Author/publisher: Right to Repair Europe
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Recommendations for EU-wide repairability standards in product design.
Category: Circular Economy and Consumer Rights
Tags: Ecodesign, Repairability Scores, Spare Parts Access, Software Locks, Anti-Repair Practices
Summary:
The coalition urges the EU to introduce horizontal repairability requirements across product categories, including mandatory disassembly guidelines, fair spare part pricing, and bans on anti-repair software. It critiques the slow pace of product-specific regulations and highlights the social and environmental urgency.
Circular Economy Taskforce Terms of Reference
Author/publisher: UK Government
Publication Date: December 2024
Focus: Strategy development for a circular economy in England.
Category: Circular Economy Governance
Tags: Roadmaps, Economic Growth, Resource Efficiency, Net Zero, Policy Coordination
Summary:
This ToR outlines the UK Government’s intent to create a cross-sector Circular Economy Strategy, supported by sectoral roadmaps and national targets. It aligns with industrial decarbonisation, net zero, and growth agendas, reinforcing a systems-level approach to resource use.
Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacturing
Author/publisher: Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Horizon scan of circular manufacturing trends and challenges.
Category: Circular Economy and Industrial Innovation
Tags: Digital Twins, EPR, AI-Enhanced Recycling, Additive Manufacturing, Regulatory Gaps
Summary:
This scan highlights technological enablers of circular manufacturing and flags challenges in consumer awareness, infrastructure, and policy gaps. It calls for coherent CE regulation, investment in digital tools, and stronger producer responsibility schemes to support a regenerative manufacturing model.
Reuse in the Global South – Case Studies
Author/publisher: WWF and Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Reuse systems across packaging and product types in developing countries.
Category: Global Circular Economy
Tags: Informal Sector, Plastic Pollution, Economic Empowerment, Reuse Logistics, Infrastructure Gaps
Summary:
Reuse systems in Asia, Africa, and Latin America offer proven models for waste reduction and local economic resilience. Barriers include financing, standardisation, and regulatory constraints. The report highlights the critical role of MSMEs and informal actors in expanding reuse ecosystems.
Circular Food Economy – MOA Framework
Author/publisher: Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
Publication Date: February 2025
Focus: Drivers and barriers in Metro Vancouver’s emerging circular food ecosystem.
Category: Circular Economy and Food Systems
Tags: Food Waste, Community-Based Systems, MOA Framework, Policy Gaps, Equity
Summary:
Applying the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability framework, the study identifies divergent visions and a lack of coherence in Vancouver’s CFE space. It underscores the need for shared standards, equity-sensitive policy, and cross-sector collaboration to realise a more unified circular food economy.
Circular Economy and Bioeconomy Governance in Ireland
Author/publisher: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ireland
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Review of national governance frameworks for CE and bioeconomy transitions.
Category: Circular Economy Policy
Tags: Governance Structures, Role Clarity, Data Systems, Capacity Building, Public Engagement
Summary:
This EPA report finds that Ireland’s circular material use rate lags far behind the EU average. It calls for stronger roles and responsibilities, data integration, and stakeholder engagement to unlock CE and bioeconomy potential. Effective implementation hinges on robust governance and cross-sector cooperation.
Building with Biomass: A New American Harvest
Author/publisher: RMI
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Scaling domestic manufacturing of bio-based building materials for affordable housing and jobs.
Category: Sustainable Construction and Materials
Tags: Biomaterials, Modular Housing, Rural Jobs, Carbon Storage, Manufacturing Innovation
Summary:
This report models the climate and economic benefits of replacing conventional construction materials with upcycled biomass. Findings show significant emissions reduction, especially in insulation and sheathing. Small-scale, distributed manufacturing of bio-based panels can simultaneously cut costs, boost rural employment, and mitigate wildfire risks through biomass use.
Housing – Demographics and Environmental Trends
Author/publisher: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Horizon scan on housing needs shaped by ageing populations and net-zero goals.
Category: Housing Policy and Environmental Health
Tags: Ageing Population, Accessible Design, Retrofit, Heat Risk, Climate-Aligned Planning
Summary:
This scan links ageing demographics with housing undersupply and energy transition pressures. It calls for age-inclusive, climate-resilient design in both new builds and retrofits, stronger regulatory consistency, and greater retrofit incentives. It flags gaps in EPC data, testing infrastructure, and skills as key obstacles.
Heritage Sector Net Zero Report
Author/publisher: Historic Environment Forum (HEF)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Readiness of the UK heritage sector to meet net-zero and climate resilience targets.
Category: Cultural Heritage and Sustainability
Tags: Retrofit, Green Skills, Case Studies, Skills Gaps, Funding Barriers
Summary:
Based on qualitative interviews, this audit shows early progress but wide-ranging gaps in funding, policy clarity, and workforce capability for heritage retrofits. It identifies critical shortages in both traditional craft and modern green skills. A sector-wide strategy and investment roadmap are urgently needed.
Unlocking UK Pension Capital for Sustainable Growth
Author/publisher: UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Recommendations to align UK pensions with long-term sustainable investment.
Category: Finance and Green Growth
Tags: Pensions Reform, Net Zero Capital, Green Investment, Sustainable Finance, Policy Signals
Summary:
This review urges policy and regulatory reforms to unlock pension fund investment in climate-positive sectors. UKSIF argues for better incentives, risk frameworks, and disclosure alignment to leverage the UK's £3 trillion pension market for green growth and improved retirement outcomes.
Flying Blind: Disabling Autopilot for Audit Reports
Author/publisher: Carbon Tracker Initiative
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Assessment of how climate risks are addressed in audit reports of major companies.
Category: Corporate Climate Accountability
Tags: Financial Transparency, Audit Standards, Climate Risk Disclosure, Transition Risk, Investor Engagement
Summary:
Now in its third year, the Flying Blind series shows most audit reports fail to adequately account for climate risk, despite growing materiality. The report finds inconsistent practice across jurisdictions and firms, and proposes greater auditor scrutiny, tenure reform, and investor education.
Towards Net-Zero Electronics
Author/publisher: RMI
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Strategies to reduce Scope 3 emissions in electronics manufacturing via energy efficiency.
Category: Industrial Decarbonisation
Tags: FATP Facilities, Scope 3 Emissions, Energy Audits, Integrated Design, Supply Chain Decarbonisation
Summary:
With 77% of electronics sector emissions tied to upstream suppliers, this report shows how energy retrofits in final assembly/testing can yield up to 30% emissions cuts. It offers low-cost, high-impact design guidance for both new and existing facilities, calling energy efficiency the “first fuel” of net-zero electronics.
Reuse by Design – Summary of Discussions
Author/publisher: Innovation Forum
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Barriers and enablers for scaling reusable packaging systems.
Category: Circular Economy – Packaging
Tags: Return Infrastructure, Design for Reuse, Behavioural Incentives, Payment Systems, Stakeholder Alignment
Summary:
This discussion summary reveals that while technology exists, scaling reuse depends on cultural shifts, standardisation, and logistics investment. Visa, Tomra, and EMF pilots show promise but highlight gaps in vendor and consumer incentives. Seamless payment and returns infrastructure is key to making reuse mainstream.
Testing Coordinated Low-Carbon Heating Offers
Author/publisher: Nesta & Behavioural Insights Team
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Behavioural study on uptake of group low-carbon heating offers.
Category: Residential Energy Transition
Tags: Heat Pumps, Group Purchasing, Behavioural Economics, Cost Perception, Uptake Barriers
Summary:
An RCT with over 5,000 UK homeowners tested whether ‘clean heat neighbourhoods’ improve uptake of low-carbon heating. While coordination alone didn’t boost adoption, adding low-interest financing significantly increased conversion. The study urges better messaging, visible peer adoption, and simplified offers.
Home Electrical Installation Upgrades – Zero-Emission Readiness
Author/publisher: International Copper Association Europe / EuropeOn
Publication Date: December 2024
Focus: Role of home electrical systems in supporting climate-neutral renovations.
Category: Buildings and Electrification
Tags: Renovation Wave, Grid Readiness, Installer Skills, Regulation, Electrification Infrastructure
Summary:
This technical guide highlights how overlooked electrical installations risk limiting the effectiveness of decarbonisation upgrades. It advocates for EU and national policies to mandate readiness for electric loads in renovations, and for upskilling installers to deliver future-proof zero-emission homes.
Boston Metal Global Fact Sheet 2024
Author/publisher: Boston Metal
Publication Date: December 2024
Focus: Commercialisation roadmap for decarbonised metals via Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE).
Category: Green Industrial Technology
Tags: Green Steel, Mining Waste Valorisation, Electrolysis, MOE, Industrial Emissions
Summary:
Boston Metal’s MOE process uses renewable electricity to produce steel and metals with zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Modular, scalable, and water-free, MOE is on track for commercial deployment by 2026. The fact sheet underscores its potential to decarbonise 10% of global emissions from steelmaking.
Why the UK Needs a Strong Steel Sector
Author/publisher: UK Steel
Publication Date: October 2023
Focus: Strategic rationale for maintaining domestic steel production.
Category: Green Industrial Strategy
Tags: Net Zero Steel, Scrap Supply, Foundation Industries, Trade Policy, Energy Costs
Summary:
This report argues that steel is indispensable to UK decarbonisation and resilience. While UK steel production has declined to its lowest level since the Great Depression, the UK is well-positioned to lead in green steelmaking due to abundant scrap resources and a strong R&D base. However, high energy costs and lack of industrial policy have stifled investment. A level playing field and strategic government support are urgently needed.
Navigating Tomorrow – Skills Training for the Maritime Sector
Author/publisher: South Devon College
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Skills and training requirements for a decarbonising maritime industry.
Category: Maritime Workforce Transition
Tags: Green Marine Propulsion, Training Gaps, Clean Fuels, Automation, Skills Retention
Summary:
Maritime is facing its greatest propulsion shift since steam power. This report maps out emerging skills gaps linked to clean fuel adoption (hydrogen, methanol, nuclear), new vessel types, and automation. It highlights low technology maturity and limited readiness as barriers, and calls for training reform, cross-sector learning (e.g., from automotive), and CHAMP project insights to future-proof the sector.
Circular Letter No.5005 – Draft Revised MARPOL Annex VI
Author/publisher: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Publication Date: April 2025
Focus: Global regulations to cut ship emissions and support IMO Net Zero goals.
Category: Maritime Regulation
Tags: Emission Control Areas, Engine Profiles, Fuel Reporting, GHG Measures, Net-Zero Framework
Summary:
The draft MARPOL Annex VI revision introduces a North-East Atlantic Emission Control Area, expands IMO’s GHG measures, and includes a new Net-Zero Framework. The consolidated update defines terms, clarifies fuel testing protocols, and updates carbon intensity indicators. It sets the stage for adoption at MEPC/ES.2 in October 2025.
Future Fuels Trial & Demonstration Plan
Author/publisher: Connected Places Catapult
Publication Date: 2025
Focus: Shortlisting regional maritime fuel trials in the Liverpool City Region.
Category: Maritime Innovation and Decarbonisation
Tags: Future Fuels, Port Innovation, Regional Demonstrations, Hydrogen, Green Shipping Corridors
Summary:
This report translates a blueprint for maritime fuel innovation into priority trial plans, focused on Liverpool. Developed in collaboration with industry and academia, it aligns with the UK's broader innovation agenda and Clean Maritime Plan. It identifies future fuels, local infrastructure gaps, and validates trial pathways for broader replication across UK port regions.
National Shipbuilding Office Playbook
Author/publisher: National Shipbuilding Office
Publication Date: November 2025
Focus: Framework for Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in the UK shipbuilding sector.
Category: Industrial Strategy and Skills
Tags: CoEs, Collaboration, Innovation Ecosystems, Talent Pipelines, Maritime Infrastructure
Summary:
This playbook outlines the creation and operation of Centres of Excellence across the UK shipbuilding enterprise. It proposes models for collaboration, innovation scaling, and knowledge-sharing while addressing funding, IP, and talent retention barriers. The CoE model aims to modernise UK shipbuilding and support green transition pathways.
Leading Maritime Cities 2024
Author/publisher: Menon Economics & DNV
Publication Date: January 2024
Focus: Benchmarking global maritime cities across innovation and sustainability.
Category: Maritime Competitiveness and Decarbonisation
Tags: Green Ports, Digitalisation, Maritime Hubs, Global Trade, Resilience
Summary:
Singapore, Rotterdam, and London lead in maritime performance across finance, innovation, logistics, and sustainability. This edition adds decarbonisation and digital indicators. The report notes cities best prepared for green maritime futures—Singapore, Oslo, and Rotterdam—and links city-level competitiveness to national maritime innovation strategies.
UK Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy & Analytical Annex
Author/publisher: Department for Transport
Publication Date: March 2025
Focus: Policy framework and modelling for achieving zero-emissions domestic maritime.
Category: Transport Policy and Net Zero
Tags: Fuel Lifecycle Emissions, Clean Maritime Fuel Mandate, GHG Pricing, Port Electrification, Carbon Budgets
Summary:
This strategy outlines UK targets for reducing domestic maritime lifecycle GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040, with a net-zero goal by 2050. It includes emissions modelling, policies for fuels and port decarbonisation, and alignment with IMO strategies. The annex provides sensitivity analysis and fuel mix forecasts.
Cleantech Global 100: Transportation & Logistics Report
Author/publisher: Cleantech Group
Publication Date: January 2025
Focus: Leading global startups decarbonising freight, fleet, and mobility sectors.
Category: Sustainable Transport Innovation
Tags: EV Trucks, Charging Optimization, AI Logistics, Hydrogen Aviation, Electric Tractors
Summary:
Despite deal count declines, investment in freight and fleet decarbonisation remains high. This report profiles top innovators—spanning electric heavy trucks, hydrogen aircraft, smart charging, and autonomous farm vehicles—addressing hard-to-abate segments. The rise of solutions from Kenya, India, and the US reflects cleantech’s global diffusion.