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SteelZero joins civil society to call on EU to set clear path to green steel

Stuart Mitchell

A new report out now, “The state of the European steel transition” highlights the crossroads at which the EU finds itself: It can double down on outdated coal-based steelmaking, or drive a shift to green steel to secure industrial competitiveness. This research provides eight key policy recommendations designed to clean up Europe’s steel sector, which accounts for five percent of the EU’s total carbon emissions, including: EU Member States need to commit to not permitting or financing any new BF-BOF and end public investments to reline existing ones. A framework…

Chinese Manufacturers Lead Global Wind Turbine Installations, BloombergNEF Report Shows

Stuart Mitchell

Wind turbine installations hit a record for a second year in 2024, driven by rapid growth in mainland China, according to a new report by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF).    Globally, developers brought online 121.6 gigawatts (GW) of wind turbines worldwide last year, double the capacity commissioned in 2019, according to BNEF’s 2024 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares. Some 109.9GW, or 90%, of global wind additions, were on land while 11.7GW was offshore.  Mainland China accounted for six of the top 10 turbine makers worldwide. The top four spots were…

Allwyn Chief Brand Officer David Wheldon named as new WFA President

Stuart Mitchell

Ferrero’s Chief Institutional Affairs and Corporate Communications Officer, Phil Myers, takes over as Deputy President. Senior executives from First Bank of Nigeria, Kenvue and Nissan join CMOs from Cathay Pacific, Etihad, Nestlé, Nissan, PepsiCo and L’Oréal on WFA leadership team. David Wheldon OBE has been named as the new President of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), replacing Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Mastercard, who is stepping down after six years in the role. Wheldon, who was previously WFA President from 2015 to 2019, is currently Chief…

Airbus Canada rolls out sustainable aviation fuel, unlocking 100% SAF capacity across all delivery centres worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

The first sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) delivery recently took place at the Airbus Canada’s A220 site, enabling the Mirabel teams to use SAF for production, customer acceptance and test flights. This now means that all Airbus commercial aircraft assembly sites around the world are now using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for their internal operations.  During the course of 2025, all Airbus commercial aircraft delivery centers around the world will offer SAF to customers for ferry flights. This year alone, in 2025, over 600,000 litres of SAF with a 30% blend…

OAAA Announces 2025 OBIE Awards Shortlist and Inducts American Express into the OBIE Hall of Fame

Stuart Mitchell

The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is unveiling the shortlist for the 83rd Annual OBIE Awards, celebrating creative excellence and innovation in out of home (OOH) advertising. For more than eight decades, the prestigious OBIE Awards have set the benchmark for outstanding OOH creative — highlighting the intersection of artistry, technology, and strategic storytelling while spotlighting award-worthy work that is shaping the future of the industry. As part of this year’s celebrations, American Express will be inducted into the OBIE Hall of Fame, recognized for its enduring…