Daily Archives: 15, March 2023

Groupe BPCE Backs European Initiative in Credit Ratings with Scope Group Investment

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France, has become a shareholder in Scope Group, Europe’s leading provider of independent credit ratings, ESG analysis and fund research. The investment is intended to support a European initiative in the … Read the full press release

Lindner fornisce pareti per uffici e riunioni alla nuova stazione della polizia idrica di Zurigo

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La polizia idrica di Zurigo si è trasferita nel nuovo edificio moderno nel 2022 poiché la vecchia sede non soddisfaceva più i requisiti della polizia. Il nuovo edificio è stato costruito tenendo conto dell’ambiente e comprende persino … Read the full press release

Lindner supplies office and meeting walls to new Zurich Water Police station

(IN BRIEF) The Zurich Water Police moved into their new modern building in 2022 as their old location no longer met police requirements. The new building was constructed with the environment in mind and even includes breeding places for common … Read the full press release

Savills obtient un permis de construire pour trois nouveaux bâtiments à Oxford Science Park

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le parc scientifique d’Oxford a obtenu un permis de construire du conseil municipal d’Oxford pour le développement de trois bâtiments qui fourniront 65 539 pieds carrés d’espaces de laboratoire et de bureaux. Les planificateurs de Savills ont … Read the full press release

Savills Secures Planning Permission for Three New Buildings at Oxford Science Park

(IN BRIEF) The Oxford Science Park has been granted planning permission by Oxford City Council for the development of three buildings that will provide 65,539 sq. ft. of laboratory and office space. Savills planners secured the unanimous resolution from the … Read the full press release

Iberdrola reconnu pour ses plans d’action climatique et sa transparence par la liste A du CDP

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’entreprise énergétique espagnole Iberdrola a été incluse pour une année supplémentaire dans le tableau de bord de l’engagement des fournisseurs compilé par le CDP, une organisation de premier plan axée sur la transparence et la performance des … Read the full press release

Iberdrola recognized for climate action plans and transparency by CDP’s A List

(IN BRIEF) Spanish energy company Iberdrola has been included for another year in the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard compiled by CDP, a leading organization focused on the transparency and performance of climate practices. The list recognizes companies that excel at engaging … Read the full press release

Französische Wertschöpfungskette für Kunststoffrecycling wird von TotalEnergies und Paprec entwickelt

(IN KÜRZE) TotalEnergies und Paprec haben eine langfristige Vereinbarung zum Aufbau einer französischen Wertschöpfungskette für fortschrittliches Recycling von Kunststofffolienabfällen unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung wird Citeo einen Strom flexibler Kunststoffabfälle liefern, die aus gebrauchten Verpackungen sortiert und an das Werk … Read the full press release

NatWest protects customers from cryptocurrency scams with daily and monthly limits

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest is introducing measures to protect its customers from crypto-criminals after consumers lost £329m last year. NatWest is implementing a daily limit of £1,000 and a 30-day payment limit of £5,000 to cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent customers from … Read the full press release

French Value Chain for Plastic Recycling to be Developed by TotalEnergies and Paprec

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Paprec have signed a long-term agreement to establish a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film waste. Under the terms of the agreement, Citeo will provide a stream of flexible plastic waste sorted from … Read the full press release

Nearly 100 young leaders selected for World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2023

(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum has announced the latest group of Young Global Leaders for the Class of 2023. The nearly 100 individuals include political leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and activists who have demonstrated their commitment to creating positive change … Read the full press release

BASF presenta innovaciones agrícolas de vanguardia para mejorar la sustentabilidad y el rendimiento

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) BASF ha anunciado los últimos avances en su línea de innovación agrícola, con un enfoque en brindar soluciones para que los agricultores superen las presiones de plagas locales y específicas de los cultivos, los desafíos climáticos, los … Read the full press release

BASF Unveils Cutting-Edge Agricultural Innovations for Enhanced Sustainability and Yield

(IN BRIEF) BASF has announced the latest advancements in its agricultural innovation pipeline, with a focus on providing solutions for farmers to overcome local and crop-specific pest pressures, climate challenges, changing regulatory requirements, and rising consumer expectations. The company is … Read the full press release

Arkema Continues Commitment to Sustainability in 3D Printing with New Material Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a specialty materials leader and innovator in high-performance materials for 3D printing, will showcase its more sustainable material solutions at AMUG 2023 for all major 3D printing technologies. The company has signed an agreement with ENGIE for … Read the full press release

Erich Clementi to replace Karl-Ludwig Kley as E.ON chairman

(IN BRIEF) Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of E.ON SE, has decided not to stand for re-election to the company’s supervisory body. His successor as Chairman will be Erich Clementi, who, like Kley, has been a member of … Read the full press release

Equinor strikes oil and gas for eighth time near Troll field in North Sea

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian energy company Equinor has discovered oil and gas near the Troll field in the North Sea for the eighth time since 2019. Named Heisenberg, the discovery well was drilled by the Deepsea Stavanger drilling rig and is … Read the full press release

Maggiore spazio, comfort e praticità promessi con i nuovi convogli ÖBB Siemens Desiro ML

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Siemens Mobility Austria si è assicurata un ordine da ÖBB per ulteriori 27 convogli elettrici della serie Siemens Desiro ML, come parte degli sforzi di ÖBB per rinnovare la propria flotta e investire in treni moderni per … Read the full press release

Increased space, comfort and convenience promised with new ÖBB Siemens Desiro ML trainsets

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility Austria has secured an order from ÖBB for an additional 27 electric trainsets from the Siemens Desiro ML series, as part of ÖBB’s efforts to renew its fleet and invest in modern trains for inner-Alpine transport. … Read the full press release

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Aussehen beeinflusst Wahrnehmung und Effektivität

(IN KÜRZE) Forscher der University of Cambridge führten eine Studie in einem Technologieberatungsunternehmen mit zwei Roboter-Wohlfühlcoaches durch, bei der 26 Mitarbeiter vier Wochen lang an wöchentlichen, von Robotern geleiteten Wohlbefindenssitzungen teilnahmen. Das physische Erscheinungsbild des Roboters wirkte sich darauf aus, … Read the full press release

ING to restrict funding to midstream oil and gas activities as part of net-zero strategy

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING, a Dutch multinational bank, has announced that it will no longer provide dedicated finance for midstream oil and gas infrastructure that unlocks new oil and gas fields. The decision comes a year after the bank stopped funding … Read the full press release

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Appearance Influences Perception and Effectiveness

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release

15 mars 2023 : Outokumpu Oyj a racheté 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), premier producteur d’acier inoxydable en Europe, a annoncé le rachat de 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions. Les transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), réalisées … Read the full press release

15 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

EIB, Ferrovie dello Stato, CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo to fund €3.4bn Palermo-Catania rail upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, a financial intermediary, has been allocated €500 million out of a €1.3 billion counter-guarantee provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in favour of financial intermediaries for the modernisation and upgrade of the Palermo-Catania railway line … Read the full press release

Crushing rocks for construction could capture 0.5% of global carbon emissions, says research

(IN BRIEF) A new study has found that around 0.5% of global carbon emissions could be captured through the normal crushing process of rocks typically used in construction. The research published in the journal Nature Sustainability reveals that almost no … Read the full press release

Indra wins €12.5m contract to equip Angola’s M’Banza Congo airport with digital infrastructure and automation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish technology and consulting company Indra has won a €12.5m ($14.6m) contract to equip the new M’Banza Congo airport in Angola. Indra will supply ground and air systems, digitising infrastructure and automating processes to reduce the risk of … Read the full press release

EV Charging Solutions Company EVBox Achieves Halfway Point to One Million Charging Ports

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by shipping 500,000 charging ports to its customers and partners globally. The company aims to deliver one million charging ports to its customers … Read the full press release

AP Funds appoints new Head of Council on Ethics to strengthen responsible ownership and sustainability efforts

(IN BRIEF) AP Funds AP1, AP2, AP3 and AP4 have appointed Jenny Gustafsson as the new Head of the AP Funds’ Council on Ethics. In her role, she will continue to develop the council’s activities and work towards long-term goals … Read the full press release

Continental’s new tire management solution enables individual tracking of each tire

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled its advanced package for the recently upgraded ContiConnect 2.0 tire management solution, enabling tire monitoring with customized tools and asset management. The Advanced package includes additional data recording features, including tread depth and tire condition, … Read the full press release

Hydro Acquires 12% Stake in Lithium de France for Sustainable Battery Material Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian company Hydro has acquired a 12% stake in Lithium de France as part of its strategic expansion in sustainable battery materials. Lithium de France is developing technology and methods to extract heat and lithium from geothermal brines, … Read the full press release