From record-breaking investments in solar tech to the resurgence of fossil fuels, companies are making bold moves that will define energy, trade, and climate policy for decades. Some are doubling down on innovation—betting on perovskite solar, sodium-ion batteries, and low-emission airships—while others revert to legacy industries, prioritising short-term gains over long-term resilience.

The question isn’t just whether sustainability can be profitable—it’s whether businesses that ignore it will be left behind.