Energy Progress Report 2025. Follow-up to SDG 7.
The Report has become the reference for information on SDG 7, summarizing global progress in access to electricity, renewable energy, energy efficiency and international cooperation, presenting updated statistics for each of the indicators. The report is produced by the five agencies responsible for the progress of SDG 7, although it is still far from what […]
Energy Efficiency Policy Toolkit
To accelerate actions on energy efficiency, the International Energy Agency created the Policy Packages. Building on this foundation, the Energy Efficiency Policy Toolkit has become an online tool. This release improves usability and policy impact by incorporating a wide range of case studies that offer insights into the implementation of energy efficiency policies in various […]
Energy and Artificial Intelligence
In recent years, AI has evolved from an academic activity to an industry with trillions of dollars of market capitalization and venture capital at stake. While there are several uncertainties about its adoption and impact, the rapid development of AI and its enormous potential have made it a central element of corporate strategies, economic policies, […]
Driving the transition to hydrogen: harmonising STIP and clean transport targets, July 2025.
Achieving the European Union’s climate goals requires a transformation of transport. Clean hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels will play a key role in hard-to-electrify segments. The development of hydrogen infrastructure for transport will be essential, as the current network would benefit from increased financial backing to decarbonise the transport sector.
Navigating the regulation of construction products.
The new Construction Products Regulation sets the framework for the free movement of construction products. By harmonising the conditions for assessing product performance and conformity, it aims to ensure a consistent approach and seeks to improve the reliability and transparency of product information, requiring consistent communication of the essential characteristics and requirements for a safer, […]
Report on the underlying causes of biodiversity loss and the determinants of transformative change and options for achieving the 2050 vision for biodiversity.
IPBES launched its Report on Causes of Biodiversity Loss, Determinants of Transformative Change and Options for Achieving the Vision for Biodiversity. The Report assesses the determinants of transformative change, the main obstacles it faces and how it occurs. It also identifies viable options for fostering, accelerating, and sustaining transformative change toward a sustainable world, as […]
EU 2040 climate target, 2025.
The 2040 climate target provides predictability and stability to investments. It will boost competitiveness and strengthen economic and energy security. The EU must also submit a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), before COP 30 in Brazil. NDCs are international climate action plans that will be updated every five years, crucial to achieving the global goal of […]
The impact of climate change on occupational safety and health in selected sectors.
This report explores how climate change increases risks for workers in economic sectors, and identifies areas of research where value can be added. This approach combines a review of the available evidence, sectoral analyses, interviews with experts and a workshop with stakeholders. To effectively analyze this broad picture, the research team used innovative AI tools, […]
State of the situation 2025, July 2025.
The year 2025 marks the first reporting period under the CSRD. At the same time, the European Commission adopted a simplification package, in order to improve competitiveness and attract investment. Regardless of transposition, many preparers have begun to publish their first ESRS-aligned sustainability statements, increasing the quantity, clarity, and insight of the information.
Explanatory note on Royal Decree 214/2025, which creates the carbon footprint, compensation and carbon dioxide absorption projects register.
The note includes clarifications to take into account: the obligation applies to companies subject to reporting on non-financial aspects according to the Commercial Code and the Capital Companies Act, obliged companies must calculate the carbon footprint annually on a mandatory basis for scopes 1 and 2 and voluntarily for scope 3 and must prepare an […]
