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FOREWORD

Decarbonisation will dominate 2022 agenda ‘COP26 was a focal point for climate challenges, and the energy transition will continue to occupy the minds of every director’

The lingering pandemic, skyrocketing energy prices, talent shortages and succession of UK suppliers going out of business meant 2021 wasn’t the best of years for the energy industry. COP26 served as a global focal point for climate challenges – and the energy transition will continue to occupy the minds of every director. A new year brings new optimism, however. Efforts to adopt novel technologies and accelerate decarbonisation are underway, and the renewables bandwagon – fuelled by solar, wind and storage improvements – continues to pick up speed. But governments and corporations need to move faster. To that end, it’s safe to assume that decarbonisation will continue to dominate the agenda in the coming 12 months. Technological disruption is also a given, but should be seen as an opportunity rather than a threat, and we can expect to see more collaborations and partnerships in the year ahead.

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CONTENTS

Our Regular Upfront Section: 8

Big Picture

10 The Brief 12 Timeline: UK renewable energy targets 14 Top 12 industry trailblazers 16 Five Mins With: Steve Scrimshaw

Industry X.0

Innovation forces decarbonisation pace

Enel X

X-Factor: Enel X’s innovations are reaching the pinnacle of sustainability

Orange

Energy efficiency and CO2 challenges on the road to net zero

Blockchain

blockchain enhances sustainability profile looks

Smart Mobility Car commerce starts its engines

Technology

CCUS funding rises but uncertainty remains

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Data-driven, frictionless, insights and creating value

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BIG PICTURE

SQM

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Tocopilla port Chile

This striking aerial panorama of the Tocopilla port has a bigger sustainability picture. Lithium producer SQM has introduced Chile’s first high-tonnage electric truck to be used in large-scale mining onto an 86kms route from its Coya Sur plant in María Elena to the port. The 90 diesel trucks which currently make this journey cover an estimated 7,500kms per month. energydigital.com

THE BRIEF “Sustainably responsible organisations are struggling to find integrated operations platforms that can help them stay on top of their goals” Abhishek Singh

Co-founder and CEO, AiDash 

Transport for London’s clean energy targets

“There is nothing more convenient than authorising a payment with your fingerprint” Franz Rainer

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“The problem of inefficient utilisation of traditional sustainable energy is always troubling people, and blockchain technology may significantly alleviate this problem” Zhongrui Kuang Founder and CEO, Starry  READ MORE

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan announced that all London buses would operate on a net-zero basis by 2030. It previously announced an order for more than 500 netzero buses in London, out of a total fleet of 9,000, including those powered by diesel. The Corporate Environment Plan 2021 sets out how London will become a zero-carbon city and the key areas that must be addressed. Tfl aims to remove 900,000 tonnes of Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions from its operations.

Shell proposes simplified structure Shell intends to change its A-B share structure to a single line of shares, move its tax residence to the UK and drop the 'Royal Dutch' prefix.

The implications of Bulb’s collapse Why was Bulb’s collapse such a big deal? It’s the biggest UK company to enter administration during the energy crisis so far, leaving taxpayers with a bill of £1.7 billion. What was the reaction? Such was its scale – Bulb had 1.7 million customers and was the seventh largest energy provider – that it entered a ‘special administration’ underwritten by the Treasury. What happens now? Customers will continue to receive their electricity supplies, with £1.7bn set aside to support the work of Teneo, the company which is handling the administration, and it will likely consider a restructuring deal, sale or transfer. Why is the UK vulnerable? The ‘global gas grab’ is a problem since half of the UK’s electricity is generated in gas-fired plants. Plus problems in wholesale energy markets came on top of one of its least windy summers. How many firms have been affected? There have now been 25 firms that have stopped trading and another 11 are struggling to survive. Households are bracing for a sharp rise in bills in 2022.

 VENTURE GLOBAL LNG AND PGNIG Venture Global LNG and PGNiG (Polish Oil and Gas Company) have finalised an agreement under which PGNiG will purchase an additional two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from Venture Global for 20 years.  SSE SSE has unveiled an ambitious £12.5 billion net capital investment plan to accelerate progress towards net zero.  UK ENERGY CRISIS Entice Energy, Orbit Energy and Bulb are among the latest companies to go out of business as the UK’s energy crisis intensifies.  AITEO EASTERN E&P An oil spill in Nigeria's Delta region has been spewing for more than two weeks with oil firm Aiteo Eastern E&P reporting the spill on November 5, according to Reuters.

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TIMELINE

After COP26, the UK is ramping up its renewables targets

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New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, under new legislation announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Up to 145,000 extra charge points will be installed across England each year.

The UK is aiming to use clean energy to power over 7 million homes by 2025, in a key element of its net zeroby-2050 strategy. Under the latest round of its Contracts for Difference scheme, new projects will provide around 6GW of capacity - 2.4GW more than the last round.

The phase out date for the sale of new UK petrol and diesel cars and vans has been brought forward to 2030, while new hybrids have been extended to 2035. To facilitate the transition, £1.3 billion is being invested in EV chargepoints for homes, streets and motorways across England. The UK Government also wants floating offshore wind to deliver 1GW of energy by 2030.

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The UK’s net zero emissions target

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2040

All new heating systems installed in UK homes to be low carbon. This year is the deadline for decarbonising the UK’s electricity system and from 2035, all new cars and vans must be fully zero emission at the tailpipe.

All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zeroemission by 2040, the UK Government has confirmed. The UK will also become the first country to commit to phasing out new, nonzero emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes and under by 2035, with all new HGVs sold in the UK to be zero emission by 2040.

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TRAILBLAZER

Top 12 industry trailblazers We profile the 12 Chief Trailblazer nominees in the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards Sumant Sinha ReNew Power Sumant Sinha is chairman and ceo of ReNew Power, India’s largest clean energy company. Nasdaq listed, it was founded in January 2011, starting with a small wind project of 25 MW in Gujarat and a vision to transform the way energy is produced and consumed in India. Since then, it has grown significantly to become India’s largest renewable power producer with more than 10,000 MW of commissioned and under-construction, wind, and solar capacity, spanning more than 100 sites across India. Jillian Evanko Chart Industries Jillian Evanko has been with Chart Industries for a little under five years, initially as cfo, and then as ceo and president since June 2018. Chart Industries is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. 16

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Edouard Neviaski ENGIE Edouard Neviaski has been CEO of Global Energy Management Business Unit (ENGIE) since June 2015. He started his career with Société Générale in commodities trading. He was appointed CEO of Gaselys, the energy trading jointventure of Gaz de France and Société Générale, when created in 2001. He then held the position of Global Head of Commodities Markets within Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking from 2006 to 2012. In 2012, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of GDF SUEZ Trading, which combined the trading teams of Gaselys and Electrabel. Michael Phelan GridBeyond Michael Phelan has over 22 years management experience in sales, marketing and product development in electronic and software companies targeting the energy sector. Prior to joining GridBeyond formerly Endeco Technologies, he held positions at Philips, Microsol, PCAS and Duolog in automation and electronics. He was

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responsible for developing European, Asian and American markets and OEMs such as Invensys, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, and Alstom, and facilitated several successful exits. Harsh Shah India Grid Trust IndiGrid was established to own and operate power transmission and renewable energy assets in India. It owns 14 operating projects, consisting of 40 EHV overhead power transmission lines, seven 765 kV lines, 30 400 kV lines and three 132 kV lines. Harsh Shah was appointed as an additional executive director on the Board of the Investment Manager in January 2018, and then CEO and whole-time director from August 2018.

than 28 years of diversified experience in the finance industry, with a focus towards driving operational efficiencies, financial planning and capital restructuring. He has been an integral part of KE's transformation, after joining the power utility in 2008 and has served the organisation in various roles including as cfo, company secretary and head of treasury. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan with a consistently strong record for driving turnaround and growth strategies. These are underpinned by a resolute determination to uplift Pakistan's socioeconomic trajectory by linking business outcomes with sustainable development and keeping customer-centricity at the heart of the business.

Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi K-Electric Moonis was appointed ceo of K-Electric in June 2018, bringing with him more

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi Masdar Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi is the chief executive of Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy energydigital.com

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Company, part of Mubadala Investment Company. Under his leadership, Masdar has reinforced its global standing as a commercial developer and investor in largescale renewable energy projects, a partner of governments and host countries in extending access to affordable and reliable clean energy, a catalyst for the application of cutting-edge technologies, and a pioneer of net-zero-energy urban development. With today a footprint in more than 25 countries and as the host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Masdar remains at the forefront of the UAE’s efforts to advance its knowledge economy and to mitigate climate change. Thierry Déau Meridiam Thierry Déau is Meridiam’s chairman and ceo. He founded Meridiam, an independent investment firm, which was transformed into a Benefit Corporation, specialised in the development, financing, and management of long-term and sustainable infrastructure projects. Managing $7 Billion of assets, the firm has to date more than 70 projects under development, construction or in operation. Meridiam currently holds offices in Paris, New York, Toronto, Istanbul, Addis Ababa, Dakar, Luxemburg, Aman and Vienna and is a leading investor in public infrastructure across Europe, North America and Africa. Suresh P. Manglani Adani Total Gas Suresh Manglani has broad experience in strategy, commercials, finance and governance, 18

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transaction structuring, innovation, crisis management, solution delivery, business development, contract management, M&A, risk management and insurance, finance, managing high-value P&L, and resource management. Adani Total Gas develops City Gas Distribution Networks to supply Piped Natural gas to the industrial, commercial, domestic (residential) and CNG to the transport sector. Adel Chaouch ShaMaran Petroleum Corporation Adel Chaouch has been ceo and president of ShaMaran Petroleum since May 2019. The company is a Canadian independent oil development and exploration company with a 27.6% interest in Atrush Block Production sharing contract. The Atrush Block is located in the Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq.

“ Since 1996, Gene Gebolys has played a pioneering and leading role in building today’s $136bn global biofuels industry.” Linhua Guan Surge Energy Linhua is an executive and board member with extensive petroleum industry experience in technology development, project management, business development, corporate strategy and general management from positions in China, Switzerland, USA, Norway and UK. He is a registered petroleum engineer in Texas and served on many technical and management committees and published more than 30 technical papers in

the past 28 years. Linhua is the only ceo from E&P industry recognised by Houston Business Journal (HBJ) for the 2021 Most Admired CEO award and he is also the recipient of 2021 Global CEO Excellence Award - Oil & Gas CEO of the Year (USA) from CEO Monthly. Gene Gebolys World Energy Since 1996, Gene Gebolys has played a pioneering and leading role in building today’s $136bn global biofuels industry. In 1998, he launched World Energy to drive positive change by accelerating the commercialisation of viable alternatives to fossil motor fuels. World Energy has worked to drive innovation through collaboration in North America and beyond. He holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University and Bachelor of Science degrees in economics & business management from The Ohio State University. energydigital.com

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STEVE SCRIMSHAW CEO AT SIEMENS ENERGY UK & IRELAND, STEVE SCRIMSHAW CONSIDERS HOW WE CAN EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION TO LEAD THE WAY IN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE AND CARBON CAPTURE, USAGE AND STORAGE (CCUS)

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Q. WHAT IS CCUS?

» Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) is the process of capturing CO2 from power generation, low carbon hydrogen production and industrial processes and storing it deep underground where it cannot enter the atmosphere.

Q. HOW WOULD YOU ASSESS THE UK CCUS MARKET?

» The UK Government is calling

upon a ‘spirit of innovation’ to develop technology and solutions for the growing UK CCUS market at a pace never seen before. Two projects have been successful in their bids to become the first two CCUS developments in the UK. The East Coast Cluster and HyNet will take a share of a £1 billion government investment to get up and running by the mid-decade, while the Scottish Cluster has been designated as a reserve. The aim is to support the creation of four industrial carbon capture facilities and storage clusters, powering up world leading SuperPlaces in areas such as Teesside, Humberside, Merseyside, North Wales and the North East of Scotland, which will act as the foundation for the new industry. Carbon capture on the seabed is ramping up in the UK with plans afoot to reuse the depleted gas fields, Viking and Victor - c14km from the Lincolnshire coast to securely store the CO2 in deep geographic formations c.9,000ft below the seabed.

“ Siemens Energy has joined forces with Doosan Babcock and Aker Solutions to form a UK consortium that draws upon more than 450 years of combined experience” I believe the opportunities from CCUS are real and could have a tangible impact for the UK on tackling some of the biggest challenges we face in decarbonising our economy.

At the Global Investment Summit, the government also announced £9.7 billion overseas investment in the UK to ‘power economic recovery’. The package of 18 investment deals is expected to create 30,000 additional jobs and support growth in sectors such as wind and hydrogen energy, sustainable homes and carbon capture and storage. Developing the CCUS infrastructure will contribute to the economic transformation of the UK’s industrial regions and enhance the long-term competitiveness of the UK industry in a global net-zero economy.

Q. WHAT OTHER TARGETS ARE THERE?

» As part of its 10 Point Plan, the government has set a target to capture 10Mt of carbon dioxide a year by 2030 - the equivalent of four million cars’ worth of annual emissions, forming the foundations for future investment and potential export opportunities.

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It will help decarbonise challenging sectors, such as construction, aviation and shipping and provide low carbon power and a pathway to negative emissions. The plan to get us there will mobilise £12 billion of government investment, and potentially three times as much from the private sector, to create and support up to 250,000 new jobs. The concept behind carbon capture and negative emissions has existed for decades, but now it is set to become a reality on a scale that can truly make a difference. The first of two clusters are due to come on stream mid-decade, followed by two more clusters before the decade’s end.

Q. HOW IMPORTANT IS COLLABORATION IN THE ENERGY TRANSITION?

» Just as the energy transition to net-zero

isn’t going to be solved by one technology alone, the development of CCUS solutions will require the expertise of more than one company. Collaborating with other businesses and utilising each other’s

strengths, knowledge, and experience will be vital if we are to reach this target by 2050. For example, Siemens Energy has joined forces with Doosan Babcock and Aker Solutions to form a UK consortium that draws upon more than 450 years of combined experience to develop new technology and solutions for the growing UK market. Together we employ more than 6,000 people, offering UK-based engineering, fabrication, and construction services, to provide best in class capability, choice, and local UK delivery. Our individual strengths and shared heritage will enable us to retrain and reskill the current workforce, involve local, established supply chains, and deliver new projects from our well-established offices across the country.

Q. DO YOU THINK DECARBONISATION TARGETS ARE ACHIEVABLE?

» Decarbonisation and reaching the all-

important net-zero goal won’t happen overnight. However, step by step, with the

“ There can be no doubt that the lowcost, large-scale deployment of CCUS will require partnerships between government, businesses, innovators, the best scientific and engineering minds, communities, and centres of industrial excellence” 22

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right partners, we can harness the power of a highly skilled workforce that can help Britain lead the way on CCUS and become part of a legacy that will last for generations to come. No one country has captured the CCUS market yet, but Britain has one unrivalled asset – the North Sea, which can be used to store captured carbon under the seabed.

Q. WHAT IS THE GLOBAL PICTURE?

» Industries around the world are also

experimenting and trialling various forms of CCUS. There is international recognition that we need CCUS to meet the global climate ambitions agreed through the Paris Agreement in 2015. This provides a genuine opportunity for the UK to become a global technology leader for CCUS, working internationally with industry and governments to drive down the cost of deployment. The development of CO2 transport and storage networks for

industrial CCUS hubs can reduce unit costs through economies of scale and facilitate investment in CO2 capture facilities. There are also significant opportunities to deploy CCUS in industry, not only to reduce emissions but to improve productivity and the competitiveness of our industrial heartlands. Seizing the opportunities of CCUS will be no easy task and will require talented people from across the country to work together. There can be no doubt that the low-cost, large-scale deployment of CCUS will require partnerships between government, businesses, innovators, the best scientific and engineering minds, communities, and centres of industrial excellence. However, the actions by the UK alone will not be sufficient to avoid climate change. This is a global challenge, and the time to innovate is now.

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X-Factor: Enel X’s innovations are reaching the pinnacle of sustainability WRITTEN BY: JOHN PINCHING 26

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Enel X is Enel Group’s global business providing exceptionally sustainable and innovative solutions, particularly in the arenas of renewable energy, electric mobility and energy efficiency

s a highly respected provider of innovative solutions – in areas of renewable energy, electric mobility and energy efficiency – Enel X is always striving to embrace the future and uphold its green credentials. Sustainability clearly has a major impact on the company's image and reputation. Indeed, having open and honest discussions about the climate change situation is a fundamental element of Enel X’s agenda. No one is more aware of the need to ‘walk the walk’ than the company’s Head of Sustainability, Nicola Tagliafierro. He reflects: “Of course, every company wants to talk about sustainability but it is very important from my perspective, to talk again about ‘effective sustainability’ – to avoid the situation of clearly green washing, or circular washing.” The company believes in the importance of communicating the metrics in terms of environmental impact, but also social impact. Consequently, there are two directions of communication. “Firstly, we focus on CO2 reduction, in terms of how many people are impacted and which communities are affected,” says Nicola. “At the same time, we need to be fair to the market, institutions and all stakeholders, by explaining the impact these initiatives have on the entire business, and not hiding behind small initiatives that do not represent the core business,” he adds. 28

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“We don't need to be afraid of saying that behind sustainability, there is a business. In doing so, companies can keep reinvesting in new sustainability” NICOLA TAGLIAFIERRO

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Boosting sustainability In recent years, Enel X has been concentrating on ‘sustainability boosting’, which involves accelerating the sustainability of products, companies and even public administration. It is all intended to hasten and radically improve the level of sustainability, by analysing the current situation and – through the metrics – discovering areas where improvement can happen rapidly. Nicola explains: “The sustainability boosting programme demonstrates that environmental aspects need to be covered through the circular economy. Our level can be significantly improved by sustainable input introduction, service models, life extension models, sharing strategies and widespread recycling.” And Nicola knows that those new models can be extremely helpful in maximising the use of Enel X products. Different models and perspectives allow the company to view them in an entirely different way.

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Enel X can support a potential emission reduction of

32,000

tonnes per year of CO2 and

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megawatt hours per year of energy saving

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Furthermore, Enel X's Sustainability Boosting Program looks at the situation also through the lens of social inclusion allows Enel X to select products and solutions in terms of usability, accessibility, functionality and understandability, while also allowing it to focus on specific communities of people and how solutions can galvanise their lives. Nicola says: “For people that are experiencing disabilities, or people with different kinds of impairments or difficult economic conditions, we design and develop specific solutions orwe rethink how existing ones can be improved.

TITLE: HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY INDUSTRY: UTILITIES LOCATION: ROME, ITALY Nicola Tagliafierro is since 2017 Head of Sustainability in Enel X. In this role, he is responsible for Sustainability Worldwide Strategies, Circular Economy Portfolio Acceleration and Environmental Solution Development. He is the first Italian to be accepted, thanks to his strong commitment on Sustainability and Circular Economy innovative researches, in the prestigious Aspen Institute USA within the First Movers Program. In 2000 he graduated in Economics and Business Management in Naples (Italy) with a Master Degree in Energy in 2003. He started his experience in London in corporate finance for American company Utility Corp United and energy forecasting for Mott McDonald Group. He is also founder of an innovative start up, winner of several acknowledgments.

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“We then find several small or big projects that can be applied to that particular solution, making those solutions more and more sustainable both in the process and in the final output.” Enel X’s electric charging solution is a notable example of the company’s willingness to embrace sustainability. An internal material that was historically going to waste from another division of the company, is now being used as a plastic to build its recharging infrastructure and electric charging infrastructure. The company is also transforming the lives of wheelchair users who can use ‘juiceability’ – 32

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a cable which allows an electric wheelchair to recharge during an individual’s journey, making shopping trips, visiting the gym or going to a restaurant much more straightforward. “Wheelchair users can use the same charging station as a car,” enthuses Nicola. “That's how we totally rethink the solution through the prism of sustainability.” Change is coming Enel X not only seeks to evolve through innovation; the company also strives to modernise sustainability itself. Nicola says: “A lot of people become entrenched in an old approach to

“We need to move away from the concept of offsetting, not because we don’t believe in planting trees, but because we need to concentrate on actually reducing carbon emissions” NICOLA TAGLIAFIERRO

HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY, ENEL X

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“There is nothing more sustainable than a saved kWh. I use digitalisation in all our strategies, because dematerialising and smart devices with digitised instruction mean the use of less resources and so efficiency” NICOLA TAGLIAFIERRO

HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY, ENEL X

sustainability, such as a cost-based system or offsetting carbon emissions by planting trees. My view was very clear on this – we need to move away from the concept of offsetting, not because we don’t believe in planting trees, but because we need to concentrate on actually reducing carbon emissions. It’s this kind of logic that we are using to take employees with us.” “This is why we are introducing circular economies – they have a powerful mechanism that generates incredible business opportunities. The company is already making a saving in terms of CO2, and when the business unit realised that we were saving costs, it sent out a very compelling message to the entire company,” he notes. Consequently, different business lines of Enel X have been completely rethinking their processes, which has led to rebooted training, changes in communication and a widespread cultural shift across the company. Digital love Digitalisation is one of the greatest milestones of positive sustainability – as Enel X is discovering. “I use digitalisation in all our energydigital.com

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“We know we're part of an ecosystem, so we have a holistic approach. It means we need to collaborate and listen to all our stakeholders and this includes clients, local communities, institutions, suppliers, partners, experts and startups” NICOLA TAGLIAFIERRO

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strategies,” insists Nicola. “Because digitalisation means dematerialising, and dematerialising means the use of less resources. Every area of the business which is able to reduce the use of resources is effectively supporting the sustainability drive.” Digital also has another important role. Through the Internet of Things its devices and infrastructure have become much more smart – digitised instruction has meant a reduction in resources being used. It has also emphasised another important concept of sustainability, which is traceability. This is an essential cog in the overall circular economy mechanism. Prolonging the life of a product is a top priority at Enel X and constructing alternative models to ensure they are even more durable for the future, is an ongoing project. “I can also improve the recycling and reusing 36

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phase, through traceability,” enthuses Nicola. “Digitalization is clearly one of the biggest allies of sustainability.” Circle of life Enel X is using a very innovative approach to the circular economy, which encourages its partners and clients to follow. Indeed, the company strives to support awareness of the circular economy throughout its supply chain and it has developed a series of critical metrics and a report to help companies to progress sustainably. “The report, which includes the monitoring of CO2 reductions and targets, presents an opportunity for companies to self-analyse and receive a certified score. We wanted to create a market standard to measure circular economy maturity which everyone could be able to use even independently,” explains Nicola “We have developed in less than one year more than 150 circular economy reports for 150 different companies in Europe so far. Thanks to this approach, we are also able to calculate the savings that those companies can generate through our approach. Ultimately, there is a potential emission reduction of 32,000 tons of CO2 per year and also116,000 megawatt hours per

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year of energy saving.” We are planning to develop 4,000 circular economy reports in the next 4 years. Diversity and inclusion is also a fundamental aspect of Enel X’s pathway. It is participating in the mission's Valuable 500 – a worldwide initiative with the aim of unleashing the enormous potential that could be generated from the inclusion of 1.3 billion people with disabilities around the world. “This vision is totally in line with the target that Enel X has, both for employees and

clients,” says Nicola. “This is why we are now looking at the programmes which are focusing on the accessibility of our services that boost inclusivity.” Meanwhile, the company has also overseen the development of smarter assistance for COVID-19 patients during the international pandemic. A telemedicine tool has assisted patients and monitored their health conditions in real time. It was unrolled at a hospital in Roma called Agostino Gemelli University Hospital with great success. energydigital.com

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Nicola Tagliafierro Head of Sustainability, Enel X @ MotoE

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In partnership Enel X strongly believes in dynamic partnership working. Nicola says: “We know we're part of an ecosystem, so we have a holistic approach. It means we need to collaborate with all our stakeholders and this includes clients, suppliers, partners, experts and startups. All of them represent an important part of our business and all of them contribute to ‘innov-ability’ – a perfect match between innovation and sustainability.”

This year the company also joined CDP as a gold accredited renewable energy solution provider. “Being a gold member of this association is a clear proof of how we're committed to long-term sustainability.” Enel X is also establishing important partnerships with local industrial associations. For example, in Italy, it is partnering with Confindustria, to spread the circular economy within the market and supporting companies in the application of sustainable innovative solutions. Moreover, to incentivise this market transition we collaborate with Confindustria to reward companies participating in the ‘best performer in the circular economy’ with a special award for best energy circularity. Furthermore, the company is changing gear by teaming up with MotoE and Formula E. “They're more than just a racing series because they really represent a battle for the future,” says Nicola. “People of every age can really test and understand the electric mobility revolution which is currently unfolding all around us.”

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INNOVATION FORCES DECARBONISATION PACE Innovation is spurring rapid changes in the energy industry as decarbonisation goals becoming more pressing WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS

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ust as the world won’t be the same again after COVID, COP26 looks set to serve as a decarbonisation tipping point. While there will continue to be discussions on how quickly and effectively we can reach net zero, governments and businesses are now on the journey. Three major changes are revolutionising the energy system. The first is related to making energy production climate-friendly; the second to the new role of energy users themselves in producing and storing energy; and finally, the share of electricity in energy use is rising rapidly. “All these developments will have a significant impact on society, profoundly

affecting our food system, manufacturing industries, natural environment, private consumption, and public sector,” notes a Business Finland paper. Digitalisation and data will play a major role in rendering traditional energy systems highly flexible while also enabling large-scale electrification. The research cites virtual power plants, AI-driven energy supplies, microgrids and energy-data platforms as innovative solutions already in use. “Requirements to meet climate targets are compelling organisations to fast-track the onboarding of data- and automationrelated tools for transformative impact amid an uncertain business landscape. energydigital.com

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“ Sustainably responsible organisations are struggling to find integrated operations platforms that can help them stay on top of their goals and meet the regulations within their sectors” ABHISHEK SINGH

CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, AIDASH

An expansion of connected worker capabilities will likewise require embracing a new operational paradigm,” said Evgeny Fedotov, Senior Vice President, Head of EMEA region at AVEVA.

AiDash, the satellite and AI-powered operations, maintenance and sustainability platform, recently announced the launch of its Intelligent Sustainability Management System (ISMS) to help companies achieve their sustainability goals including the 10 percent biodiversity net gain by 2030. “Sustainably responsible organisations are struggling to find integrated operations platforms that can help them stay on top of their goals and meet the regulations within their sectors," said Abhishek Singh, Co-founder and CEO of AiDash. "Existing tools and techniques lack the ability to analyse historical data and make data-driven environmental improvements. Our new platform solves this problem, allowing organisations to achieve resource efficiency and implement individual SDGs. energydigital.com

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“ Requirements to meet climate targets are compelling organisations to fast-track the onboarding of dataand automation-related tools for transformative impact amid an uncertain business landscape” EVGENY FEDOTOV

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Any organisation and/or government body with large land or water assets can benefit from ISMS." Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis finds that the digitalization of power distribution and retail companies will continue to accelerate this decade. By incorporating cloud computing, big data, analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, utilities and retailers are transforming their businesses beyond commodity selling. Frost & Sullivan finds that digital investments are directed toward three main areas: enhancing customer service, optimising grid operations, and developing connected businesses. Software, analytics, and information technology services expenditure in key regions such as North America, Europe, and Latin America is estimated to reach

$33.42 billion by 2030 from $12.33 billion in 2020, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. "Power grids are the backbone of the energy transition because they are a fundamental enabler of demand electrification and decentralised renewable energy (RE) integration. Hence, the digital transformation of power distribution companies and energy suppliers is a major trend that represents a considerable business opportunity," said Maria Benintende, Energy & Environment Research Analyst at Frost & Sullivan. "While digital investment has been traditionally aimed at the digitisation of internal processes to reduce workloads and save costs, it is now increasingly being aimed at reinventing business models and creating

Innovation pace setters The EcoFlow DELTA Pro portable home battery has been named in TIME’s 100 Best Inventions of 2021, in the Sustainability category. • Arevon, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Devon Energy, DCP Midstream and OneOk were among the ThoughtTrace Innovation Awards Winners for discovering novel ways to use AI to optimise workflows. • Korean AgriTech startup N.THING has been named a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree for Sustainability, eco-design and smart energy.

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New clean energy push from Alberta Alberta Innovates is announcing a new round of funding under its Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program, with $2.5 million available, up to $350,000 available per project. DICE funds the development of AI, ML, IIoT, AR and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies for use in Canada’s energy industry.

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“ While digital investment has been traditionally aimed at the digitisation of internal processes to reduce workloads and save costs, it is now increasingly being aimed at reinventing business models and creating new streams of income through connected businesses” MARIA BENINTENDE

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH ANALYST, FROST & SULLIVAN

new streams of income through connected businesses." Partnerships flourish to tackle challenges In collaboration with the Spanish Transmission System Operator Enagás and with Bureau Veritas as field coordinator, the European Gas Research Group (GERG) recently set up a first-of-its-kind research project with participation from 13 other European Gas Infrastructure Operators and Gas Associations.

The objective of the research project, 'Technology Benchmark for site level methane emissions quantification,' is to analyse the accuracy and repeatability of the most promising site level technologies to quantify methane emissions from midstream assets. “The gas industry typically uses the bottom-up approach to detect and quantify methane emissions, focusing on individual sources and equipment. Therefore, the project’s purpose is to provide further insight into how to use new site level technologies for greater accuracy. The top-down approach can provide comprehensive information about emissions at a site or in a region.” Other tie-ups have seen Shell Global Solutions and energy technology company Baker Hughes sign a broad strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate the global energy transition by helping energydigital.com

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“ It will enable us – and our partners – to push the boundaries of what can be achieved and move even closer toward our net-zero targets” HARRY BREKELMANS

PROJECTS & TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, SHELL

each other achieve their respective commitments for net-zero carbon emissions and advancing decarbonised solutions. Harry Brekelmans, Projects & Technology director at Shell, said Shell and Baker Hughes both have clear ambitions to decarbonise and have already made progress through technical innovations. “It will enable us – and our partners – to push the boundaries of what can be achieved and move even closer toward our net-zero targets.” Shell will initially provide selected Baker Hughes U.S. sites with power and renewable energy credits and the companies will negotiate renewable power for Baker Hughes’ sites in Europe and Singapore. Both companies also agreed to broader collaboration to identify other opportunities to accelerate each other’s transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, such as Baker Hughes providing low-carbon technology solutions for Shell’s LNG fleet. They will further explore potential opportunities to co-invest and participate in new models to decarbonise energy and industrial sectors. energydigital.com

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CO2 CHALLENGES ON THE ROAD TO NET ZERO WRITTEN BY: HARRY MENEAR PRODUCED BY: MARK CAWSTON

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Hervé Suquet, VP Orange’s Energy Group, talks energy efficiency, and how to better serve communities while ensuring the road to Net Zero Carbon

s the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, and digital transformation continues to affect both emerging and mature markets, the role of the telecom operator has never been more pivotal to the continued operation of the modern world. At the same time, the seriousness of the climate crisis has never been felt more strongly, as large parts of the planet struggle with rising temperatures and extreme weather. For telecom operators, the line to walk between underpinning the fabric of the communications age and drawing down on CO2 emissions has never been narrower. At Orange, finding the right way forward lies with Mr Hervé Suquet, the group’s VP of Energy. “I'm in charge of coordinating and delivering the objectives of Orange in terms of energy efficiency. Here at Orange, energy efficiency is understood in two ways: its cost efficiency and its environmental impact, which is measured in terms of CO2 output,” explains Suquet. “My role sits in the middle of those two metrics, between the finance team and the corporate social responsibility team. We have a joint objective to be more efficient in our energy usage across the whole Orange group.” Delivering both increased energy efficiencies and dramatic CO2 reductions is a challenging prospect, not least thanks to the sheer scale of Orange’s operations. Orange is the world’s eighth-largest telecom brand, with subsidiaries operating across 26 countries, and more than 142,000 employees. 52

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Across the entire group, Orange served 259 million customers last year, invested $5.4bn into its networks, and has already launched 5G services in Romania, Poland, Spain, France, Luxembourg, and Slovakia. Tackling the company’s ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance goals across the entire organisation is no mean feat. However, Suquet maintains that “it’s quite simple in principle,” although he admits it’s “sometimes challenging in terms of day-today implementation.” He continues: “Orange has made the commitment to acting as a trusted partner, to give everyone the key to a responsible digital world. As such, we are very much concerned with our responsibility to the world, especially our responsibility to reduce CO2 emissions, as well as our overall environmental impact.” To meet these goals, Orange’s approach to energy is a critical piece of the puzzle, as laid out in the group’s Engage 2025 strategic plan. 54

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“ The Engage 2025 roadmap will allow us to play our part in saving the climate” HERVÉ SUQUET

VP, ENERGY GROUP ORANGE

Orange has committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 30% compared to 2015, and to use 50% renewable energy across its entire organisation by 2025. The group’s current renewable energy mix sits at around 31%. Suquet explains that achieving these milestones is “a key step towards our long term goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions across the whole Orange group by 2040, 10 years ahead of the objectives set by the rest of the telecom sector.”

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LOCATION: GREATER PARIS Hervé Suquet has taken the challenge to drive Orange Group Energy strategy since end of 2020, under a dual goal to master cost evolution while reaching Orange target to be net zero carbon by 2040. Previously, he was CTIO of Orange Middle East & Africa, where he drove a strategy enabling Orange MEA to sustain a 6% revenue growth while keeping the

Capex stable, and a stable Opex/Revenue ratio, and design and implement major transformation program as IDEAL (Include Digital in Every African’s Life) and TREE (Toward Responsible Energy Efficiency). Previously he has lengthy experience in Telecom and Information System international assignment, including leading Orange Network & IT Transformation program, and COO of Mobinil (Egypt). Hervé Suquet is a graduated Engineer from ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE (Paris – 1988), and has a Msc in Telecoms, TELECOM PARISTECH (Paris – 1990).

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expertise in conceptualizing, designing, manufacturing, integrating innovative site solutions, and operating networks on a full OPEX model. By implementing a complete energy and site infrastructure solution and service, IPT was able to capitalize on solar energy and maximize utilization of the grid, which lead to reducing the overall diesel consumption of the sites by 84%. The ESCO program made the current green energy ratio of the sites be 46% (Renewable Energy vs. Total Energy). As the right partners for aligning technological progress with exemplary environmental conduct, IPT Powertech supports Orange’s vision by bringing in its expertise in sustainable innovation for the telecom sector.

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Orange’s sustainability commitment is endorsed by the SBTi – the Science Based Targets initiative – which Suquet stresses “is very important to us. This roadmap will allow us to play our part in saving the climate.” Driving sustainable development goals in rural communities In order to drive real, meaningful change across both its own organisation and the markets in which it operates, Orange is engaging wholeheartedly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) laid out by the United Nations. In order to support a better, cleaner, more inclusive world, the UN has identified 17 SDG objectives, which range from reducing emissions to promoting diversity and inclusion. “We've identified 6 areas that resonate deeply with our purpose and strategy as an organisation,” says Suquet. “These are key areas where we can make the most positive contribution and there are definitive actions we're taking to support the individual goals of inclusion, connectivity, and climate.” In order to reduce inequalities in terms of access to knowledge and resources, Orange is working tirelessly to share its digital knowledge and experience with digital tools across developing markets. “We are supporting education, especially for women. We are working hard to provide connectivity to the un-connected by working to broaden the geographical coverage of our network, deploying low cost access connectivity, both in terms of direct connectivity cost and also in terms of affordable 4G onset connectivity,” says Suquet. Efficiency and technology fighting the climate crisis Orange’s commitment to combating the climate crisis takes several forms, all of which 58

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conspire to drive the company towards achieving its 2040 Net Zero target. “One is energy efficiency, in terms of reaching net zero carbon emissions, not only across Scope 1 and Scope 2, but also across our Scope 3 emissions. We're promoting the recycling and reuse of materials in order to promote a greener environment,” Suquet explains. One way in which Orange is driving energy efficiency is through the use of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics. The group is deploying an AI-powered analytics and monitoring tool called Energy Big Data across its networks. This tool, Suquet explains, “allows

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us to understand how energy is being used throughout our networks, and to crossreference if the energy usage is normal, abnormal, or to be improved, so we can take action.” 5G networks – which Orange is continuing to roll out at speed – are another piece of the puzzle. When commercial 5G deployments started to hit the market in 2019, concerns were raised over how higher data capacities, more cell sites, and larger antennas would affect energy consumption. “5G is very important for us – as it is for the whole telecom sector. Since the beginning of our 5G journey, however, Orange has taken

specific steps towards increasing the energy efficiency of our 5G network,” Suquet explains. “Thanks to the commitment and passion of our team for energy efficiency from day one, it is now standard practice that all Orange 5G equipment has energy saving features built in from day one. Thanks to these measures, transmitting one gigabyte of data on 5G is much, much more efficient than what can be achieved today on a 4G or 3G network.” He adds that “Another commitment we're making as part of Engage 2025 is to have 100% Orange branded products – in particular routers – to have an eco-design approach.” energydigital.com

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Orange and the SDG Orange is engaging heavily with six of the UN’s 17 SDG goals, targeting the areas where the group can make the most impact in a way that aligns with its expertise and ethos. SDG 9: Industry innovation and infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced inequalities SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production SDG 13: Climate action SDG 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

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“Orange has made the commitment to acting as a trusted partner, to give everyone the key to a responsible digital world” HERVÉ SUQUET

VP, ENERGY GROUP ORANGE

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Combating climate change together For an organisation with the scale of Orange, the battle against climate change can’t happen alone or in a vacuum. “As a responsible actor within the telecommunications sector and beyond, we are committed to reducing our Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. As of today, most of the focus has been on Scope 1 and Scope 2, but the next step is to really focus on Scope 3, because carbon generation largely occurs in this area,” says Suquet, adding that “We expect our whole ecosystem to work together with us to achieve our SBTi targets.” Working closely with its entire partner ecosystem will, Suquet continues, be key to Orange’s goals of cutting Scope 3 emissions. Driving down CO2 emissions across its entire 62

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supply chain is so essential, explains Suquet, that it’s fundamentally changing the ways in which Orange approaches its partner relationships. “In the past, we would sign contracts with our partners based only on cost and technical results. More and more, we are also engaging with partners based on metrics like energy efficiency,” he says. “As of today, in any major outsourcing decision, we consider energy and environmental impact, and we expect it to become even more of a key driver in our decision-making process going forward.” A better future “Energy cost increases and energy usage increases are neither innovative nor sustainable,” reflects Suquet. “If we don't take the necessary steps, energy usage

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across our network is going to be directly proportional to network traffic – and we know which way the amount of traffic is trending. We have to take action.” With this challenge in mind, Orange is leveraging both its external ecosystem of partners, and its vast reserves of internal expertise in order to hit the group’s ambitious climate goals. “This must be done, and the good news is that it can be done thanks to company transversal action – combining the efforts and expertise of finance, network, corporate social responsibility teams and more,” Suquet explains. By leveraging the full range of available skills and labour from across the Orange group, he is confident that Orange can achieve the stabilisation of its energy usage, even as trends like the growth

of 5G and network traffic continue. “Once this has been achieved, we will also be able to reduce the amount of CO2 generated by our operations thanks to the right portfolio of energy sources,” he adds. “In the future, we will continue to reinforce our capacity to master energy efficiency and usage. One key challenge we face is ensuring that each business unit across all the countries where we operate our networks has the ability to correctly forecast their energy needs, so as to drive the group's action plan towards becoming more efficient, towards sourcing energy more efficiently, towards reducing cost, and shrinking our CO2 impact.”

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Car commerce starts its engines Will Mercedes-Benz’ tie-up with Visa spur a new era of in-car spending? WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS

January 2022

e’ve all become accustomed to using our phones as our wallets, and now another convergence is rapidly approaching in the wing mirror. From this spring, Visa's technology will allow Mercedes-Benz customers in the UK and Germany to pay for goods and services using their fingerprint in the car. Entering passwords or relying on mobile devices for payment authentication may soon be a thing of the past as the vehicle itself becomes a biometrically enabled payments device. Purchases can be made directly through the car’s head unit, or MBUX. The solution is anticipated to be available in other markets globally at a later stage. Antony Cahill, Deputy CEO and Head of European Markets, at Visa in Europe, said he was excited to bring to life a native solution for in-car payments for the first time, together with Daimler Mobility. “This is a powerful example of how the world’s leader in digital payments and the inventor of the automobile are able to combine their technologies to create the next generation of smart solutions for the automobility sector, providing the driver and

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“ There is nothing more convenient than authorising a payment with your fingerprint. A luxury customer experience of course includes the aspect of safety, and we fulfil that through native in-car payment” FRANZ REINER

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DAIMLER MOBILITY

passengers with a completely new in-car connected commerce experience.” Franz Reiner, Chief Executive Officer, Daimler Mobility, said Mercedes pay is its competence centre for in-car payment, providing customers worldwide with integrated digital services. “There is nothing more convenient than authorising a payment with your fingerprint. A luxury customer experience of course includes the aspect of safety, and we fulfil that through native in-car payment.” By next year, transaction payments made through a vehicle will total $1 billion, up from less than $100 million in 2020, according to Gartner. Ptolemus Consulting Group is energydigital.com

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services available will continue to increase as automakers, merchant brands and services, and software suppliers’ partnerships proliferate”

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equally upbeat in its Connected Vehicle Payments Global Study, forecasting the market will grow to €537 billion by 2030. “Car drivers can currently make in-vehicle payments by using applications such as Alexa, Xevo Market or the Banma platform to purchase fuel, food, or pay for parking,” said Mike Ramsey, research vice president at Gartner. “The types of services available will continue to increase as automakers, merchant brands and services, and software suppliers’ partnerships proliferate.” In addition to making in-vehicle payments through a cloud platform that connects to the car, car drivers will be able to use a third-party app mirrored on the screen from their phones; or through a smart wallet based on blockchain, which lets drivers earn cryptocurrency which can

be used for in-car purchases; or through a digital wallet built into the car. The latter could create the capability of the vehicle to not only make payments but accept payments. “The car would have a unique ID and function almost like a credit card with the ability to make transactions,” he added. As with most aspects of digital transformation, changes are coming thick and fast. We already live in a ‘fuel-n-go’ world where you can pay for your petrol through Google. How do I use Google Pay to pay for Gas? - YouTube Biometrics’ potential is far reaching. It not provides an easy way to identity who you are but enables automotive OEMs to accurately detect the health and wellbeing of both drivers and passengers

Passport partners with Way.com US transportation software and payments company Passport has teamed up with Way.com, a car services app that provides users with an easy and affordable way to find, book and pay for services, such as parking reservations. The company is plugging into Passport's digital mobility platform to offer motorists more convenient ways to pay for both on- and off-street parking.

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Autonomous newcomers on display The innovation and demonstration zones of the pilot edition of the recently held Tomorrow Mobility World Congress (TMWC) showcased some eye-catching autonomous vehicles. They included the Deliverbot, a small autonomous vehicle for local commerce by British company Delivers.ai that is designed to make deliveries within a maximum radius of one mile. The device is equipped with cameras, radar and sensors enabling it to move along pavements while avoiding pedestrians and carry out contactless deliveries. The TMWC demo zone also showcased the Auve Tech micro-shuttle, a vehicle whose small

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size makes it suitable for highly customised routes. Developed by an Estonian company, it is the first in the world in its category to be equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell engine, one of the most sustainable motorisations, as its exhaust only emits steam. Germany's Dashbike has designed a device equipped with micro-cameras and radar to improve cyclists' safety. The Dashbike is placed under the saddle, automatically measuring the passing distance of the vehicles overtaking the cyclist and storing video sequences that include all the relevant metadata on the manoeuvre. In the event of an accident, the recordings can be used as evidence in court.

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“ Hyundai Mobis has developed a system that monitors the driver’s gaze direction, along with facial recognition” alike, according to a Goode Intelligence white paper. Hyundai Mobis has developed a system that monitors the driver’s gaze direction, along with facial recognition, while Osram Opto Semiconductors has developed an iris scanner for vehicles. “As biometric technology moves beyond authentication, biometric modalities that can support multiple use cases and applications, such as heartbeat, will become more attractive than a single use modality such as fingerprint,” it states. In the US, an estimated one in 25 adult drivers (aged 18 years or older) report having fallen asleep whilst driving.

At a time of declining car sales globally, could biometrics provide a new lifeline? Goode research adds 39 million biometricallyenabled cars rolling off production lines around the world during 2023 – over 37 percent of cars produced. No one needs reminding that consumers see tremendous value in connectivity. McKinsey’s 2020 consumer survey on autonomous driving, connectivity, electrification, and shared mobility (ACES) showed 37 percent of respondents would switch car brands to achieve improvements in this area. Payment behaviour shifts The pandemic reinforced major shifts in payments behaviour: declining cash usage, migration from in-store to online commerce, and adoption of instant payments. The use of digital-wallet-based transactions grew globally by 7% in 2020, according to a report by FIS, a financial services technology group, which predicts that digital wallets will account for more than half of all e-commerce payments worldwide by 2024, as consumers shift from card-based to account- and QR codebased transactions. PwC research on ‘Mobility Society’ finds “there is a need to envision a future society where mobility services and ID-related businesses become the norm, and create a new business model that accommodates such a future” “Mobility Society” and the future of auto finance and payment businesses | PwC Japan Group energydigital.com

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SSE’s Ronnie Fleming and Chris Platts discuss SSE’s digital transformation agenda and its commitment to a net zero transition and sustainability that makes a difference

ogether, Ronnie Fleming, Chief Procurement Officer and Chris Platts, Head of Procurement Operations, have worked for SSE for more than 15 years. The two have deep roots in the procurement sector working for the likes of Wimpey Construction, Leighton Contractors (Malaysia / Middle East ) Mace Group, United Utilities, Accenture and DHL Supply Chain. “I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor by profession,” says Fleming. “I have been in the construction and utility industry for over 40 years, the last 12 have been with SSE. As well as overseeing the procurement for all third party spend across the SSE Group (around £3bn per annum), I’m also responsible for a team delivering post contract commercial support across our large capital projects portfolio. In addition, I look after Property & FM, Logistics, Fleet, and Travel with a team of c460 highly talented people.” Chris Platts, on the other hand, heads up the procurement operations team at SSE, “I have the pleasure of looking after about 80 people across UK and Ireland which includes our sourcing teams, purchase to pay, data analytics, system support, sustainability, SRM, and innovation. I also lead our large change programmes for the Procurement & Commercial , such as digital transformation and some broader group change programmes.” Being a leading generator of renewable energy in the UK and Ireland, as well as one energydigital.com

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of the largest electricity networks in the UK, SSE develops, owns and operates low carbon infrastructure for the net-zero transition, including onshore and offshore wind, hydropower, electricity transmission and distribution to grid, efficient gas generation, alongside providing energy products and services for businesses. Data-driven, frictionless, insights and creating value The mission: ‘A data-driven strategic partner, providing a frictionless procurement and commercial experience with insightful market and supplier information that delivers significant value for each SSE business.’ Making a significant, multi-million-pound investment in new processes, tools, and skills over the next few years, SSE aims to achieve its mission creating a world-class procurement function, by focusing on four core themes: 1) optimising the core 76

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2) data, analytics and insight 3) customer experience and 4) automation. “This programme is one of many across the group. Our CEO wants to create an upper quartile digital business by 2023, which was set last year,” said Platts. “We’re one year into our three-year programme and we’ve had two big deliveries focused on optimising the core. We have implemented a new source to contract system and a new system to control contingent workers and professional services engagements in SSE. “We’ve also completed a data strategy that sets the foundations for the digital change; we’re also in the middle of some proof of concepts and trials to introduce machine learning and analytics on commodity pricing impacts, and in the early stages of a mobile app for catalogue procurement.” Despite this, being successful with a strategy of this magnitude doesn’t come without its challenges. “Big deliveries are

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EXECUTIVE BIO CHRIS PLATTS TITLE: HEAD OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS LOCATION: MANCHESTER, UK Chris graduated from Lancaster University in 2003 and began life in procurement at United Utilities in 2004. In 2007 he joined DHL Supply Chain and spent several years in a number of project management, business development, and product development roles. In 2013 he joined Accenture and spent his time working on various procurement and supply chain projects including SSE as a client, which led him joining SSE as Head of Transformation in 2015. Chris is now Head of Procurement Operations and oversees all group procurement and major change programmes on behalf of Procurement & Commercial and leads on some broader programmes across the group. Chris is married with 3 children. He enjoys cooking, football and cycling.

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Balfour Beatty builds new, sustainable futures Through the targets and ambitions set out in its sustainability strategy, Building New Futures, combined with its commitment to constant innovation, Balfour Beatty is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and having a positive impact wherever it works.

Leading the charge towards a Net Zero Future, together At Balfour Beatty, sustainability has always been at the heart of what we do. We’ve already reduced our direct carbon emissions by 55% over the last decade and last year, we further bolstered our commitment to driving a Net Zero Future, launching our refreshed sustainability strategy, Building New Futures. We’re focused on three core areas which are the most important to our business – the environment, materials and communities, and have set bold 2030 targets and 2040 ambitions to help us go Beyond Net Zero Carbon, Generate Zero Waste and Positively Impact More Than 1 Million People. Across all of our operations, we’re already taking action. We have successfully diverted 98.15% of our waste from landfill in the UK and Hong Kong, we’ve joined the United Nations Race To Zero campaign and are also in the process of setting science based targets to reduce our carbon emissions. We have upped the ante in driving innovative solutions – those that can make the biggest, positive impact on our day-to-day operations. Last year, we launched EcoNet, developed in partnership with our valued supply chain partner, Sunbelt Rentals. EcoNet runs silently, in the background of our construction site accommodation to effectively manage the energy demand of appliances, reducing emissions across sites by up to 80%. At St Fergus in North East Scotland, we are working with SSEN Transmission on the construction of a new 132kV substation. On this project, EcoNet has allowed us to significantly reduce the volume and frequency of fuel deliveries needed for temporary power supply generators during the construction phase.

A similar site without our EcoNet system installed requires delivery volumes of 1,000 litres of diesel per week, on average. By utilising EcoNet, we’ve reduced our consumption to approximately half this amount - saving 130 tCO2e over the St Fergus project lifecycle. We’re stepping up. We will play our part, moving our business forward, sustainably, and in doing so we will help build a better future for everyone.

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EXECUTIVE BIO RONNIE FLEMING TITLE: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER LOCATION: SCOTLAND Ronnie qualified as a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in 1991 and comes from a background in construction, where prior to joining SSE, he spent 28 years in various main contracting and construction management organisations working on a wide range of civil engineering and construction projects in both the UK and SE Asia / Middle East. He was previously Director of Procurement & Commercial Operations for SSE Group and in April 2018 assumed the role of Group Director of Procurement & Logistics responsible

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for all procurement and post contract commercial management services across SSE Group. In addition to his Procurement and Commercial responsibilities he also manages our Group Logistics function which entails the control of stock, inventory and distribution of goods from two main distribution centres as well as a network of nationwide depots. In April 2019, Group Property and FM, along with Fleet and Travel were added to his area of responsibility as Chief Procurement Officer. Ronnie lives in Biggar on the edge of the Scottish Borders (SW of Edinburgh) and is married with three grown up children, 2 cats. In his spare time, he is a keen golfer and has recently taken up cycling.

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obviously complex,” says Platts. “Having a large number of users in procurement and the wider business means that business change and adoption needs to be carefully through, but we have managed to deliver them on time and under budget. More broadly we recognise that digital isn’t just about the shiny new technology, it’s a cultural change in the function and the wider organisation to consider new ways of working to become more agile in what we do. “Another challenge has been on the recruitment side. We are looking for resources in some key roles at the moment, but so are a lot of other procurement functions. Labour markets are becoming buoyant post-COVID so we have to consider how we attract and importantly retain talent in the team,” adds Platts. SSE and its relationship with sustainability When it comes to sustainability at SSE, the utility company is deep-rooted in making a difference. “Our purpose is to provide the energy needed today, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow.. Our vision

“ This programme is one of many across the group. Our CEO wants to create a quartile digital business by 2023, which was set last year” CHRIS PLATTS

HEAD OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS, SSE

is to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world. Our strategy is to create value for shareholders and society in a sustainable way by developing, building, operating and investing in the electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the transition to net-zero. And our Goals by 2030 are to cut carbon intensity by 60%, treble our renewable energy output to 30TWH/annum, help accommodate 10 million electric vehicles onto the electricity network, and be the leading company in the UK and Ireland championing fair tax and a real living wage,” says Fleming. energydigital.com

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Focusing on the company’s sustainable procurement strategy, Platts emphasises how proud SSE is of what it has achieved over the last 18 months. “SSE has aligned to the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Guidance Standard as well as the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals,”says Platts. “We have a new Sustainable Procurement Code, which sets out the requirements and expectations for our supply chain – from paying a real living wage to setting sciencebased carbon targets. “We have also carried out detailed risk and opportunity assessments across our 82

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“ Our purpose is to provide the energy needed today, while building a better world of energy for tomorrow” RONNIE FLEMING

CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER, SSE

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SSE and It's Partners “We’re fortunate enough at SSE to have a rich, diverse and highly capable supply chain, which extends to some 10,000 suppliers across the group. We have a significant number of deep and mutually beneficial relationships with our top suppliers including GE , Balfour Beatty, Siemens, Hitachi Energy & Vestas. All of these key suppliers participate in a tailor-made supplier relationship management forum that focuses on safety, delivery, excellence, innovation, and B2B opportunities in the spirit of openness, trust, and collaboration. “Healthy, sustainable, and highly capable supply chain partners are essential to the delivery of our ambition. The relationships we have and will continue to develop are founded on the principles of integrity, honesty, and mutual trust. We recognise that without our supply chain would not be able to deliver our strategy and targets, and that is why we devote so much time and energy into developing and managing these critical B2B relationships” – Ronnie Fleming, Chief Procurement Officer

entire purchasing categories, allowing us to directly link our sustainable tender criteria and performance metrics to material risks and opportunities, as well as apply proportionally for our suppliers. We also publish a compliant Modern Slavery Statement each year, dating back to 2016.” Reflecting on SSE’s digital transformation strategy, Platts explains that the challenges from a digital/sustainability perspective have included, "How we can digitally enable our sustainable procurement strategy? How can we assess and track supply chain risk? How do we provide supply chain insight that will

add value to the ESG story? This is why we are currently piloting things like supply chain reporting tools.” “It’s an extremely exciting time to be a part of SSE. We’re a principal sponsor to COP26 and our purpose is to help to address the climate emergency. Having a sustainable supply chain, which is managed by a digitally enabled, world-class Procurement & Commercial function will be key to delivering our net zero ambition,” concludes Platts.

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BLOCKCHAIN

BLOCKCHAIN ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY PROFILE LOOKS New Blockchain platforms and funding are helping firms reach climate change goals WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS

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ith technology a key focus at COP26 in Glasgow, blockchain is taking some major sustainable strides. Blockchain for Climate Foundation launched the BITMO Platform, an innovative tool to help countries achieve their climate goals. The platform allows signatories to the Paris Agreement to issue and exchange carbon credits as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain, and enables a quick start of international carbon trading under the Agreement. With the emphasis on digital transformation and environmental protection, blockchain and sustainability are both in fast-forward mode.

October saw Ethereum notch 40% in gains, and hit a market cap six times the size of the second-largest altcoin, Binance Coin. Analysts from Goldman Sachs are predicting that Ethereum could rally by 80% to reach $8,000. While blockchain technologies are still in their infancy – and questions remain about security, scalability, and governance – blockchain’s ‘trustless’ transactions ruled by incorruptible algorithms give it enormous potential in a sector historically encumbered by myriad trading and clearing systems, according to McKinsey. “Be it through lower barriers to entry, more efficient power allocation based on energydigital.com

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“ As the adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain continues to grow, it's evident that the technology will underpin our future financial systems” KEN WEBER

HEAD OF SOCIAL IMPACT, RIPPLE

real-time demand, greater grid resilience through diversified power sources, and a limited role of centralised trade exchanges, utility sector leaders that use blockchain wisely could realise substantial benefits.” In the aftermath of Glasgow, the ties between blockchain and sustainability look set to strengthen. Ripple, which provides enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has announced a strategic ESG investment with Nelnet Renewable Energy, a Nelnet business, through a $44 million joint investment into one of Nelnet's solar energy investment funds. The joint investment, majority funded by Ripple, will fund solar energy projects throughout the US in support of the transition to a cleaner and more stable energy future. The projects are estimated to offset over 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide over 35 years. “As the adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain continues to grow, it's evident that the technology will underpin our future financial systems," said Ken Weber, Head of Social Impact at Ripple. "We're excited to work with Nelnet as we pursue our commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of financial services globally

and to deliver on the promise of a carbon negative cryptocurrency industry." BB Energy, a leading global independent energy trading company, successfully closed a $500 million senior secured revolving borrowing base credit facility. Based on an initial launch size of $450 million, the facility was oversubscribed with commitments received from a diverse group of eight lenders. The deal is the first U.S. digital borrowing base achieved by BB Energy through a partnership with Komgo, a Swissheadquartered fintech. Shenping Yin, CEO of Recon, which entered into a share exchange agreement with Starry Blockchain Energy in June, believes Blockchain technology has the potential to reshape sustainable energy, making energy utilisation more efficient and environmentally friendly. “Our investment in Starry will help Recon quickly enter China’s sustainable energy market. We also plan to cooperate with Starry through our subsidiary Future Gas Station (Beijing) Technology Company to provide technical and resource support

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7 Ways Blockchain Can Stop Climate Change & Save The Environment

“ The problem of inefficient utilisation of traditional sustainable energy is always troubling people, and blockchain technology may significantly alleviate this problem” ZHONGRUI KUANG

A FOUNDER AND CEO, STARRY

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for upgrading China's numerous traditional gas stations and oil fields into integrated energy network through Starry's blockchain technology, which can be used for distributed energy storage and trading segment in coming years to help our clients achieve their targets in carbon neutralisation.” Zhongrui Kuang, a founder and CEO of Starry, said in response to the requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement and in order to achieve the goal of carbon neutrality, governments around the world are expected to invest trillions of dollars to reduce emissions in the coming years. “The problem of inefficient utilisation of traditional sustainable energy is always troubling people, and blockchain technology may significantly alleviate this problem. We believe there will be more

Energy blockchain worth $1.4billion

and more applications of blockchain in sustainable energy in the near future." A McKinsey paper identified five emerging sustainability applications for blockchain in the utilities industry. 1. Build an ‘energy eBay’ Balancing the supply and demand of variable energy sources such as wind and sun is an industry challenge. Blockchain could resolve this by enabling real-time transactions between power generators and storage providers in response to actual supply and demand. 2. Issue and trade Renewable Energy Certificates Blockchain technology bases renewable energy credits on actual rather than forecasted energy production. Real-time data replaces costly inaccurate estimates,

The Global Blockchain in Energy Market is estimated to be US$1.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$5.78 Bn by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 32.8%, according to ResearchAndMarkets. com. The major factor driving the growth of the blockchain in the energy market is the decentralisation of power generation. In addition, the rising security concern across the sector and the energy sectors experiencing innovation such as rooftop solar and smart metering energy consumption have been projected to fuel the market. |However, blockchain requires large processing time and data storage capacity, and uncertain regulatory policies are anticipated to hinder growth. The increasing investment in blockchain technology and the rising government focus on environmental sustainability generate opportunities for the market.

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News in brief QuickNode, the blockchain infrastructure platform for companies, recently announced $35M in Series A funding led by Tiger Global with participation from Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six, Soma Capital, Arrington XRP Capital, Crossbeam and Anthony Pompliano. AGM Group Holdings has entered into a strategic partnership with Meten Holding Group. The partnership will primarily focus on research and development support for blockchain applications, and in establishing a supply chain for cryptocurrency mining. The agreement includes an initial order from Meten for 1,500 Bitcoin mining machines worth US$12 million.

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which saves money for the public agencies administering RECs. 3. Encourage ‘prosumers’ to generate and distribute through microgrids

“The Global Blockchain in Energy Market is estimated to be US$1.4 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$5.78bn by 2026” RESEARCHANDMARKETS.COM

Blockchain technology’s relatively low transaction costs allow smaller energy producers, or ‘prosumers,’ to sell excess energy they don’t use. This ramps up competition and makes the grid more efficient. Smart contracts coordinate realtime data from solar panels and other micro installations and facilitate two-way energy flows throughout the network. 4. Develop new renewable energy markets In regions with limited access to energy, blockchain allows for easy local transactions. The lighter infrastructure and mobile-based micropayments allow networks to thrive where other infrastructure would be too cumbersome. 5. Make electric vehicle charging stations more efficient Blockchain makes payments at electric vehicle charging stations easier by showing drivers real-time pricing data, and coordinates the charging-station network autonomously, showing drivers the locations of nearby stations and whether they are being used. energydigital.com

CARBON CAPTURE

CCUS FUNDING RISES BUT UNCERTAINTY REMAINS Funding is being channelled into global carbon capture, utilisation and storage but the technology remains largely unproven WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS

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he global carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) market is expected to grow from $1.30 billion in 2020 to $1.46 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 12.3%, according to ResearchAndMarkets.com. CCUS facilities have the capacity to capture more than 40 MtCO2 each year, according to the IEA. Stronger investment incentives and climate targets are building new momentum behind CCUS and the pipeline of planned projects is growing. But with the urgent need to remove five billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2050, the central question is whether CCUS can deliver in time. “The buzz leading up to COP26 was that CCUS and Blue Hydrogen are ‘proven’ technologies that need modest incentives to scale up. The fact remains that the technologies are largely unproven or failed, with little hope of commercial scalability for decades – valuable time the world does not have,” writes Grant Hauber, Energy Finance Analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). “Renewable energy investments would be in proven, low-risk technology

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“ Carbon capture is a key technology to reach net-zero by 2050” HELGE AASEN CEO, ELKEM

– precisely what is needed right now to rapidly decarbonise – not technological gambits with commercial viability decades away.” Nonetheless, many countries are pressing ahead with CCUS. The UK Government, striving to be a ‘global leader’, aims to remove 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030.  Currently a number of advanced of advanced CCUS proposals are underway in the UK, spread across major industrial regions, including Scotland, Teesside, Yorkshire and Humber, the North West and

South Wales. The projects in the Humber region aim to be capable of capturing over 40 MtCO2 per year. Carbon capture, usage and storage (publishing.service.gov.uk) Elkem to test silicon smelter capture Elkem will test the world's first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters at its plant in Rana, Norway. The project, which has received financial support from Gassnova CLIMIT, is a follow-up to the company's recently launched climate roadmap to reduce emissions towards net zero while growing supplies to the green transition. The carbon capture pilot is a collaboration between Elkem and Mo Industripark, SINTEF, Alcoa, Celsa, Ferroglobe, SMA Mineral, energydigital.com

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“ The buzz leading up to COP26 was that CCUS and Blue Hydrogen are ‘proven’ technologies that need modest incentives to scale up. The fact remains that the technologies are largely unproven or failed” GRANT HAUBER

ENERGY FINANCE ANALYST IEEFA

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Norcem, Norfrakalk, Arctic Cluster Team and Aker Carbon Capture. The test unit will be installed at Elkem's plant, which produces high purity ferrosilicon and Microsilica. In addition, emissions from SMA Mineral will also gradually enter the treatment plant. Aker Carbon Capture delivers the test unit, which is the only one of its kind in Norway. The project, running over two years, is supported through the CLIMIT-Demo program, by state enterprise Gassnova SF. CLIMIT is Norway's national programme for research, development and demonstration of CO2 capture and storage technology. The main goal of the project is to verify the technology on real industrial exhaust gases from smelters, in order to prepare a fullscale plant for industrial carbon capture.

“Elkem aims to be part of the solution to combat climate change – and to be one of the winners in the green transition,” said Elkem CEO Helge Aasen. “Our mission is to provide advanced material solutions shaping a better and more sustainable future. We have recently launched a climate roadmap detailing our ambitions to reduce emissions while growing our supplies to the green transition. Carbon capture is a key technology to reach net-zero by 2050.” On October 18, Talos announced a strategic alliance with TechnipFMC related to full project lifecycle engineering and design, leveraging TechnipFMC's extended history in subsea engineering, system integration and automation and control. The alliance builds on Talos's partnerships with Storegga Geotechnologies and Carbonvert to further

Valverde Power Solutions partners with Clean Energy Systems Valverde Power Solutions and Clean Energy Systems (CES) have announced the former has entered into a definitive Master License Agreement with CES granting it the right to utilise the CES Oxy-Fuel Combustion technology for an initial 15 already-identified clean power and carbon capture and sequestration projects in the US, Mexico and Canada. The CES Oxy-Fuel Burner allows the generation of electricity with 100% carbon capture creating clean power while efficiently utilising domestically produced natural gas.

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“ We focus on … further increasing the use of alternative fuels and improving energy efficiency, continuing promoting our CCU/S activities, strengthening the circular economy and developing innovative products” DR. DOMINIK VON ACHTEN

CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGING BOARD, HEIDELBERG CEMENT

advance the Company's leadership in Gulf Coast CCS project opportunities. Heidelberg Cement is currently building the world’s first full-scale carbon capture

How does CCUS support carbon removal? Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) involves capturing and permanently storing CO2 from processes where biomass (which extracts CO2 from the atmosphere as it grows) is burned to generate energy. A power station fuelled with biomass and equipped with CCUS is a type of BECCS technology, as are facilities that process biomass into biofuels, if the resulting CO2 is captured and stored. Direct air capture involves the capture of CO2 directly from ambient air (as opposed to a point source). The CO2 can be used, for example as a climate-neutral CO2 feedstock in synthetic fuels, or it can be permanently stored for carbon removal.

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facility at a cement plant, located at the Brevik plant for Norwegian subsidiary Norcem. Due to be operational by 2024, it aims to capture 400,000 tonnes annually, or 50% of the plant’s emissions. Dr. Dominik von Achten, Chairman of the Managing Board, said it is targeting CO2 reductions of up to 10 million tonnes with several CCUS projects at its Slite cement plant on the Swedish island of Gotland, and by capturing 1.8 million tonnes of CO2, it could potentially be the world’s first climateneutral cement plant. “We focus on a number of activities to reach our goals. They include further increasing the use of alternative fuels and improving energy efficiency, continuing promoting our CCU/S activities, strengthening the circular economy and developing innovative products,” he said.

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NUCLEAR COUNTRIES WRITTEN BY: DOMINIC ELLIS

n 2020 nuclear plants supplied 2,553TWh of electricity, down from 2,657TWh in 2019. Prior to 2020, electricity generation from nuclear energy had increased for seven consecutive years. Today there are about 445 nuclear power reactors operating in 33 countries, with a combined capacity of about 400 GWe, and about 50 power reactors are currently being constructed in 19 countries. Here are the top 10 countries by nuclear generation in 2020, according to the World Nuclear Association.

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10 Sweden

Net capacity of 6.9 GWe

6 Nuclear reactors

Sweden has six operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 6.9GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 29.8% of the country's electricity. The country is closing down some older reactors, but has invested heavily in operating lifetime extensions and uprates.

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generated 29.8% of the country's electricity”

09 Spain

Net capacity of 7.1 GWe

7 Nuclear reactors

Spain has seven operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 7.1 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 22.2% of the country's electricity. 102

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Germany

Net capacity of 8.1 GWe

6 Nuclear reactors

In Germany, six nuclear power reactors continue to operate, with a combined net capacity of 8.1 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 11.3% of the country's electricity. Germany is phasing out nuclear generation by about 2022 as part of its Energiewende policy. While widely identified as the most ambitious national climate change mitigation policy, it has yet to deliver a meaningful reduction in CO2 emissions. In 2011, the year after the policy was introduced, Germany emitted 731Mt CO2 from fuel combustion; in 2018, the country emitted 677 Mt CO2, and was the world's seventhbiggest emitter of CO2.2 The German government expects to miss its target of a 40% reduction in emissions relative to 1990 levels by a wide margin.

07 Ukraine

Net capacity of 13.1 GWe

15 Nuclear reactors

Ukraine has 15 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 13.1 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 51.2% of the country's electricity. energydigital.com

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South Korea

Net capacity of 23.2 GWe

24 Nuclear reactors

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06 Canada

Net capacity of 14.6 GWe

19 Nuclear reactors

Canada has 19 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 13.6 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 14.6% of the country's electricity. All but one of the country's 19 nuclear reactors are sited in Ontario. Ten of those units – six at Bruce and four at Darlington – are to undergo refurbishment. The programme will extend the operating lifetimes by 30-35 years. Similar refurbishment work enabled Ontario to phase out coal in 2014, achieving one of the cleanest electricity mixes in the world.

South Korea has 24 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 23.2 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 29.6% of the country's electricity. The Asian country has four new reactors under construction domestically as well as four in the UAE. It plans two more, after which energy policy is uncertain. It is also involved in intense research on future reactor designs.

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04 Russia

Net capacity of 28.6 GWe

38 Nuclear reactors

Russia has 38 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 28.6 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 20.6% of the country's electricity. A government decree in 2016 specified construction of 11 nuclear power reactors by 2030, in addition to those already under construction. At the start of 2020, Russia had four reactors under construction, with a combined capacity of 4.8 GWe. The strength of Russia's nuclear industry is reflected in its dominance of export markets for new reactors – it is currently involved in new reactor projects in Belarus, China, Hungary, India, Iran and Turkey, and to varying degrees as an investor in Algeria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, South Africa, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan among others.

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03 France

Net capacity of 61.4 GWe

56 Nuclear reactors

France has 56 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 61.4 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 70.6% of the country's electricity. A 2015 energy policy had aimed to reduce the country's share of nuclear generation to 50% by 2025. This target has now been postponed to 2035. The country's energy minister said that the target was not realistic, and that it would increase the country's carbon dioxide emissions, endanger security of supply and put jobs at risk. One reactor is currently under construction in France – a 1750 MWe EPR at Flamanville.

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China

Net capacity of 49.6 GWe

51 Nuclear reactors

China has 51 operable nuclear reactors, with a combined net capacity of 49.6 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 4.9% of the country's electricity. China continues to dominate the market for new nuclear build. At the start of 2021, 16 of the 54 reactors under construction globally were in China. In 2018 China became the first country to commission two new designs – the AP1000 and the EPR. China is commencing export marketing of the Hualong One, a largely indigenous reactor design.

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“ In 2020, nuclear generated 19.7% of the country's electricity”

USA

Net capacity of 95.5 GWe

93 Nuclear reactors

The US claims top spot, with 93 operable nuclear reactors offering a combined net capacity of 95.5 GWe. In 2020, nuclear generated 19.7% of the country's electricity. There had been four AP1000 reactors under construction, but two of these have been cancelled. One of the reasons for the hiatus in new build in the USA to date has been the extremely successful evolution in maintenance strategies. Over the last 15 years, improved operational performance has increased utilisation of US nuclear power plants, with the increased output equivalentto 19 new 1000 MWe plants being built.

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