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Sustainability Daily Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
How Autodesk’s technology supported Chennai Metro in design to implementation of the project
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Autodesk’s design-and-make platform unified more than 50 contractors on the Chennai Metro, enabling full 3D coordination to spot clashes early and cut costly rework. With BIM at the core and AI-driven analyses like daylight studies, the team optimized complex elevated and underground corridors to deliver safer, more efficient infrastructure. The takeaway: data-rich collaboration up front can trim timelines, rein in costs, and reduce environmental impacts across the project lifecycle.
CDT Environmental Technology Announces New Strategic Growth Initiatives, Enters Clean Energy Market with Waste-to-Hydrogen Technology
Source: cdthb.cn
CDT is moving into green hydrogen by converting organic waste into syngas via high-temperature gasification, with pathways to produce hydrogen, process steam, and grid power. Backed by collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a combined EPC-plus-operations model, the company aims to turn waste treatment costs into “treatment fees + energy sales” revenue. It’s a notable example of circular economy in action—linking environmental governance with commercially scalable clean energy.
United Kingdom Embedded Finance Business Report 2025-2030: Competitive Intensity is Rising as Incumbents, Fintechs, and Platforms Expand Embedded Offerings
Source: researchandmarkets.com
The UK’s embedded finance market is projected to reach US$26.09 billion in 2025 and grow to about US$35.13 billion by 2030, driven by open banking, platform integrations, and expansion into SME lending and embedded insurance. Infrastructure players like TrueLayer, Weavr, and new licensed entrants are enabling compliant, customizable services at scale, while ESG and financial inclusion are shaping product design under Consumer Duty. Expect consolidation around full-stack enablers as big retailers and platforms deepen financial features to cut costs, boost retention, and support greener, more inclusive choices.
