Daily Archives: 22, March 2023

Swedfund invierte $30 millones en Mirova Gigaton Fund para acelerar la transición de energía limpia en los mercados emergentes

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Swedfund, una institución financiera de desarrollo sueca, invirtió USD 30 millones en el Mirova Gigaton Fund el 1 de marzo. El Mirova Gigaton Fund, lanzado por Mirova, una afiliada de Natixis, tiene como objetivo proporcionar financiamiento de … Read the full press release

Swedfund invests $30 million in Mirova Gigaton Fund to accelerate clean energy transition in emerging markets

(IN BRIEF) Swedfund, a Swedish development finance institution, invested USD 30 million in the Mirova Gigaton Fund on March 1. The Mirova Gigaton Fund, launched by Mirova, a Natixis affiliate, aims to provide debt financing to clean energy projects in … Read the full press release

Interni sostenibili all’High Tech Campus Villach Grazie a Lindner Group

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) L’High Tech Campus Villach, un nuovo complesso di ricerca e sviluppo in Austria, è stato allestito con pannelli per pavimenti sopraelevati riciclati e soffitti riscaldati/raffrescati del Lindner Group. Il campus si concentra su microelettronica, meccatronica, tecnologia dei … Read the full press release

Sustainable Interior Fit-Out at High Tech Campus Villach Thanks to Lindner Group

(IN BRIEF) The High Tech Campus Villach, a new research and development complex in Austria, is being fitted out with recycled raised floor panels and heated/chilled ceilings from Lindner Group. The campus focuses on microelectronics, mechatronics, sensor tech, and renewable … Read the full press release

Opel bekennt sich zu einer vollelektrischen Aufstellung in Europa bis 2028 mit Stellantis’ Investition in Eisenach

(IN KÜRZE) Stellantis wird über 130 Millionen Euro in das deutsche Montagewerk Eisenach investieren, um die Produktion eines batterieelektrischen Fahrzeugs (BEV) als Nachfolger des Kompakt-SUV Opel Grandland aufzunehmen. Das neue BEV wird in der zweiten Hälfte des Jahres 2024 mit … Read the full press release

Opel Commits to Fully Electric Lineup in Europe by 2028 with Stellantis’ Eisenach Investment

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis will invest over €130 million in Germany’s Eisenach Assembly Plant to add production of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) successor to the Opel Grandland compact SUV. The new BEV will begin production in the second half of … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp supports open and honest debate on Dutch energy transition through Studio Energie partnership

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company, Lightsource bp, has announced its partnership with Dutch energy podcast, Studio Energie, as a “friend of the show.” The weekly podcast is hosted by Remco de Boer, a prominent researcher in the Dutch energy and … Read the full press release

Bayer Aims to Play a Leading Role in Promoting Corporate Water Stewardship

(IN BRIEF) Bayer has launched a new water strategy at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York, which aims to make water an integral part of its business decisions, investments, and supplier selection. The strategy reflects the company’s role … Read the full press release

Hydro’s CIRCAL 100R aluminum helps to decarbonize Europe’s building industry

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium producer, has delivered its first ever batch of aluminium profiles made with 100% recycled post-consumer aluminium to the Innovationsbogen project in Augsburg, Germany. Through its building system brand WICONA, the company will provide door, … Read the full press release

Prêts S2B : Standard Chartered numérise le processus de prélèvement de prêt sur Straight2Bank

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Standard Chartered a lancé une nouvelle capacité de fonds de roulement et de prêt sur sa plateforme bancaire en ligne, Straight2Bank (S2B). Le module S2B Loans permet aux clients d’initier et d’approuver de nouvelles demandes de tirage … Read the full press release

S2B Loans: Standard Chartered Digitizes Loan Drawdown Process on Straight2Bank

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has launched a new working capital and lending capability on its online banking platform, Straight2Bank (S2B). The S2B Loans module enables clients to initiate and approve new loan drawdown and rollover requests, view real-time updates on … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies updates climate ambition in 2023 Progress Report

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released its Sustainability & Climate – 2023 Progress Report, which highlights the company’s transformation strategy and its updated climate ambition. The report reveals that TotalEnergies was the most profitable major among the five super-majors in 2022, … Read the full press release

MAXIMA-Gruppe investiert nach SBTi-Beitritt 100 Millionen Euro in Maßnahmen zur Emissionsminderung

(IN KÜRZE) Die MAXIMA-Gruppe, ein in den baltischen Staaten, Polen und Bulgarien tätiges Einzelhandelsunternehmen, ist der Initiative Science Based Targets (SBTi) beigetreten, um ihre Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt bis 2030 zu reduzieren. Das Unternehmen wird seine direkten und indirekten Treibhausgase … Read the full press release

Banco Santander invests €1.5m to fund reforestation project in Asturias

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander is set to fund the planting of a second Santander forest in Torga, Asturias as part of Fundación Repsol’s Motor Verde project, which aims to promote the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of nature. The project … Read the full press release

MAXIMA Group to Invest €100m in Emission Reduction Measures after Joining SBTi

(IN BRIEF) MAXIMA Group, a retail company that operates in the Baltic States, Poland, and Bulgaria, has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce its impact on the environment by 2030. The company will reduce its direct and … Read the full press release

Michelin’s AirProne Range Offers Innovative Solution for Patient Care in Intensive Care Units

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has unveiled a new Front Head Module to complement its AirProne air cushion kit for patients in intensive care. The new air cushion is designed to facilitate the positioning of patients with short necks and/or suffering from … Read the full press release

Bosch’s Charging Services Set to Expand by 50% Annually by End of Decade

(IN BRIEF) German technology and engineering company Bosch is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to the Asia-Pacific region, making the charging services available to Maserati’s new electric vehicle, the GranTurismo Folgore. Bosch currently offers its EV charging services … Read the full press release

L’Université de Warwick et la Football Association of Wales s’associent pour étudier la langue et les équipes de haute performance

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’Université de Warwick collabore avec la Football Association of Wales pour analyser la communication entre les analystes de jeu et les entraîneurs d’équipe afin d’améliorer le travail d’équipe et de mieux comprendre comment les équipes sportives professionnelles … Read the full press release

University of Warwick and Football Association of Wales Partner to Study Language and High-Performance Teams

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick is collaborating with the Football Association of Wales to analyze communication between game analysts and team coaches to improve teamwork and gain insights into how professional sports teams can gain a competitive edge through … Read the full press release

Bekaert une fuerzas con la fundación sin fines de lucro Solar Impulse para combatir el cambio climático

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Bekaert ha anunciado su asociación con la Fundación Solar Impulse, una organización sin fines de lucro fundada por Bertrand Piccard, que tiene como objetivo promover soluciones sostenibles y rentables. A través de esta asociación, Bekaert tendrá acceso … Read the full press release

Bekaert Joins Forces with Non-Profit Solar Impulse Foundation to Combat Climate Change

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert has announced its partnership with the Solar Impulse Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Bertrand Piccard, which aims to promote sustainable and profitable solutions. Through this partnership, Bekaert will have access to valuable resources and expertise in … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen und Linstow AS kooperieren bei der nachhaltigen Renovierung von Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo

(IN KÜRZE) AF Gruppen und Linstow AS haben über Platou Eiendomsinvest 206 AS einen Kooperationsvertrag für die Renovierung von Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo unterzeichnet. Das Projekt umfasst die Zusammenführung und Renovierung von Immobilien in Kvadraturen in Oslo, … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen and Linstow AS Collaborate on Sustainable Renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen and Linstow AS have signed a collaborative contract through Platou Eiendomsinvest 206 AS for the renovation of Akersgata 13-15 / Tollbugata 32 in Oslo. The project involves merging and renovating properties located in Kvadraturen in Oslo, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., its subsidiary in Spain, entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the roll out of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its subsidiary in Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the rollout of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain. The deployment of the … Read the full press release

NatWest and West Yorkshire business leaders discuss boosting ethnic minority businesses

(IN BRIEF) Mayor Tracy Brabin and NatWest have held an event in Leeds to discuss advancing the growth potential of ethnic minority businesses in West Yorkshire. The event launched the ‘Time to Change: A blueprint for advancing the UK’s ethnic … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus meets with Moldova’s Prime Minister to discuss support for reforms

(IN BRIEF) The Managing Director for Eastern Europe and the Caucasus of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Matteo Patrone, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Moldova and its European aspirations during his first meeting with Moldova’s … Read the full press release

EBRD hosts first event of Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa to support North African start-ups

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) hosted an event in Cairo to launch the Alliance for Entrepreneurship in Africa. The aim of the Alliance is to promote cooperation between policymakers and stakeholders in the African start-up … Read the full press release

22 marzo 2023: Outokumpu Oyj ha riacquistato 24.535 azioni proprie nell’ambito del suo programma di riacquisto di azioni proprie

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) HELSINKI, 22-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), il più grande produttore di acciaio inossidabile in Europa, ha annunciato il riacquisto di 24.535 azioni proprie nell’ambito del suo programma di riacquisto di azioni proprie. Le operazioni (ISIN FI0009002422), … Read the full press release

Robin Mooldijk and Philippa Bounds appointed to top roles at Shell

(IN BRIEF) Shell’s Projects & Technology Director, Harry Brekelmans, and Legal Director, Donny Ching, are stepping down from their positions after 33 years of service with the company. Brekelmans will be replaced by Robin Mooldijk, the current Executive Vice President … Read the full press release

22 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 24,535 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 24,535 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

Shell’s latest scenarios explore energy and climate outcomes after Ukraine invasion

(IN BRIEF) Shell has released two new scenarios, Archipelagos and Sky 2050, which explore possible energy and climate outcomes following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Archipelagos shows how national interest remains a key priority, with renewables seen as a way to … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas and BMO team up to expand international services offered to clients

(IN BRIEF) BMO and BNP Paribas have announced a long-term commercial agreement and leasing services partnership to enhance coverage and access to global networks for commercial banking clients. As part of this collaboration, both banks will continue to provide and … Read the full press release

Aviva leads the way in meeting new Living Pension savings target

(IN BRIEF) The Living Wage Foundation has introduced the Living Pension, a voluntary pension savings target for employers who have achieved Living Wage accreditation. Aviva is among the first UK employers to be awarded the Living Pension accreditation. The pension … Read the full press release

Nestlé Sets New Standard in Corporate Transparency with Nutritional Value Benchmarking

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé publishes its 2022 Annual Report and reports on the nutritional value of its global portfolio. The reports also highlight Nestlé’s progress on its Net Zero roadmap and its focus on creating shared value through sustainable practices. The … Read the full press release

Vodafone teams up with Exchange Communications to launch 5G at UK airports

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is set to install its 5G network at five of the UK’s largest airports, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle International, and George Best Airport in Belfast. The move will improve mobile data connectivity for millions of passengers … Read the full press release

Iconic Bentley Blower to return to Le Mans track after 93 years

(IN BRIEF) Bentley’s Blower Continuation Series to debut with Car Zero racing at events in 2023. Car Zero, the first car of the Blower Continuation Series, will race at various events in the UK, France, and Belgium in 2023. The … Read the full press release

Prudence Foundation launches web-based game to teach kids financial literacy

(IN BRIEF) The Prudence Foundation has launched a new web-based learning game to promote financial literacy among 7-12 year-olds. The Cha-Ching Money Adventures game was created in partnership with the US-based not-for-profit education and health organisation Education Development Center and … Read the full press release

ACEA reiterates call to accelerate action to secure EU’s industrial base

(IN BRIEF) The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging EU leaders to prioritize the green transition and protect the EU’s industrial base. Ahead of the European Council Summit, ACEA President Luca de Meo expressed the challenges faced by the … Read the full press release

Taking a Stand Against Online Hate Speech: Deutsche Telekom and FC Bayern Launch New Campaign to Promote Respectful Behavior in Soccer

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and its partner FC Bayern are launching an ad campaign to raise awareness about online hate speech in soccer. The campaign aims to educate and support everyone affected by hate speech on the internet, and emphasizes … Read the full press release