Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

On October 8, 2024, South Korean lawmaker Rep. Im Yi-ja introduced a bill to amend the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles, aimed at boosting the use of recycled raw materials in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The proposal, which has sparked significant attention, mandates that a specified percentage of materials […]

The global electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the increasing adoption of clean energy technologies and a shift away from fossil fuel-powered transportation. Central to this transformation is lithium, a critical component of lithium-ion batteries that power EVs. However, as demand for EVs escalates, the world faces a looming shortage of […]

The Netherlands has firmly established itself as a global leader in agriculture, with a remarkable agricultural export value of €117 billion in 2023. Despite its small geographical size, the country ranks as the world’s third-largest agricultural exporter, trailing only the United States and Brazil. This success is not merely a product of its land but […]

Emirati investment firm Kazar has committed to a $2.5 billion investment in a major hybrid renewable energy project in Egypt. Located in the Zafarana region, this ambitious initiative aims to generate a total of 3.1 gigawatts (GW) of power, combining both solar and wind energy. The project, which will be a key component of Egypt’s […]

Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, has joined forces with the University of California, Berkeley, to establish the Baker Hughes Institute for Decarbonization Materials. This new institute, housed within UC Berkeley’s College of Chemistry, is set to be a pioneering center for research aimed at advancing materials science to support global decarbonization efforts. A […]

The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has successfully secured $64 billion in investments aimed at green hydrogen production, marking a significant step towards its goal of becoming a global leader in sustainable energy. The investments, formalized through 12 agreements, will enable the production of 18 million tons of green hydrogen annually. This move is a […]

Italian state-owned railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) is embarking on a significant renewable energy initiative with a €1.3 billion investment in a large-scale photovoltaic project. The plan, which was revealed by CEO Stefano Donnarumma, aims to produce 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar energy by 2029, meeting 19% of the rail operator’s energy demands. By […]

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at Dalhousie University have developed a new type of lithium-ion battery capable of lasting over 5 million miles (8 million kilometers). This impressive longevity was made possible through a novel design that features a single crystal electrode, enabling the battery to endure more than 20,000 charge-discharge cycles while retaining 80% […]

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first battery recycling plant, a significant step towards advancing sustainable practices in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The new facility, located in Germany, is designed to recycle up to 96% of the materials in used lithium-ion batteries, setting a new benchmark for recycling efficiency. This development marks a key milestone in […]