(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors and Dezeen have teamed up to launch a global design competition called ‘The Future of Luxury Retail’. The competition invites architects and designers to explore innovative ideas and experiences that will shape the luxury retail industry … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CNH Industrial announces its collaboration with Bosch and BASF’s joint venture, introducing the ONE SMART SPRAY solution into its agricultural product portfolios. Led by CNH Industrial’s Raven team, the technology will be available in sprayers from the Case … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amundi and CACEIS have successfully completed their strategic agreement to accelerate the growth of Fund Channel, a prominent B-2-B fund distribution platform. With CACEIS now holding a 33.33% stake and Amundi remaining the majority shareholder, Fund Channel aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto demonstrates its commitment to biodiversity on the International Day for Biological Diversity by highlighting various initiatives and projects at its global production sites. These efforts include planting over 70,000 trees in 2023, conducting dendrological research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management
Tagged biodiversity, dendrological research, endangered peregrine falcons, environmental protection, Green Hub, GreenFactory, GreenFuture, GreenProduct, GreenRetail, IBBI, India Business and Biodiversity Initiative, Indian plants, International Day for Biological Diversity, Krakonoš Gardens, Krakonoš Gardens funding initiative, Krkonoše National Park, Michael Oeljeklaus, Oxygen Park, peregrine falcons, planting trees, reforestation, SAVWIPL, Ško-Energo, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Brand Management, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., Škoda Trees, sustainability, The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund, Volkswagen Financial Services
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in collaboration with BNP Paribas, has launched a synthetic securitisation initiative to support French companies for the third time since 2017. The transaction involves an EIB Group guarantee on an existing loan … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Glencore plc has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which is now available on its website. The report encompasses the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and aligns with global reporting standards and principles. It focuses on material … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BMT has partnered with QECC (Queen Elizabeth Class Carriers) to revolutionize navigation training through a multi-year pilot training program. The collaboration involves the optimization of BMT’s ship and tug bridge simulator suite to enhance the practice of challenging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Admiralty Pilots, BMT, BMT REMBRANDT, commercial maritime, Dr Phil Thompson, HMS Queen Elizabeth, Hydrodynamic Marine Simulator Training, naval pilotage, NTSB, PORT, QECC, Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, ship, terminal operators, The Australian Transport Safety Bureau, The Dutch Safety Board, training, Tug Masters
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Isavia ohf. have signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 50 million to finance the expansion of Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. The project includes the construction of a new East Wing Terminal, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group is constructing a cutting-edge 560 MW gas-fired power plant in Grudziądz, Poland. This advanced facility aims to provide electricity to around one million households while effectively integrating renewable energy sources. With a highly flexible Combined Cycle … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland
Tagged CCGT, CCGT Grudziądz, Daniel Obajtek, electricity, Energa, gas-fired power plant, Grudziądz, Grzegorz Należyty, Kostas Horinos, MYTILINEOS, ORLEN Group, Polish Power System, power generation, renewable energy, RES electricity, Siemens Energy
(IN BRIEF) KfW Development Bank celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF), an initiative for biodiversity conservation. The LLF provides long-term financing for protected areas in developing countries, ensuring effective conservation efforts. It has achieved significant progress, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has launched TEGO® Cycle, a range of additives aimed at improving the process and quality of recycled plastics. The additives save energy during mechanical recycling and enhance polymer properties, facilitating the transition to … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Alper Aksit, Combating plastic waste, Evonik, Plastics Recycling Show Europe, plastics value chain, polymers, PPA, recycled plastic, recycled plastics, recycling, save energy, TEGOMER® Polymer Processing Aids, TEGO® Antifoams, TEGO® Cycle, TEGO® Sorb malodor absorbers
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has warned that Europe’s digital future is at risk without a reboot of regulations. The company is calling for decisive action from the European Commission to address challenges in the telecommunications sector and ensure that Europe’s digital … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Politics, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, connectivity, Digital Society Digitalisation, EU Single Market, Europe, Everyone.connected, Future of Connectivity, Inclusion, infrastructure, INNOVATION, IoT, Joakim Reiter, networks, partnerships, policy, public policy, SDG 9, SDGs, services, Social Contract, spectrum, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) UK fashion and textiles industry is launching a pioneering project called the “data sandbox” to promote circular economy principles. Led by QSA Partners and in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the initiative aims to establish an extended … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Environment, Industrial, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Mansell, BFC, BRC, British Fashion Council, British Retail Consortium, Caroline Rush CBE, circular economy, data sandbox, EPR, extended producer responsibility, Gerrard Fisher, Innovate UK, National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Research programme, NICER, Professor Peter Hopkinson, QSA, QSA Partners, supply chain, textiles, UK fashion, UK Fashion and Textile Association, UKFT, University of Exeter, ‘Circular Economy for SMEs’
(IN BRIEF) EBRD provides $143.25 million to DenizBank for green investments, women-led businesses, and earthquake response. The financing package supports DenizBank’s Diversified Payment Rights program and includes funds for on-lending to green economy projects, women-led SMEs, and companies involved in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Arthur Poghosyan, DenizBank, earthquake response, EBRD, green investments, Hakan Ateş, Türkiye, women-led businesses
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a loan of $23 million to Meros Pharm, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Uzbekistan. The loan will support Meros Pharm’s expansion plans by providing the necessary working capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, loan, Meros Pharm, pharmaceutical distributors, Uzbekistan
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator in Derby, UK. The tests were conducted using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant milestone for the company. The UltraFan technology offers a 10% … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Government, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged aero engine, Aerospace Technology Institute, ATI, Axel Krein, Clean Sky programmes, Derby, Gary Elliott, Innovate UK, Kemi Badenoch, LuFo, Rolls-Royce, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Trent XWB, Tufan Erginbilgic, UK, UltraFan, UltraFan technology demonstrator
(IN BRIEF) SEAT is partnering with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE and Autoneum to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts. SEAT becomes the first car manufacturer to utilize LABEL blue by BORGERS® recycled materials, which will help remove over 2 million plastic bottles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Industrial, Spain
Tagged Arona, Autoneum, circular economy, Dr. Werner Tietz, LABEL blue by BORGERS®, Marina Pack, Marine Litter, Plastic bottles, polyester marine fibres, recycled materials, recycled materials from marine plastics, SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, SEAQUAL® YARN, SEAT, SEAT Ibiza, upcycled marine plastic
(IN BRIEF) BASF, Kubota, and ZEN-NOH are collaborating to enhance rice production in Japan. The collaboration involves integrating BASF’s xarvio® FIELD MANAGER platform with Kubota’s KSAS operating platform to assess operability. The goal is to deliver greater convenience, increased yield, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Repsol is set to develop renewable energy projects in Italy, totaling 1,768 MW. The portfolio will consist of 943 MW of wind projects and 825 MW of photovoltaic solar projects. Over 60% of the projects are in advanced … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Spain
Tagged Asterion Energies, Basilicata, Frye solar project, Grupo Ibereólica Renovables, Hydro, Ibereólica Renovables Group, Italy, Jicarilla 1 solar plant, Lazio, Molise, photovoltaic solar, photovoltaic solar plants, photovoltaic solar projects, Puglia, renewable projects, renewables, Repsol, Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Tuscany, Umbria, Wind, WindFloat Atlantic
(IN BRIEF) The Government of Guiné Bissau and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to explore collaboration opportunities in various areas, including exploration, climate solutions, agriculture, sustainability, and health. The MoI aims to promote sustainable growth, protect forests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) “ROAD – Rome Advanced District” has been launched, forming a network of companies including Eni, Acea, Autostrade per l’Italia, Bridgestone, Cisco, Gruppo FS, and NextChem (MAIRE). The project aims to create a technological innovation district in Rome’s Ostiense … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Science, Technology
Tagged ACEA, Autostrade per l'Italia, Bridgestone, Cisco, clean tech start-ups, energy supply chains, Eni, Gasometer, Gruppo FS, Joule Business School, MAIRE, NextChem, Ostiense, Rome, Smart Cities, sustainable mobility, ZERO accelerator, “ROAD - Rome Advanced District”
(IN BRIEF) Soapbox Science is returning to Exeter for its 7th event, featuring 12 female scientists sharing their research with the public on June 10th. The initiative aims to bring science to the general public and challenge gender stereotypes in … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Biosciences, Bournemouth University, Cryptococcal meningitis, Daisy Harley-Nyang, diversity, Dr Alison Gifford, Dr Ann Power, Dr Delphine De Moor, Dr Lauren Biermann, Dr Liliane Mukaremera, Dr Safi Darden, Dr Sophia Amenyah, equality, Exeter, Exeter Quayside, female scientists, geneticist, Hunting Cancer with Nanoparticles, Imogen Fermor-Worth, Inclusion, Ioana Blein-Dezayes, Katie Partridge, Microplastics in Wastewater Treatment Plants, Piazza Terracina, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Rebekah White, Soapbox Science, the University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its product range by incorporating the HENDRICKSON ULTIMAAX elastomer suspension. The addition of this suspension system, known for its comfort and durability, offers an alternative to traditional leaf spring suspension. It provides … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged construction use, durability, Gregor Jentzsch, heavy-duty applications, heavy-duty truck, Helfried Jelinek, HENDRICKSON ULTIMAAX elastomer suspension, Johannes Thalmann, lightweight design, MAN Truck & Bus, off-road, reduced CO2 emissions, stability, suspension system, ULTIMAAX suspension
(IN BRIEF) UK Biobank has entered the second stage of its whole-body scanning study, where 60,000 volunteers will be re-scanned to analyze changes that have occurred since their initial scans. The study, conducted in collaboration with organizations such as the … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biomedical database, bone density, British Heart Foundation, Calico, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, CZI, dementia, Dementias Platform UK, DEXA, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, magnetic resonance imaging, Medical Research Council, MRC, MRI, Professor Paul Matthews, Professor Sir Rory Collins, research resource, study, The whole-body scanning study, UK Biobank e, ultrasound, ultrasounds of carotid arteries, Wellcome, whole-body scanning, X-ray
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is partnering with autonomous driving technology specialist Mobileye to develop autonomous city buses. The collaboration aims to achieve highly automated driving in city buses that are ready for series production. The first milestone is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, container shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Joerg Sonne, logistics, Martin Rolf, Rolf Habben Jansen, shipping, UASC
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Business Unit Brazed & Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers has announced an expansion of its production of brazed plate heat exchangers to meet the increasing demand driven by the global energy transition. The capacity expansion includes investments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha K. Gill, crimes, domestic violence, FMPOs, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, forced marriages, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern diaspora, Nuffield Foundation, preventing forced marriages, South Asian diaspora, Sundari Anitha, University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, Wales
(IN BRIEF) Terna, the national transmission grid operator in Italy, has launched the authorization process for a new power line in the province of Syracuse. This initiative aims to improve the reliability and security of the electricity transmission service. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Triton, an investment firm, has announced the launch of Ramudden Global as the new brand name and identity for its group of tech-enabled infrastructure safety companies. This development follows the merger of portfolio companies Ramudden and AVS in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged arboriculture, AVS, Chevron, digital services, Hans Olov Blom, highway traffic management, infrastructure safety, Nadia Meier-Kirner, Ramudden, Ramudden Global, tech-enabled infrastructure safety, traffic management, Triton
(IN BRIEF) Atos, a leading global technology company, has announced changes to its Board of Directors and the convening of its 2023 Annual General Meeting. The Board approved the renewal of Caroline Ruellan’s mandate as a director and the appointment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOT) on May 17 during European Diversity Month. The EIB Group reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Luxembourg, Society
Tagged bisexual, diversity, EIB, EIB Group, European Diversity Month, European Investment Bank, gay, human rights, IDAHOT, International Day Against Homophobia, intersex, lesbian, LGBTIQ, LGBTIQ inclusion, LGBTIQ rights, transgender, Transphobia and Biphobia
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and ILX Management, has formed a partnership to enhance private-sector finance in emerging markets. The initiative aims to attract investments of up to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged asset manager, Caucasus, EBRD, EFSD+, EU, European Union, ILX Management, Manfred Schepers, Odile Renaud-Basso, Türkiye, Valdis Dombrovskis, Western Balkans
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a €600 million contract to deliver 17 additional ICE 3neo trains to Deutsche Bahn. This brings the total ICE 3neo fleet to 90 trains. The trains, known for their high speed and innovative features, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DB, Deutsche Bahn, Dr. Michael Peterson, ICE 3neo, Michael Peter, Siemens Mobility, trains, Velaro MS
(IN BRIEF) EBRD finances the acquisition of electric buses and the establishment of an e-bus depot in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The initiative will provide eco-friendly public transport for approximately 560,000 residents and supports Samarkand’s sustainable development goals. The project is the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EBRD and the European Commission have approved a financial package to rehabilitate railway lines in Moldova. The €71 million project will receive a €20 million investment grant from the EU, a €23 million loan from EBRD, and €28 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Telekom’s MagentaZuhause app has received high security certification from AV-TEST, an esteemed IT security institute. The certification confirms that the app effectively safeguards communication with connected devices, protecting against potential hacker attacks and ensuring data privacy. The app’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced its acquisition of Polytec PT, a German company specializing in thermal interface materials for batteries and engineering adhesives for the electronics market. The acquisition will strengthen Bostik’s product offerings in the growing batteries and electronics … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged acquisition, adhesives, Arkema, batteries, Bostik, electronics, Polytec PT, thermal interface materials, VINCENT LEGROS
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has been named the top innovative bank in Europe for ESG securitisation by Structured Credit Investor. The award recognizes Intesa Sanpaolo’s development of new ESG asset classes, innovative structuring, volume of transactions, and active credit risk … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group is hosting its annual Mobility Transformation Forum in Brussels, emphasizing the need for dialogue between policymakers and the industry on the future of mobility. The event will showcase Volvo Group’s investments in fossil-free propulsion technologies and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI technologies, Anna Borg, battery electric, Brussels, charging capabilities, Clara de la Torre, Ebba Busch, Green mobility, hydrogen-powered, infrastructure, Lars Stenqvist, logistics, Martin Lundstedt, mobility, Mobility Transformation Forum, Oscar de Bok, Pascal Canfin MEP, Timo Kiiha, Volvo Group
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