Vallourec has earned a Global Steel Climate Council certification for its decarbonization pathway, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental progress. Although details remain exclusive to paid subscribers, the recognition highlights how the steel industry is adapting to heightened sustainability demands.

Analysts predict the global aluminum recycling market will climb from an estimated US$57.2 billion in 2024 to US$91.3 billion by 2032, underpinned by industrial consumers seeking low-carbon materials. Rapidly escalating energy costs and stringent decarbonization imperatives are pushing the industry toward more sustainable metals, heralding a transformative shift in the metal supply chain.

Following a competitive search, the Carbon to Value Initiative has selected 10 startups from 33 countries to join its fifth accelerator cohort. Offering a diverse suite of carbon capture and utilization solutions, these ventures herald a new wave of innovation in the race to reduce global emissions. Together, they exemplify the promise of next-generation climate technology.

A French startup is tapping the hidden potential of daisies to gather metals needed for electric vehicle batteries. Researchers suggest this plant-based approach could reduce reliance on traditional mining, offering a cleaner and cheaper way to meet growing EV demand.