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Wind turbine installations reached record 121.6 GW in 2024, led by China

Renewable energy

Wind turbine installations reached record 121.6 GW in 2024, led by China

New wind additions outside of Mainland China fell by 10%.

19 March 2025

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Policy & Standards

Trump tariffs likely to slow down the energy transition – but there are silver linings

Solar and wind energy costs could rise by as much as 30% and 7% respectively.

13 March 2025

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

Energy Transition

US installed ‘record-breaking’ 50 GW of new solar capacity in 2024

“President Trump’s flurry of executive orders brought uncertainty to the solar industry."

11 March 2025

Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms

Policy & Standards

Trump’s energy policies risk creating compliance headaches for US firms

“Diverging state and federal climate policies are creating a fragmented regulatory landscape in the US."

21 February 2025

IHG Chief Sustainability Officer warns hotel operator won’t meet 2030 climate target

Climate Targets

IHG Chief Sustainability Officer warns hotel operator won’t meet 2030 climate target

IHG opened 371 hotels in 2024 alone.

20 February 2025

Ingka Group on track to meet 2030 climate target despite challenges

Sustainability Reports

Ingka Group on track to meet 2030 climate target despite challenges

"We are determined to use our size and reach to play a leading role."

03 February 2025

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

Food and Beverages

Consumer goods firms standardise supplier sustainability targets

The targets cover emissions disclosures and mitigation, renewables, deforestation and regenerative agriculture.

22 November 2024

IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties

Operations & Finance

IKEA invests €1.5bn to phase out fossil fuels in existing properties

Heating and cooling are currently the largest drivers of emission within Ingka Group’s own operations.

15 November 2024

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

EU emissions down 8%: ‘largest annual drop in decades’

Most high-emitting sectors made record progress in reducing emissions in 2023.

04 November 2024

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

Sustainability Reports

Smiths Group reports 15% year-on-year reduction in GHG emissions

The firm aims to have 25% of its suppliers by spend commit to science-based targets by 2027.

14 October 2024