Daily Archives: 28, May 2024

Safran Passenger Innovations Unveils RAVE Cloud Services for Next-Gen In-Flight Entertainment

(IN BRIEF) Safran Passenger Innovations has introduced RAVE Cloud Services, a cutting-edge cloud-based platform for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC). Comprising Distribution Services and Edge Cloud Computing Services, RAVE Cloud Services enables rapid and remote content updates to aircraft fleets … Read the full press release

Pirelli Partners with Audi Sport for Exclusive Tyre Kit in Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 Years

(IN BRIEF) Pirelli has collaborated with Audi Sport to introduce an exclusive tyre kit for the Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 Years. This kit includes the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS tyres, equipped with Cyber technology and integrated with … Read the full press release

Neste, Marubeni, and Resonac Collaborate for Renewable Olefins Production

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Marubeni Corporation, and Resonac Corporation have formed a partnership to facilitate the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. Through this agreement, Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, will be utilized by Resonac at its Oita Complex in Japan, … Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Makes History with First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight

(IN BRIEF) Vietnam Airlines achieved a significant milestone by operating its inaugural flight fueled by Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, becoming Vietnam’s first airline to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights. The Airbus A321, departing from Changi … Read the full press release

Infineon Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions for Green and Digital Transformation at PCIM Europe 2024

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG is set to unveil its latest semiconductor, software, and tooling solutions at PCIM Europe 2024, focusing on driving decarbonization and digitalization. The showcase will highlight Infineon’s extensive power electronics portfolio, covering silicon (Si), silicon carbide … Read the full press release

Gasum and Equinor Extend LNG Supply Deal for Cleaner Maritime Transport

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Equinor have entered into a long-term contract for Gasum to supply LNG to Equinor’s dual-fuel chartered fleet of vessels, building on their successful previous collaboration. Gasum’s bunker vessels Coralius, Kairos, and Coral Energy will facilitate bunkering … Read the full press release

Advansia to Lead Development of NRK’s Innovative Oslo Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) Advansia, part of AFRY, has secured an advisory contract with NRK, the Norwegian public broadcaster, to oversee the development of their new headquarters in Oslo. The project aims to create a world-class media house, emphasizing sustainability and fostering … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Expands Presence in German Private Banking Market with HAL Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO announces its agreement with Fosun International to acquire Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe (HAL), a prominent German private bank, positioning Bethmann Bank, ABN AMRO’s private banking arm, as one of the largest providers of banking services for affluent … Read the full press release

Almirall Launches AK Global Day Campaign to Raise Awareness of Actinic Keratosis and Sun Exposure Risks

(IN BRIEF) Almirall’s new data highlights the alarming lack of awareness regarding actinic keratosis (AK), a common precancerous dermatological condition linked to sun exposure, with more than one-third of affected individuals unaware of its causes. The survey, conducted across Spain, … Read the full press release

Ferrero Group Releases 15th Sustainability Report, Showcasing Progress Across Key Pillars

(IN BRIEF) The Ferrero Group unveils its 15th Sustainability Report, highlighting significant advancements in its sustainability journey across key pillars such as environmental protection, responsible ingredient sourcing, promoting responsible consumption, and empowering people. Led by Giovanni Ferrero, the Executive Chairman, … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Launches Interpon A3000: A Sustainable Single-Layer Powder Coating for Motorcycle Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business introduces Interpon A3000, its first single-layer powder coating designed specifically for two-wheelers, targeting the Indian market and global expansion. This innovative product offers motorcycle manufacturers improved cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability without compromising … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Goal with Completion of Agri-PV Solar Park in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group celebrates the completion and full operation of a 54 MWp photovoltaic (PV) solar park in Alhendín, Spain, developed by BayWa r.e. under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This innovative Agri-PV installation combines renewable energy generation … Read the full press release

Ericsson Maintains Leadership Position in 5G Network Infrastructure Market for Fourth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) For the fourth consecutive year, Ericsson secures the top ranking in Frost Radar™ 5G Network Infrastructure Market 2024 analysis, underscoring its commitment to innovation and technology leadership in meeting the evolving needs of communications service providers (CSPs). The … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Impact of Land Consolidation on Arthropod Diversity in Rice Fields

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, led by researchers from the University of Liverpool in collaboration with colleagues from the Netherlands and China, delves into the effects of land consolidation on arthropod diversity in rice … Read the full press release

sewts: Innovating Robotics in Laundry and Beyond

(IN BRIEF) Munich-based start-up sewts is revolutionizing industrial processes with AI-powered robots adept at handling materials with dynamic shapes, particularly textiles. Founded by graduates of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), sewts initially focused on automating tasks in industrial laundries, … Read the full press release

RWE Ventures into Australian Battery Storage: Limondale BESS to Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading player in global renewables, has announced its investment decision to construct Australia’s inaugural eight-hour lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) adjacent to its Limondale Solar Farm in New South Wales. With a capacity of over … Read the full press release

Global Study Unveils Barriers to Mental Health Care Access

(IN BRIEF) A recent study commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim, conducted across eight G20 countries, sheds light on the challenges obstructing access to mental health care worldwide. The analysis reveals pervasive stigma, a shortage of mental health professionals, and inconsistent service … Read the full press release

Logicor Completes Expansion of State-of-the-Art Logistics Hub in Vignate for IMA Eurosicma

(IN BRIEF) On May 28th, 2024, Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, finalized the refurbishment and expansion of a cutting-edge logistics hub in Vignate (MI), Italy. The newly revamped facility, spanning over 25,000 sqm and owned by … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Healthcare Infrastructure in Castilla y León with €120 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €120 million in the first tranche of financing, out of a total of €175 million, to the regional government of Castilla y León in Spain. The loan aims to facilitate the … Read the full press release

EIB Green Loan Boosts Brno’s Environmental Renaissance: Modernizing Wastewater Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently inked a CZK 1.3 billion loan agreement with Brněnské vodárny a kanalizace (BVK), the municipal water and wastewater company in Brno, Czech Republic, aiming to revamp the city’s wastewater treatment infrastructure. … Read the full press release