Energy giant Shell reported around 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions in 2025. Most of these emissions come from the use of the fuels the company sells, known as Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions occur when customers burn oil, gas, and other fuels produced by energy companies. For Shell, these […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a major funding initiative aimed at strengthening domestic battery supply chains and reducing reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals. The department introduced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) worth up to $500 million to expand U.S. capabilities in mineral processing, battery materials manufacturing, and recycling. Significantly, […]
Disseminated on behalf of Surge Battery Metals Inc. The lithium market is experiencing a major rebound due to rising demand and tightening supply. Battery-grade lithium carbonate spot prices have jumped to about $24,086 per metric ton, based on data from Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). This marks a sharp increase from earlier lows in 2025, after […]
Carbon markets continue to grow as countries and companies work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many firms now set net-zero targets. To reach those goals, they must cut emissions and offset the emissions they cannot eliminate. Carbon credit exchanges play an important role in this process by providing platforms where verified carbon credits are bought […]
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) released its 2025 Annual Report on March 10, 2026. The report highlights strong financial growth, rapid global expansion, and continued innovation in battery technology. The company reinforced its position as the world’s largest battery manufacturer while advancing its vision of becoming a leading zero-carbon technology company. The report explains […]
For decades, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, aka NASCAR, stood for roaring engines, speed, and fierce competition. The sport, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, built its reputation on powerful combustion engines and high-energy racing events across the United States. However, the organization has recently shifted gears. Today, NASCAR is embracing sustainability and […]
South Korea plans to require large companies to publish mandatory sustainability reports starting in 2028. The rule will apply first to major firms listed on the country’s main stock exchange. Starting in 2028, KOSPI (the largest South Korean stocks) companies with at least 30 trillion won (around $22 billion) in assets will need to reveal […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many industries. NVIDIA, the company that designs the chips and systems that power large AI models and data centers, leads in AI technology and hardware. The big tech company made headlines with major news about its AI investments and partnerships. These moves have implications for environmental sustainability, energy use, and […]
Trafigura has signed a long-term offtake agreement to purchase lithium carbonate from the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project. Smackover Lithium is a joint venture between Standard Lithium Ltd. and Equinor ASA. The deal supports the development of domestic lithium production in the United States. At the same time, it shows how partnerships between commodity traders […]