COP26

In the wake of COP26 major companies are ranking sustainability as the number one business priority, but are they really matching words with action?

Global energy demands are outpacing the supply of green energy. For now, the solution is to rethink and plan ahead.

Trends to watch in 2022 include developments in microgrids, onshore wind and electric vehicles says David Hall of Schneider Electric.

COP26 has come to an end, with nearly 200 countries finalising the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement, as well as committing to the 1.5C goal through concerted and immediate global efforts.

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Markets Initiative confirmed the pledges of 28 companies to drive hydrogen growth.

Phasing out of coal and adaptation and funding for developing countries are among focusses of the document.

Hydrogen is an energy carrier with great potential, however, Europe must keep pushing hydrogen technology beyond current performance and costs.

Five hydrogen industry associations from around the world have called on COP26 participating nations for clarity on policy to support investment in hydrogen and unlock new collaborations.

The WEF, Accenture and EPRI have launched the Transitioning Industrial Clusters Towards Net Zero initiative at COP26.

The question of just how much deeper we can cut carbon from our energy systems and deliver the energy transition before new solutions are needed should also be at the forefront at COP26.