# decarbonisation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover decarbonisation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ambition Into Action – Florence Henry, Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas, Nestlé](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/ambition-into-action-florence-henry-head-of-sustainability-zone-americas-nestle/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business reality at the mid-point of the decade. Florence Henry has held the role of Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas at Nestlé since May 2025, leading the implementation of the food giant’s sustainability agenda… ## [Network Rail seeks rock cutting EOIs for Wales & Western](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/network-rail-seeks-rock-cutting-eois-for-wales-western) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Network Rail is inviting expressions of interest for a 93m contract for rock cutting, as it develops a new framework. ## [China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/china-adds-less-solar-wind-energy-capacity-in-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66% decline on the same period the previous year, while 38.6G W of wind was added, again down 25% on the previous year, new data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)... The post China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026 first appeared on Sustainability Online . ## [Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/trusted-voices-are-key-to-encouraging-adoption-of-climate-friendly-behaviours/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to a new study led by the University of Bath. According to the study, Social influence shapes climate attitudes and action, which was published in Nature Climate Change, while people are ‘notoriously resistant’ to changing their... The post Trusted voices are key to… ## [Hardies acquires Storrier & Donaldson](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hardies-acquires-storrier-donaldson) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Scottish chartered surveyor Hardies has acquired Storrier & Donaldson Quantity Surveyors. The incoming team members will join the Glasgow offices of Shepherd and Hardies. ## [HLM recruit blue light expert](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/hlm-recruit-blue-light-expert) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ HLM Architects has recruited Russell Geary as associate, emergency services lead, to support the design of sensitive, high-security public-sector environments. ## [Lambkin joins Caddick in East Midlands](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/lambkin-joins-caddick-in-east-midlands) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Caddick Construction has appointed Mark Lambkin as construction director for the East Midlands, as it seeks to grow its pipeline in the region. ## [McLaughlin & Harvey help cut test wait for Braintree patients](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/mclaughlin-harvey-help-cut-test-wait-for-braintree-patients) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ McLaughlin & Harvey has completed a new community diagnostic centre (CDC) at Braintree Community Hospital for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## [Ridgway on a roll with JCB](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ridgway-on-a-roll-with-jcb) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB. ## [Ridgway on a roll with JCB](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ridgway-on-a-roll-with-jcb) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB. ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ow4DwtMMVPFK) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Ridgway on a roll with JCB](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/ridgway-on-a-roll-with-jcb) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB. ## [Study explores the development of biodegradable food packaging from rapeseed waste](https://sustainabilityonline.net/research/study-explores-the-development-of-biodegradable-food-packaging-from-rapeseed-waste/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ A new study has explored how rapeseed processing waste could be developed into a biodegradable food packaging film to protect and extend the shelf-life of fresh food. Published in Food Quality and Safety, the study saw researchers from the School of Biological Engineering at Dalian Polytechnic University, alongside INNOBIO Corporation Limited, explore how extracts from... The post Study explores… ## [Majestic stands with Huddersfield fans](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/majestic-stands-with-huddersfield-fans) _2026-08-21 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Majestic Construction has completed new safe standing at Huddersfield Town's Accu Stadium, boosting the matchday experience while keeping fans safe. ## [Behind India’s transition to a multi-fuel clean mobility ecosystem](https://sustainabilityonline.net/explainer/behind-indias-transition-to-a-multi-fuel-clean-mobility-ecosystem/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ Op-ed by Akshay Kashyap, founder and managing director, Lumax Greenfuel Energy Solutions Pvt. In India, transport is the third-largest GHG-emitting sector. Transport contributes roughly 12% of India’s energy-related CO₂ emissions, and more than 90% of these transport emissions come from vehicles operating on Indian roads. In FY2024–25, India imported ~242 MMT of crude oil at... The post Behind… ## [SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 20 August 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainabilityonline-the-sustainability-brief-20-august-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline is introducing The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up of some of the top stories making headlines around the world. In other words, we scour the world for the most important sustainability news, so you don’t have to. Please also check out our homepage... The post SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability… ## [Trifecta launches fire door directory](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/trifecta-launches-fire-door-directory) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Wirral fire door specialist Trifecta has launched a new directory to help customers find a fire door company near them, across the UK, even where the Trifecta doesn't operate itself. ## [LG Energy Solution commences battery production at new Michigan plant](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/lg-energy-solution-commences-battery-production-at-michigan-plant/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ LG Energy Solution has commenced production at its new 226-acre battery manufacturing facility in Michigan, in the United States, which will manufacture large-format batteries for both battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electric vehicles. The facility, located in Lansing, is aiming to reach more than 35 GWh of annual battery-making capacity when it reaches full-scale... The post LG Energy… ## [New Magna CFO targets international growth](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/new-magna-cfo-targets-international-growth) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Dutch off road specialist Magna Tyres Group has appointed Arnold van Woerkum as CFO, as it seeks further international growth. ## [Groundforce props picked for Chatham development](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/groundforce-props-picked-for-chatham-development) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Lashi Contractors is using Groundforce Shorco modular hydraulic props while it constructs an underground car park for new apartments developed for Callisto Homes in Chatham. ## [Policy changes slowing pace of expansion of US clean energy manufacturing](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/policy-changes-slowing-pace-of-expansion-of-us-clean-energy-manufacturing/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ Policy changes and project cancellations are slowing the pace of expansion in US clean energy manufacturing investment, a new report from the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Atlas Public Policy has found. According to the report, The State of Clean Energy Manufacturing in Q2 2026, US firms announced $7.9 billion in new clean energy manufacturing... The post Policy changes slowing pace of… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6EnFVwZEzalc) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Plasterboard manufacturer cuts carbon](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/plasterboard-manufacturer-cuts-carbon) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Drywall manufacturer Siniat has demonstrated a 5% cut in carbon intensity of its products, after a 170m investment in its Bristol and Ferrybridge sites. ## [ISSB to establish seat in Geneva from 2027](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/issb-to-establish-seat-in-geneva-from-2027/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has announced that it plans to open an office in Geneva, Switzerland, which will serve as the ISSB’s seat from 2027, as part of a five-year plan approved by the IFRS Foundation Trustees. The Geneva office, which is expected to open by the middle of next year, marks the... The post ISSB to establish seat in Geneva from 2027 first appeared on… ## [Blade picks Böcker](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/blade-picks-bcker) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Blade Lifting and Logistics have placed a multi-unit order for long and light B cker cranes, and taken delivery of the first, an AK 48 with a 3t, 49m boom. ## [Blade picks Böcker](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/blade-picks-bcker) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Blade Lifting and Logistics have placed a multi-unit order for long and light B cker cranes, and taken delivery of the first, an AK 48 with a 3t, 49m boom. ## [Sellafield engineers plan decommissioning in the round](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sellafield-engineers-plan-decommissioning-in-the-round) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ AtkinsR alis has helped nuclear engineers at Sellafield implement an immersive environment for decommissioning planning, using technology from Igloo Vision. ## [Speedy approves Syntech biofuel](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/speedy-approves-syntech-biofuel) _2026-08-20 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Speedy Hire has approved Syntech's ASB B100, a UK-sourced 100% waste vegetable oil based biofuel, for use across its full range. The decision means customers can benefit from full fuel duty relief, as well as cutting their carbon emissions. ## [European wildfires putting increased pressure on insurance industry](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/european-wildfires-putting-increased-pressure-on-insurance-industry/) _2026-08-20 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ Increased wildfires across France, Spain and Greece are putting pressure on European insurance firms, exposing the ‘narrow margins in high-risk property coverage’, according to new analysis from GlobalData. According to GlobalData‘s Global Insurance Database, natural fire and hazard premiums totalled $2.4 billion in France in 2024, while claims reached $2.2 billion, a difference of… ## [Sarah Ratty on why sustainable fashion must confront overproduction](https://sustainabilityonline.net/interview/sarah-ratty-on-why-sustainable-fashion-must-confront-overproduction/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ In the early days, the fashion industry’s sustainability work largely concentrated on materials and provenance. The focus now, however, is more structural: curbing overproduction, designing around natural limits, and creating standards that can work across global supply chains. Sarah Ratty FRSA is an environmental and sustainability speaker, pioneering designer and co-founder of the Ethical… ## [SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 19 August 2026](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/sustainabilityonline-the-sustainability-brief-19-august-2026/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline is introducing The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up of some of the top stories making headlines around the world. In other words, we scour the world for the most important sustainability news, so you don’t have to. Please also check out our homepage... The post SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability… ## [Sisk profit before tax up 27%](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/sisk-profit-before-tax-up-27) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Sicon Limited, the parent company of John Sisk & Son's construction and related businesses in Ireland, the UK and Europe has reported 2025 full year profit before tax up 27.7% to 74.2m. Turnover growth in the UK made up for declines in Ireland and Europe. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FvXS7ww8B1IS) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [South Korea’s Gurīn Energy secures electricity business licences for solar projects](https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/south-koreas-gurin-energy-secures-electricity-business-licences-for-solar-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Editor · Sustainability Online_ Renewable energy developer Gurīn Energy has secured 379MW of electricity business licences (EBLs) for three utility-scale solar projects in Jeonnam-Gwangju, which it says is a ‘milestone’ in the company’s development. The licences cover the Jindo Green Solar project, the Jindo Jido-yeomjang Solar Power Project and the Goheung Nuri Solar Power Project. “We are pleased to... The post South Korea’s… ## [Kier, Arcadis directors join High Speed Rail Group board](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/kier-arcadis-directors-join-high-speed-rail-group-board) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ The High Speed Rail Group has appointed Mandy Duncan of Kier Infrastructure and Jonathan Sharrock of Arcadis to its board of directors. ## [Drees & Sommer puts down roots in Bristol](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/drees-sommer-puts-down-roots-in-bristol) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Construction, real estate and infrastructure consultancy Drees & Sommer UK has opened a permanent office in Bristol, seeking to reinforce its presence in the South West. ## [Wernick's RestPod upgrades site accommodation](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/wernicks-restpod-upgrades-site-accommodation) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Wernick has launched an upgrade to site accommodation, with its new RestPod aiming to offer more of the comforts of home or hotel, particularly suitable for small teams on early works in isolated locations. ## [Vistry breaks ground in Bromley](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/vistry-breaks-ground-in-bromley) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · All Construction News | Construction Index_ Vistry's Riverside and Countryside Partnerships has broken ground on the second phase of a 275-home mixed tenure development in Bromley, London, which will include 32 social rent homes-keeping existing tenants on the same rent and terms. ## [Finning Power heads south](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/finning-power-heads-south) _2026-08-19 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Finning Power has opened a new depot in Ashford, Kent, bringing its power solutions and support closer to customers in London and the South East than is currently offered through its Cannock, Staffordshire, HQ. ## [First Liebherr 90m boom, 300-tonner for Forsyth's](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/first-liebherr-90m-boom-300-tonner-for-forsyths) _2026-08-18 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ Forsyth of Denny has taken delivery of the first Liebherr LTM 1300-6.4 in Scotland. The crane is the hirers second with a 90m main boom from Liebherr. The long boom will aid work on tower crane erection and wind turbine maintenance. ## [NiftyLift adds hydrogen option, retrofit](https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/niftylift-adds-hydrogen-option-retrofit) _2026-08-17 · The Construction Index · Plant & Equipment News | Construction Index_ NiftyLift will launch a new fuel cell powered version of its HR21 access platform at Vertikal Days, with the hydrogen electric option available for retrofit on two existing models. A diesel electric system will now also be offered on larger machines.