Sustainability 14 November 2025 - 10 May 2026

Longi’s First Finland Battery Goes Live as Nordic Storage Race Heats Up
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Longi’s First Finland Battery Goes Live as Nordic Storage Race Heats Up

Longi Green Energy Technology has launched its first Finnish battery energy storage system, a 2 MW/4 MWh unit at the Söderby Solpark solar site in the Åland Islands. The system, designed for sub-zero conditions, integrates with a 4 MW solar plant and can restart local power after outages. Grid operator Fingrid reports 1,050 MW of storage now connected nationwide. Finland is tightening rules for battery grid integration as storage demand rises.
May 10, 2026
Woolworths Group’s 700-Store Recycling Comeback Lands as Trust Fight Deepens
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Woolworths Group’s 700-Store Recycling Comeback Lands as Trust Fight Deepens

Woolworths Group’s revived soft-plastics recycling program now runs in over 700 supermarkets across five Australian states, collecting about 40 million pieces since February. The scheme follows REDcycle’s 2022 collapse and comes as Woolworths faces ACCC allegations of misleading price claims and trims its 2026 earnings outlook. Coles and Aldi are also rolling out similar bins as the industry rebuilds collection systems.
May 10, 2026
Woolworths Shoppers Get Soft Plastic Recycling Back at 700 Stores After REDcycle Fallout
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Woolworths Shoppers Get Soft Plastic Recycling Back at 700 Stores After REDcycle Fallout

Woolworths Group has reinstated soft-plastic recycling bins at over 700 supermarkets in five Australian states after a years-long pause, following REDcycle’s 2022 collapse. Since February 2024, customers have returned about 40 million pieces of soft plastic, or 310,000 kilograms. Collected material is processed by partners including saveBOARD and iQRenew for use in store products. Coles and Aldi are also expanding similar programs.
May 10, 2026
BP PLC’s Big Reset Is Here: Meg O’Neill Starts June Overhaul as Carbon Capture Stakes Go on Block
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BP PLC’s Big Reset Is Here: Meg O’Neill Starts June Overhaul as Carbon Capture Stakes Go on Block

BP CEO Meg O’Neill told staff the company will reorganize in June, returning to a structure focused on upstream and downstream units. BP is also selling part of its stakes in two UK carbon capture projects as construction begins. Net debt rose to $25.3 billion in the first quarter. The company did not disclose buyers or the size of the stakes for sale.
May 9, 2026
Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Faces Fresh ESG Investor Pressure
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Unilever PLC’s $65 Billion McCormick Deal Faces Fresh ESG Investor Pressure

Some Unilever investors are demanding strict sustainability and deforestation standards for the $65 billion foods merger with McCormick & Co. McCormick would control a larger supply chain with greater exposure to agricultural risks. Unilever says 97% of its key commodities were deforestation-free in 2025, while McCormick is updating its sustainability program. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027.
May 9, 2026
NatWest’s Climate Revolt Hits Before Q1 Results: What Investors Need To Watch
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NatWest’s Climate Revolt Hits Before Q1 Results: What Investors Need To Watch

NatWest Chairman Rick Haythornthwaite was re-elected with 92.09% support at the AGM, the lowest backing among 25 resolutions, after climate policy protests forced a half-hour adjournment. Investors cited concerns over NatWest softening fossil-fuel lending rules. The bank reports first-quarter results on May 1, with consensus forecasting £4.31 billion in income and £1.94 billion in operating profit.
April 30, 2026
National Grid plc Stock Slips as Britain’s Clean-Power Push Puts Grid Giant Back in Focus
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National Grid plc Stock Slips as Britain’s Clean-Power Push Puts Grid Giant Back in Focus

National Grid shares closed down 0.11% at 1,293.60p in London on Monday, with 6.2 million shares traded. Investors are assessing the company’s role as the UK accelerates renewables and grid upgrades. National Grid reports full-year results on May 14 after flagging a roughly 1p hit to underlying earnings per share. The stock remains up over 20% year-on-year.
April 27, 2026
Haleon Shares Edge Higher as Supplier Cut Puts Sensodyne Maker Under Fresh ESG Scrutiny
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Haleon Shares Edge Higher as Supplier Cut Puts Sensodyne Maker Under Fresh ESG Scrutiny

Haleon PLC shares rose 0.48% to 353.30 pence in London on Friday after the company cut ties with packaging supplier Asia Symbol, following reports linking the supplier to Indonesian rainforest clearance. The move comes days before Haleon’s Q1 2026 trading statement and annual meeting on April 29. Haleon said its investigation found no evidence of deforestation-linked material in its supply chain.
April 24, 2026
National Grid Adds Capacity for 480,000 Homes as UK Grid Upgrade Push Accelerates
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National Grid Adds Capacity for 480,000 Homes as UK Grid Upgrade Push Accelerates

National Grid plc has switched on its Little Horsted substation in East Sussex, adding 0.5 GW of transmission capacity—enough to power 480,000 homes. The site is part of a £2.7 billion South East network upgrade running from 2026 to 2031. Two 178-tonne supergrid transformers were installed after a 27-mile move from Shoreham Port. The substation took two years to build.
April 24, 2026
Green Energy Tech News Today: Wind Breaks a Record While Batteries Race to Fix the Grid
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Green Energy Tech News Today: Wind Breaks a Record While Batteries Race to Fix the Grid

Global wind power installations hit a record 165 GW in 2025, up 40% from 2024, with China adding 120.5 GW, the Global Wind Energy Council said Monday. Battery storage projects advanced in Hungary, Germany, Poland, and Australia as grids integrate more renewables. Vietnam moved to extend electric-vehicle tax breaks, while Indonesia discussed bioethanol investment with Toyota.
April 20, 2026
Rolls-Royce Starts First Large UK Battery Project in Scotland as Power Push Builds
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Rolls-Royce Starts First Large UK Battery Project in Scotland as Power Push Builds

Rolls-Royce Holdings has started construction on a 43-megawatt battery storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, its first large-scale UK battery project, with grid connection expected in 2026 and operations in 2027. The company will build and maintain the site for Voltaria Helios Energy Storage for 15 years. Rolls-Royce also bought back 1.2 million shares on March 30 under its ongoing £2.3 billion repurchase program.
March 31, 2026
Global Push to Revive Clean Energy Incentives Gains Momentum as EU Backs Wind, Hydrogen Amid Oil Shock
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Global Push to Revive Clean Energy Incentives Gains Momentum as EU Backs Wind, Hydrogen Amid Oil Shock

The European Commission approved €5 billion in Danish offshore wind subsidies and support for 1 GW of French hydrogen production on Monday. The Danish scheme will fund two wind farms expected to supply a quarter of Denmark’s electricity, while France’s hydrogen aid will be allocated through three tenders. The moves come as Brent crude trades near $101 a barrel and the EU seeks to shield itself from energy shocks.
March 23, 2026
United Utilities Group PLC starts two new water-quality projects as UK water scrutiny intensifies
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United Utilities Group PLC starts two new water-quality projects as UK water scrutiny intensifies

United Utilities has begun building a stormwater tank in Barrow and will spend £5 million on two tanks in South Ribble, aiming to reduce sewage spills in northwest England. The Barrow tank, part of a £100 million programme, is due for completion in 2028. The company reported a 21% rise in half-year revenue to £1.31 billion and pretax profit more than doubled to £325.3 million. Net debt stood at £9.61 billion.
March 10, 2026
Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool thins out for 2026 as Toyota and Stellantis hold back
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Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool thins out for 2026 as Toyota and Stellantis hold back

Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru are absent from Tesla’s carbon-credit pool for 2026, according to an EU filing, after joining the group last year. The European Commission now allows automakers to average fleet emissions over 2025-2027, easing compliance. Tesla could face reduced demand for its regulatory credits as a result. Stellantis and Toyota said they may still join later.
March 4, 2026
Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power
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Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power

Redwood Materials closed a $425 million Series E funding round, adding Google as a new investor with a reported $75 million stake. The company’s valuation is estimated above $6 billion. Funds will accelerate energy storage and recycling operations as demand from AI data centers rises. Redwood claims to recycle over 70% of used battery packs in North America.
January 28, 2026
Electric car sales finally beat petrol in the EU — here’s what changed in December
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Electric car sales finally beat petrol in the EU — here’s what changed in December

Battery-electric cars made up 22.6% of new EU registrations in December, surpassing petrol vehicles for the first time, ACEA data showed. Hybrids remained dominant, accounting for about two-thirds of electrified registrations. Total EU car registrations rose 1.8% in 2025 to 10.8 million, still below pre-pandemic levels. Battery-electric share for the year reached 17.4%, up from 13.6% in 2024.
January 27, 2026
Fritz-Kola Says “No Price Hike” as Regenerative Sugar Beet Pilot Cuts CO2 — FritzBox Maker Faces Fibre Shift
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Fritz-Kola Says “No Price Hike” as Regenerative Sugar Beet Pilot Cuts CO2 — FritzBox Maker Faces Fibre Shift

fritz-kola said it will not raise prices as it shifts some sugar sourcing to regenerative farming, after a pilot project cut emissions by 1,534 tonnes of CO2 and yielded 1,449 tonnes of sugar. CEO Mirco Wolf Wiegert said climate measures are already included in pricing, despite higher costs for growers. The company partnered with start-up Klim and six German farms for the project.
January 26, 2026
Old Android Phones in 2025: 11 Smart Ways to Repurpose Them Amid Today’s E‑Waste and Security News (Nov 14, 2025)
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Old Android Phones in 2025: 11 Smart Ways to Repurpose Them Amid Today’s E‑Waste and Security News (Nov 14, 2025)

Cities across the U.S. are holding e-waste collection events for America Recycles Day on November 14, 2025, as the UN reports global e-waste hit 62 million tonnes in 2022. Michigan’s environment agency is promoting device reuse to expand internet access. Less than a quarter of global e-waste is properly recycled, with volumes projected to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030.
November 14, 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Shares Poised for Growth Amid AI Infrastructure Expansion
    May 22, 2026, 9:50 PM EDT. Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) shares are positioned for growth driven by the expanding artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure sector. Companies listed on the ASX involved in AI development and related technologies stand to benefit as global demand for AI solutions rises. Market watchers highlight increased investment in data centers, cloud computing, and AI hardware as key growth drivers. Investors are advised to monitor these trends while considering professional advice due to associated risks. This reflects a broader shift towards integrating AI in various industries, boosting related ASX-listed firms' market prospects.