Top sustainability conferences in 2026 – this year’s must-attend ESG events
There’s no shortage of sustainability conferences, events and trade shows taking place over the coming year, offering industry professionals the…
Decarbonisation
Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across business operations, energy systems and value chains to help mitigate climate change. For organisations, decarbonisation involves cutting emissions through measures such as improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, electrifying operations, reducing Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, and developing long-term net zero strategies. It has become a central pillar of corporate sustainability, driven by regulation, investor expectations and climate commitments.
SustainabilityOnline covers the latest developments in decarbonisation, including corporate climate strategies, emissions reduction initiatives, renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, climate transition planning and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are reducing operational and value chain emissions, improving carbon accounting, adopting reporting technology, strengthening climate disclosures and integrating decarbonisation into wider business strategy. We also examine developments in net zero planning, sustainable finance, industrial decarbonisation, supply chain transformation and corporate sustainability reporting.
Related topics: decarbonisation, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon reduction, net zero, climate transition planning, renewable energy, energy efficiency, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, carbon accounting, climate disclosure, sustainable finance, low-carbon technologies, supply chain decarbonisation, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.
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Majority of supply chain decarbonisation actions focus on optimisation and energy efficiency: Secaro
Some 90% of supply chain emissions reduction actions since the start of the decade have focused on optimisation and energy…
European Commission to fund scheme to decarbonise Spanish manufacturing industry
The European Commission has approved a €408 million scheme to decarbonise the Spanish manufacturing industry, under the Clean Industrial Deal…
Siemens ‘making progress’ towards 2030 sustainability commitments
Siemens has announced it made progress across all 14 of its DEGREE sustainability targets over its current fiscal year. Reaffirming…
Carmaker BMW sets new climate target for 2035
The BMW Group has set a new 2035 climate target, with the carmaker seeking to reduce its CO2e emissions by…
Could nuclear energy be key to decarbonising the containership sector?
A new report by Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst suggests that nuclear energy could have a role to play in decarbonising…
‘Carefully-calibrated’ decarbonisation policies can support economic growth
A new study has suggested that a decarbonisation strategy built around a mix of green industrial policies, targeted subsidies and…
Sourcing CO₂ for Europe’s e-fuels sector likely to face future challenges
Sourcing suitable CO₂ feedstock for Europe’s growing e-fuels sector is likely to face challenges in the future without the right…
Australia at a ‘critical juncture’ in its low-emissions transition
Australia is at a ‘critical juncture in its transition to a low-emissions future’, the country’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has…
Global cement industry calls for urgent action to accelerate net zero mission
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has called for the urgent implementation of policies that promote the use of…