(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position to improve air quality in the EU, aiming to create a cleaner and healthier environment. The report sets stricter limit and target values for pollutants such as … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law
Tagged Air Quality, Air Quality Guidelines, biodiversity, cleaner environment, Environment committee, EU Parliament, healthier environment, human health, improve air quality in the EU, Javi López, natural ecosystems, nitrogen dioxide, NO2, O3, Ozone, particulate matter, pollutants, SO2, sulphur dioxide, WHO, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) The Environment Committee of the European Parliament has adopted its position on protecting groundwater and surface waters and improving water quality standards. The proposed law includes revisions to the Water Framework Directive, the Groundwater Directive, and the Environmental … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Environment committee of the European Parliament (MEPs) has failed to secure a majority vote on the Commission’s proposed Nature Restoration Law. Following a series of voting sessions held on June 15 and June 27, the Committee on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS, a leading global testing and certification company, has opened a state-of-the-art testing facility in Chakan, Pune, India. The new facility specializes in automotive and consumer electronics testing, featuring advanced laboratories for metallurgy, polymer, chemical, and environmental testing, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, an energy company in Sweden, is converting its power line corridors into biodiversity hotspots, spanning 250 kilometers. These corridors have become crucial habitats for endangered species and are comparable to traditional, species-rich grasslands. Through extensive analysis and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The community of Forsmark, Sweden, is experiencing economic prosperity and low unemployment, thanks in part to the local nuclear power plant. Residents have shown long-standing support for the plant, which has contributed significantly to the local economy and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, England, revealed that residents living in close proximity to wind farms hold a positive view of wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of those surveyed expressed support for onshore wind farms … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global stainless steel leader, has partnered with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Boysen Group to introduce towards-zero stainless steel to the automotive industry. This collaboration aims to address tailpipe emissions and decarbonize the automotive sector. Outokumpu’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a contract from Sheffield Forgemasters to supply seven car bottom furnaces for the UK’s largest open die forge. The order includes three forging and four heat treatment furnaces, which will be part of Sheffield Forgemasters’ … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Proptivity have successfully launched the world’s first neutral host-led shared indoor 5G network using the Radio Dot System. The deployment took place in a central Stockholm property housing a shopping mall and offices. This innovative solution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 5G connectivity, 5G radio access network, Ayad Al Saffar, Christopher Johansson, DAS, David Hammarwall, distributed antenna systems, Ericsson, Haval van Drumpt, Mikael Lundman, Proptivity, Radio Dot System
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, in collaboration with Avangrid and other partners, is set to establish new high-voltage transmission lines to deliver renewable offshore wind power from the Long Island grid to New York City and Westchester County. The project aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology
Tagged AVANGRID, Central Hudson Electric Transmission, clean energy, Edison Transmission, Iberdrola, Long Island grid, National Grid Ventures, New York City, offshore wind power, renewables, Westchester County
(IN BRIEF) Kömmerling, a window profile producer, is set to utilize INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available PVC made from renewable feedstock, in construction projects across the Netherlands. The first project will focus on renovating 19 houses to … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Environment, Industrial, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Tagged bio-attributed PVC, BIOVYN PVC, BIOVYNTM, carbon footprint, house construction, INEOS Inovyn, Inna Jeschke, Jelmer Bijlsma, Kömmerling, net-zero-energy constructions, Netherlands, polymers, renewable feedstock, renovation
(IN BRIEF) Virginie Leroy has been appointed as the President of VINCI Immobilier, effective August 1, 2023. Leroy, who joined VINCI Immobilier in 2010, has held various positions within the company, including Head of Business Property Projects and Managing Director … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) H. Lundbeck A/S has announced the initiation of CEO succession, with Deborah Dunsire choosing to retire from her role as President and CEO. Charl van Zyl has been appointed as the new President and CEO, and Dunsire will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged appointment, biopharma, Board of Directors, CEO, Charl van Zyl, CNS, Deborah Dunsire, Eli Lilly, H. Lundbeck A/S, immunology, Lars Rasmussen, Lundbeck, Neurology, Novartis
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA and Wilson have renewed their collaboration and launched the Wilson Bela CUPRA V2 padel racquet. This partnership highlights their shared passion for Padel and features a collection that includes the racquet, bags, and t-shirts. Padel ambassador Fernando … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Marketing, Media, Spain, Sports
Tagged CUPRA, Fernando Belasteguín, Ignasi Prieto, Iñaki Cabrera, padel racquet, racket sports, Valencia Open, Wilson, Wilson Bela CUPRA V2, Wilson Bela Elite, World Padel Tour
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier as Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading. Torsten brings over 15 years of experience, previously serving in key roles at BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank. Jerry, with more than 18 years … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointments, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, G10 FX Trading, Global Macro, Jerry Minier, Michael Lublinsky, Torsten Schöneborn
(IN BRIEF) NatWest Group and WWF have announced a strategic partnership to drive a sustainable transition in the UK food and agricultural sector. They aim to bring together stakeholders to mobilize financing, support farmers in achieving climate and nature goals, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Environment, Financial, United Kingdom
Tagged agricultural, Alison Rose DBE, conservation, farming, FOOD, NatWest Group, sustainable transition, Tanya Steele CBE, UK food, WWF
(IN BRIEF) EDF and Trimet have signed a long-term contract for the supply of electricity to support aluminium production in France. The agreement extends their existing partnership and secures the energy supply for Trimet’s aluminium smelter in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The contract … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has formed a partnership with Petronas and Mitsui to develop a carbon storage project in Southeast Asia. The collaboration will assess potential CO2 storage sites in the Malay Basin, including saline aquifers and depleted offshore fields. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged carbon capture and storage, Carbon Storage Hub, CO2 storage, decarbonization, Malay Basin, Malaysia, Mitsui, Patrick Pouyanné, PETRONAS, saline aquifers, Southeast Asia, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, Toru Matsui, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Petronas’ Gentari Renewables have announced a strategic collaboration to develop renewable energy projects in the Asia Pacific region. The partnership aims to leverage TotalEnergies’ expertise in renewable energy and Petronas’ clean energy solutions to drive the … Read the full press release
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