Eni and the UK Government reach Financial Close for the Liverpool Bay CCS project

Eni is pleased to announce that it has reached financial close with the UK Government’s Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for the Liverpool Bay CCS project, where Eni is the operator of the CO2 transport and storage system (T&S) of the HyNet industrial Cluster. The financial close allows the Liverpool Bay CCS project to move into the construction phase, unlocking key investments in supply chain contracts, the majority of which will be spent locally. The project will support the UK’s industrial competitiveness for the long term, by safeguarding existing industrial employment and creating…

Major companies call on state policymakers to prioritize transmission reform, expansion

With American electricity demand soaring and businesses and consumers struggling with high utility rates, more than 15 major companies today called on state governments across the country to take action to improve and expand the nation’s aging transmission infrastructure to deliver affordable, reliable power across their economies.  Akamai Technologies, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Aspen One, Bekaert, CommonSpirit Health, DSM, Eileen Fisher, Grove Collaborative, Hackensack Meridian Health, HASI, IKEA US, Levi Strauss & Co, Nestlé, New Belgium Brewing Co., REI Co-op, Siemens, and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. are among the companies…

Science Secretary hails Wrightbus as company pledges £25 million to bolster UK’s green transport revolution and drive growth

Millions of pounds in investment by Wrightbus to develop the next generation of green buses has been welcomed recently by Science Secretary Peter Kyle, highlighting it as a key driver of economic growth under the Plan for Change. As the UK’s fastest-growing zero-emission bus manufacturer and a major employer in Northern Ireland and the wider UK, Wrightbus’ new funding will accelerate the next generation of electric and hydrogen-powered buses, potentially creating dozens of new jobs, slashing emissions, and supporting the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower. During…

Atos Named 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the Year for Crisis Response and Resilience

Atos recently announced it has received the 2025 Google Cloud Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for Crisis Response & Resilience. Atos is being recognized for its achievements in the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping joint customers launch innovative platforms that significantly enhance crisis response efforts. “Google Cloud’s Partner Awards recognize partners who have created outsized value for customers through the delivery of innovative solutions and a high level of expertise,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem, Google Cloud. “We’re proud to announce Atos as a 2025 Google Cloud…

What does sustainable work really mean? New perspectives from the International Labour Review

The International Labour Review’s Special Issue on sustainable work marks a significant moment in the ongoing effort to redefine what it means for work to be truly sustainable. This collection of cutting-edge research goes beyond conventional discussions of employment protections and decent work, offering a bold, interdisciplinary vision that integrates economic, social, and ecological dimensions. At a time when labour markets are being reshaped by technological change, climate crises, and shifting worker expectations, the insights presented here are more urgent than ever. For decades, employment protection legislation has been weakened in…