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The steel industry has taken a leading role in the industrial sector’s green transition by leveraging smart manufacturing and green technology. Several startups have emerged in the steel sector, taking advantage of the green transition and the opportunity to build from scratch. Read more
The global energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation as it shifts towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind. This transition is essential for mitigating climate change and ensuring a sustainable energy future. Read more
Mapping of circular urban economy cases across Europe –results webinar 4th of June, 2024. Delve into best-practice cases of circular urban economies in Europe. Read more
Steel is an essential building block of the modern society, found in everything from towering skyscrapers to humble household items. While vital, steel production leaves a significant environmental footprint, accounting for 8 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions, which is more than any other heavy industry. Read more
The total volume of cement production worldwide reached an estimated 4.1 billion tonnes in 2022. Back in 1995, the total global production of cement amounted to just 1.39 billion tonnes, an indication of the extent that the construction industry has grown in recent decades. Read more
During the last decade, the industrial sector has gone from slow movers to a green transition, which today can best be described as a race towards net zero. No-one wants to be left behind, neither companies nor countries. Read more
In the latest Urban Insight report ‘The race towards a green and resilient industrial sector’ Sweco experts take a deep dive into the leading sectors in the green transition, highlighting key drivers, investments, and the latest technologies, as well as the potential new risks for companies and decision makers to consider. Read more
As industrial energy consumption continues to rise, hard-to-abate sectors look for ways to keep up with demand and reduce carbon emissions at the same time. Read more
The secret to reducing emissions and energy consumption lies in the art of recirculation—transforming what we once discarded into the building blocks of tomorrow. Read more
Germany is on a path to transform its energy landscape to achieve climate neutrality by 2045. Central to this endeavour is the expansion of offshore wind power in the country, aiming to increase capacity from the current level of 8.1 GW to upwards of 70 GW in the coming decades. Read more