materials suppliers

A new chart from Pictet Asset Managers argues that the shift away from fossil fuels does not remove dependence on critical resources, but changes its nature – from oil and gas suppliers to suppliers of minerals, materials and clean-energy technologies such as lithium, cobalt and rare earths. Analysts are weighing what this means for energy security and geopolitical risk as countries electrify.

Global Fashion Agenda has published a reflection on Climate Week NYC 2026, focusing on how the fashion industry can accelerate its sustainability transformation. The piece frames Climate Week as a key moment for brands, suppliers and policymakers to move from pledges to concrete action on emissions, materials and supply chain accountability across the global fashion sector.

Tighter fuel economy standards are pushing automakers to cut vehicle weight, boosting demand for lightweight components such as plastics and composites. Industry coverage focuses on how suppliers of lightweight parts stand to gain as manufacturers seek to meet emissions and efficiency rules without sacrificing performance or safety.

SK hynix is doubling its supplier support fund to 200 billion won, directing money to South Korean SMEs that supply materials and equipment for its advanced HBM chip packaging. The move is being read as insurance for its supply chain amid a volatile memory market, locking in capacity and loyalty from the small domestic firms critical to its high-bandwidth memory output.