Day: 28 June 2026

Energy Transition Bank Financing Struggles to Pull Ahead of Fossil Fuels in Asia

Stuart Mitchell

Asia Pacific markets outside of China represent the fastest-growing region for energy transition investment. However, capital flows to low-carbon energy supply have not outpaced investment in local fossil-fuel supply, and is dwarfed by fossil-fuel import expenditures. Banks from the region have also struggled to scale low-carbon transactions relative to fossil-fuel deals, reflecting inertia in the real economy and established financing strategies. Major energy shocks in 2026 have again highlighted the risks that fossil fuel dependency poses to global economies. BloombergNEF’s new report, Energy Supply Ratios for Investment and Financing in…

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WIPO and IRENA Launch Patent Landscape Report on Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport

Stuart Mitchell

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched today a new Patent Landscape Report on Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Road Transport at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit in Leipzig, Germany. The report, which draws on contributions from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the World Economic Forum (WEF), provides a comprehensive patent-based analysis of innovation trends in the technologies driving the decarbonization of trucks and buses worldwide. The report follows WIPO’s Technology Trends: Future of Transportation report published in 2025, the third publication in…

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Coca‑Cola Marks America’s 250th Anniversary With Nationwide Celebration and Community Initiatives

Stuart Mitchell

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Coca‑Cola Company is unveiling a yearlong, nationwide celebration designed to honor the country’s history, highlight local communities and inspire optimism for the future. An America250 signature partner, Coca‑Cola announced plans to commemorate the milestone through a combination of limited-edition packaging, creative storytelling and community impact initiatives that will roll out throughout 2026. The collaboration reflects both the Company’s deep roots in American culture and its ongoing commitment to bringing people together in meaningful ways. Commemorative Packaging and a National Creative Platform…

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Carbon Clean recognised in Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 for the third consecutive year

Stuart Mitchell

The Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 recognises high-growth companies across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, based on revenue growth over a multi-year period, highlighting organisations scaling innovative technologies and delivering measurable commercial impact. Carbon Clean ranked 300th in this year’s list, with revenue growth of 581%, reflecting sustained momentum as demand for scalable carbon capture solutions increases across industrial sectors. This year’s ranking also highlights a broader shift in the technology ecosystem, with companies increasingly focused on scalable business models, operational efficiency and long-term value creation. Carbon Clean’s continued…

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OOH Hits New First Quarter High as Revenue Reaches $2.12 Billion Driven by Digital Growth and AI Brands

Stuart Mitchell

The U.S. out of home (OOH) advertising industry continued its record-breaking momentum in Q1 2026, generating an all-time first quarter high of $2.12 billion in revenue and extending OOH’s growth streak to 20 consecutive quarters. According to new data released today by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA), the leading trade group representing the entire OOH advertising industry, revenue increased 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year.  The strong quarterly performance builds on OOH’s record-setting $9.46 billion in revenue in 2025 and underscores the medium’s growing…

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