Monthly Archives: June 2023

Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

(IN BRIEF) Avient Corporation and BASF have partnered to introduce colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market. The collaboration combines BASF’s Ultrason® polyarylethersulfones (PAES) as the base polymer with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ expertise in high-temperature color formulations. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post AG has successfully issued its first sustainability-linked bond worth €500 million. The bond’s interest rate is tied to the company’s ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets. Deutsche Post AG aims to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions to … Read the full press release

LSEG’s LCH Group Expands Eurozone Market Presence through Euronext Stake Acquisition

LSEG's LCH Group Expands Eurozone Market Presence through Euronext Stake Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) LCH Group, majority-owned by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has agreed to acquire Euronext’s 11.1% stake in LCH SA, the French subsidiary of LCH Group, for EUR 111 million. This transaction will grant LCH Group full ownership … Read the full press release

RWE Takes Solar Business to New Heights in Spain, Launches Puerta del Sol Farm

(IN BRIEF) RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain with the commissioning of the Puerta del Sol solar farm, following the earlier launch of Casa Valdes. Puerta del Sol, located near Madrid, has a capacity of 44 MWac and … Read the full press release

Accomplished Journalist Tom Drechsler Takes the Helm of Škoda Auto’s Communication Department

(IN BRIEF) Tom Drechsler has been appointed as the new head of the Communication department at Škoda Auto, starting from July 1. He replaces Ariane Kilian, who is temporarily stepping down due to personal reasons. Drechsler brings extensive experience, having … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Drives Positive Change in the EU with Impact Bonds Initiative

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas, in collaboration with Banque des Territoires and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has launched a new marketplace initiative called the BNP Paribas European Impact Bonds Fund 2. This fund aims to support the expansion of Impact … Read the full press release

Bank of England Announces Schedule for Gilt Sales in Q3 2023

Bank of England Outlines Q3 Auction Dates for Gilt Sales to Support Monetary Policy Objectives

(IN BRIEF) The Bank of England has disclosed the schedule for the sales of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes in Q3 2023. They plan to sell a total of £2.37 billion across short, … Read the full press release

Circular Economy in Action: Iberdrola Integrates Livestock Grazing in Portuguese Solar Farms

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, a renewable energy company, has launched a “solar grazing” initiative in Portugal. They have introduced around 300 sheep to graze in their photovoltaic parks. This practice benefits livestock farmers by providing new grazing spaces and protects the … Read the full press release

Consumer Alert: Beware of Fraudsters Impersonating Blockchain Access UK Ltd, Warns Financial Conduct Authority

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has issued a warning about fraudsters impersonating Blockchain Access UK Ltd, an authorised EMD Agent. These fraudsters are attempting to deceive consumers by using the details of the authorised agent. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen’s New Touareg R eHybrid Hits the Market: A Game-Changer in Performance and Design for Premium Electric SUVs

Volkswagen Unveils Flagship Touareg R eHybrid: A High-Performance Electric SUV with Cutting-Edge Features

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has launched pre-sales for the new Touareg R eHybrid, their flagship electric SUV. Packed with power and innovation, the Touareg R features a 3.0-liter turbocharged engine and electric motor, delivering 340 kW (462 PS) of power and … Read the full press release

Eni and Vår Energi Announce Agreement to Purchase Neptune Energy, Enhancing Low-Emission Operations

Eni and Vår Energi Announce Agreement to Purchase Neptune Energy, Enhancing Low-Emission Operations

(IN BRIEF) Eni and Vår Energi have announced their agreement to acquire Neptune Energy Group, a leading exploration and production company with gas-oriented operations in Western Europe, North Africa, Indonesia, and Australia. Eni will acquire Neptune’s global business, excluding Germany … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering Enters the Leisure Boat Segment through Collaboration with X Shore for Electric Drive System Enhancement

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering and X Shore have announced a collaboration to enhance the electric drive system of the X Shore 1 boat. The partnership aims to improve performance and efficiency, bringing together Bosch’s advanced technology and automotive expertise with … Read the full press release

RWE’s Growing Green Strategy Boosted by Updated Green Financing Framework

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has announced its updated Green Financing Framework to support sustainable investment. With a focus on building a sustainable energy system, RWE plans to invest over 50 billion euros by 2030 as part of … Read the full press release

Vodafone Foundation Expands m-mama Emergency Transport System to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health in Kenya

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation has expanded the m-mama maternal and newborn emergency transport system to Kenya with a $14 million investment. The collaborative effort between Vodafone Foundation, the Kenyan Government, USAID, Safaricom, and M-Pesa Foundation aims to improve maternal and … Read the full press release

Telekom Enables Seamless 5G Roaming for Summer Travelers Across the Globe

(IN BRIEF) Telekom has announced that its customers can enjoy 5G roaming services while traveling abroad during the summer holiday season. With over 120 partner agreements in 60 countries, Telekom ensures seamless access to the fastest mobile communication standard worldwide. … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Demonstrates Commitment to Transparency and Sustainability with Dedicated Microsite Launch

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has launched a dedicated microsite that provides comprehensive information on the company’s sustainability initiatives. The microsite covers Škoda’s environmental, social, and governance efforts, showcasing measures to reduce its CO2 footprint, community involvement, and commitment to being … Read the full press release

EET Group Partners with Logicor for Strategic Distribution Facility in Greve, Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has signed a long-term lease agreement with EET Group for a property in Greve, Denmark. EET Group, a B2B IT distributor serving over 30,000 merchants across Europe, plans to utilize the facility as a crucial part of … Read the full press release

Eni Reports Successful Acquisition of 5.4 Million Treasury Shares on Euronext Milan; the company now owns 1.52% of its share capital

(IN BRIEF) Eni has announced the completion of its treasury shares purchase program from June 12 to June 16, 2023. During this period, the company acquired 5,417,589 shares on the Euronext Milan at an average price of €12.9818 per share, … Read the full press release

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

Allianz Trade Study Reveals Gap Between Perceived and Actual Inflation, with Germany Experiencing Significant Disparity

(IN BRIEF) Allianz Trade has conducted a study revealing a significant gap between perceived and actual inflation rates, with Germany experiencing the widest disparity. The study shows that perceived inflation in the eurozone is nearly three times higher than the … Read the full press release

CMD23: Volkswagen Group Unveils Strategic Realignment and Performance Programs to Boost Profitability and Cash Flow: Priority is value over volume

Volkswagen Group Unveils Strategic Realignment and Performance Programs to Boost Profitability and Cash Flow: Priority is value over volume

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group has announced a strategic realignment and the launch of performance programs to enhance profitability and cash flow. At its Capital Markets Day, the Group emphasized leadership principles focused on customer orientation and entrepreneurship. Each brand will … Read the full press release