This report is the second in our series on decarbonising the built environment. While our first report focused on building materials, this report tackles two of the sector’s most critical and emissions-intensive inputs: cement and steel. Together, these materials account for approximately 16% of global CO2 emissions and sit at the heart of modern construction. They are also difficult to decarbonise as their respective production processes are heat intensive, assets are long lived and margins are typically thin. Regulation, customers and capital are increasingly pushing for lower-carbon materials and new technologies are emerging, including clinker substitution and carbon capture in cement, and greater scrap use, electrification and hydrogen-based routes in steel. The investment cycle will mean that the transition takes time, but materials producers will need to adapt.

Oando is a Nigerian integrated energy company involved in oil and gas exploration, production, distribution and retail operations across Africa. This video explores the company’s strategic approach to indigenous oil operations in the Niger Delta, highlighting its substantial infrastructure assets including six oil fields, 1,490km of pipeline network and gas facilities. Oando is transitioning from traditional oil production towards becoming a diversified energy solution provider, incorporating gas distribution and renewable energy, while maintaining its commitments to integrity, safety, community engagement and stakeholder value.

Will they secure the dividend and fund buybacks?

An analysis for income-focused investors

For any major integrated energy company, the central challenge is clear: deliver competitive shareholder returns today while navigating the complexities of the global energy transition. bp has announced a "fundamental update" of its strategy—a decisive answer to this challenge that reflects decades of leadership experience and the imperative to deliver strong performance for shareholders.

Earns secures Bradford energy contract

SEIT's portfolio delivered operational performance broadly in line with budget on an aggregated basis during H125.