(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired a 23,000 m² warehouse in Sordio, Northern Italy, through the Mazer Fund. The site includes warehouse and office space, green areas, and is strategically located near Milan and major transport links. Logicor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Gianluca Vairani, Graeme Hepburn, Italy, Kryalos SGR, Logicor, logistics hub, partnership, Sordio, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €15 million from the Baltic Innovation Fund II to Merito Partners’ ‘Merito Baltic Opportunities I AIF,’ marking its first institutional investment in the fund. Aiming to raise €100 million, the fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Andris Kotāns, Audrius Mozūras, Baltic region, EIF, Latvia, Lithuania, Marjut Falkstedt, Merito Partners’, Mikus Janvars, partnership, SME, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €400 million to Czech energy provider ČEZ to modernize and expand the country’s electricity distribution grid, enabling the integration of up to 5.5 gigawatts of renewable energy. The project, aligned with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ČEZ, Czech Republic, EIB, energy infrastructure, green transition, Kyriacos Kakouris, Martin Novák, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Gasum has announced changes to its Management Team (GMT) following the retirement of Tor Husebø, Vice President of Projects & Biogas Production, effective 1 December 2024. Tommy Mattila will assume Husebø’s role, while Ville Pesonen will take over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Gasum, leadership, Tommy Mattila, Tor Husebø, Ville Pesonen
(IN BRIEF) Nationwide has partnered with Experian to integrate its Work Report™ service, becoming the first major UK lender to automate income verification for mortgage applicants. This eliminates the need for manual proofs like payslips, enabling instant validation of income … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ben Robbins, Experian, Henry Jordan, Mortgage Applications, Nationwide, partnership, Paul Speirs, Work Report™
(IN BRIEF) BT Group has secured a £1.29bn contract with the Home Office to provide mobile services for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) over 7.25 years, with an option for a one-year extension. The ESN, built on EE’s award-winning 4G … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has agreed to sell its 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement Ltd for an equity value of USD 1 billion. The transaction, aimed at streamlining Holcim’s portfolio, is expected to close in 2025, pending … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ZF Automotive Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ZF Group, has signed an agreement with the Shanghai Anting Economic Development Center for the second phase of expanding its electronic power steering (EPS) production in China. Following a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, EPS Production Capacity, partnership, sustainability, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed the sale of its PAM Building subsidiary, a producer of sanitary and rainwater drainage solutions, to the French investment fund Aldebaran, with Bpifrance holding a minority stake. The divestment, which includes production facilities in France … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Aldebaran, Bpifrance, PAM Building, partnership, Saint-Gobain, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Starting December 3, 2024, Morrisons will offer a 25% discount every Tuesday at all its Cafés for farmers, aiming to foster community and support within the farming industry. The initiative, called ‘Tractor Tuesdays,’ encourages farmers to gather, share … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged 25% Discount, Andy and Lynda Eadon, cafes, farmers, Len’s Light, Morrisons, partnership, Sophie Throup, sustainability, UK, ‘Tractor Tuesdays’
(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates 20 years of leadership in maritime environmental services, supporting shipowners, port operators, and coastal managers in over 600 ports globally. The company’s journey began with Dr. Vladimiro Bonamin and Robert Goldring, who introduced maritime environmental services … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has sold a portfolio of 12 student housing assets across nine cities in Spain to Azora, marking a key step in the Spanish student accommodation market. The portfolio, which has grown from 1,500 to 4,100 beds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Azora, Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca, EQT Exeter, José Alonso, partnership, Spain, student housing, sustainability, Tom Livelli
(IN BRIEF) On November 27, 2024, the Tukikummit Foundation, managed by CapMan, hosted its annual charity event, “Together for a Better Future,” raising funds for children and youth in Finland. The event marked its ninth edition, with all proceeds going … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Real Estate, Society
Tagged 'Together for a Better Future', CapMan, charity event, Emilia Åberg, Finnish Youth, fundraising, Jarno Limnéll, Joakim Frimodig, Pata Degermann, Peter Sarlin, President Sauli Niinistö, society, Tukikummit foundation
(IN BRIEF) Valio has partnered with Denps to create Denmark Protein Story, a premium protein supplement for Korea’s health-conscious market, featuring Valio’s lactose-free ingredient, Valio Eila® MPC 65. This high-protein milk concentrate makes up 40% of the product, offering both … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News
Tagged Denmark, Denps, Hanwhi Paek, Health-Conscious Market, KOREA, partnership, Protein Supplement, Sari Vahla, sustainability, Valio
(IN BRIEF) Centrica’s Rough gas storage facility in the UK has played a vital role in meeting the country’s energy needs during the November 2024 cold snap, pumping 4.35 Bcf of gas into the National Transmission System, powering up to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and the Lithuanian government have begun construction of a new €180 million ammunition production facility in Baisogala, Lithuania, which will manufacture tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells annually. The plant, set to start operations in mid-2026, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Ammunition Production Plant, Armin Papperger, Aušrinė Armonaite, construction, Ingrida Šimonytė, Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Lithuania, partnership, Rheinmetall
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has announced its 2030 decarbonization targets for four high-emission sectors: Residential Real Estate, Agribusiness-Primary Farming, Cement, and Aluminium, completing its commitment to the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The new targets, which build on previous objectives … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2030 Decarbonization, Agribusiness-Primary Farming, aluminium, Cement, High-Emission Sectors, Intesa Sanpaolo, Paola Angeletti, partnership, residential real estate, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Dr. Craig Johnstone, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, will step down on 31 December 2024. Dr. Johnstone joined Evotec in 2012 and held various leadership roles, including Global Head of Integrated Drug Discovery and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has been honored with the German Corporate Sustainability Award, recognized as one of 100 industry pioneers for its ongoing contributions to sustainable energy solutions. The award was presented at the 17th German Sustainability Day in Düsseldorf … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has announced key appointments within its finance division, effective from 2 January 2025. Vincent Robillard will become Co-Head of Group Treasury and ALM, also assuming the role of Group Treasurer, succeeding Agathe Zinzindohoue, who is stepping … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) E.ON’s latest H2-Bilanz report highlights modest progress in Germany’s hydrogen economy, driven primarily by IPCEI funding, which has increased the share of hydrogen projects under construction or with investment decisions to 9% of the 2030 target capacity. Electrolysis … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged E.ON, Gabriel Clemens, Germany, H2-Bilanz, hydrogen economy
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has been recognized as a “Responsible Minerals Front-Runner” by Development International for its exemplary efforts in ethical sourcing of conflict minerals (3TG: tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold). The company ensures that products such as routers, IoT devices, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Conflict Minerals, gold, INNOVATION, leadership, sustainability, tantalum, technology, tin, tungsten, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Naturgy have signed the first €400 million tranche of a €1 billion loan to expand renewable energy capacity in Spain. The funding will support the creation of new solar and onshore wind … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged EIB, Francisco Reynés, Jean-Christophe Laloux, Naturgy, partnership, renewable energy, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in loans to Komerční banka and SG Equipment Finance Czech Republic (SGEF) to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Cap companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Slovakia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Czech Republic, David Formánek, economic growth, EIB, INNOVATION, Komerční banka, Kyriacos Kakouris, partnership, Petr Němec, Slovakia, SMEs, Sóciété Générale Equipment Finance Czech Republic, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for a comprehensive European Action Plan on Rare Diseases by 2030, urging the EU and Member States to enhance cooperation and ensure equal access to diagnosis and treatment. At … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics
Tagged Ágnes Cser, Baiba Miltoviča, diagnosis, EESC, European Action Plan, health, Mónica García Gómez, rare diseases, sustainability, Tomislav Sokol, treatment, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Webuild played a key role in the newly inaugurated Riyadh Metro, contributing to the development of its longest line, the Orange line (Line 3), part of a 176-kilometer automated network supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The metro improves … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched EURICAN® L4, a new vaccine designed to protect dogs from leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease spread through contaminated soil and water. Available in France and expanding across Europe in 2025, the vaccine targets four … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order to supply 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. This 900 MW project forms the second phase of the 1.56 GW Nordseecluster, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has opened a modernized brick plant in Uttendorf, Austria, featuring the world’s largest industrial electric kiln, powered by green energy sources like its photovoltaic system. The facility reduces production emissions by 90% and energy consumption by one-third. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, located on Dogger Bank off England’s northeast coast, is set to deliver £760 million in economic value during its development and construction phases, including significant contributions to Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged offshore wind farm, RWE, Sofia, Tom Glover, UK
(IN BRIEF) Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s state-owned energy provider, has partnered with ENERCON to construct the country’s first large-scale wind farm. The project will feature 28 E-138 EP3 turbines, generating 120 MW of capacity across 17 square kilometers in Búrfell, south of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is investing in a new innovation hub in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, to enhance its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform. Opening in 2026, the 8,000-square-meter site will house operations across research, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, focusing on advancing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Technology
Tagged Barcelona, Innovation Hub, partnership, QIAGEN, QIAstat-Dx Operations, sustainability, Thierry Bernard
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has celebrated the launch of the Riyadh Metro, a major project supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Spanning 176 kilometers with six lines, 85 stations, and seven depots, the metro aims to transform urban mobility by reducing traffic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Exolum has launched H2ROAD, a new business line dedicated to providing integrated hydrogen logistics solutions across the entire value chain, from production to delivery. The initiative includes developing infrastructure for hydrogen compression, storage, transport, and supply, tailored to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €25 million loan to the University of Latvia to support the third phase of its campus development in Riga. This phase includes constructing the “House of Health,” featuring research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Education, EIB, Green Campus Development, INNOVATION, partnership, Prof. Gundars Bērziņš, sustainability, Thomas Östros, University of Latvia
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €150 million guarantee to Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD) to enhance financing for mid-cap companies and public entities in Portugal, aiming to generate up to €420 million in new investments. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal
Tagged Caixa Geral de Depósitos, EIB, Francisco Cary, investments, Jean-Christophe Laloux, partnership, PORTUGAL, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the InvestEU programme, has provided €80 million in financing to Nortegas Group for the development of biomethane plants and a digital operations centre in Spain. These projects aim to produce … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged biomethane, EIB, Felipe Requejo, Green Energy, InvestEU, Javier Contreras, Nadia Calviño, Nortegas, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Union, in partnership with EIB Global, Banca Intesa, and Intesa Leasing, has unveiled a €160 million financial package to support Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. This initiative will fund green projects, renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Serbia, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Banca Intesa, Darko Popović, EIB, Emanuele Giaufret, EU, Intesa Leasing, investment, JOBS, partnership, Robert de Groot, SERBIA, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Zeewolde wind farm has partnered with Rabobank and Eneco to advance the construction of a large-scale battery park with a 65 MWh capacity, set to be among the largest in the Netherlands. Rabobank will fund the project through … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Community-Owned Battery Park, Eneco, Hans Ketelaars, Lucien Wiegers, partnership, Rabobank, Sjoerd Sieburgh Sjoerdsma, sustainability, Zeewolde Wind Farm
(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s IZURA pendant luminaire has won the German Sustainability Award 2025 in the Product + Resources category for its innovative circular design, resource-efficient production, and use of recycled materials. Featuring a modular structure and digital product passport, the … Read the full press release
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