Monthly Archives: May 2024

Barclays Defends Its Record on Sustainable Finance Amid Criticism from Investigative Report

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has publicly disputed claims by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (BIJ) regarding its financing activities, specifically accusing BIJ of inaccurately attributing a disproportionate share of sustainability-linked financing to the bank. BIJ reported that Barclays facilitated $41 billion … Read the full press release

Barclays Advances Its Transition Financing, Cutting Emissions Amid Criticism on Fossil Fuel Investments

(IN BRIEF) Barclays is actively financing the transition of the energy sector by implementing strict policies and reducing financed emissions by 44% in the Energy sector and 26% in the Power sector from 2020 to 2023. Despite facing criticism for … Read the full press release

Telefónica Unveils New Sustainable NFT Collections in Harvverse Project to Transform Coffee Industry

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has launched two new NFT collections, ‘Green’ and ‘Carbon’, as part of the Harvverse project, aimed at revolutionizing the coffee industry in Latin America through blockchain technology. These collections comprise 10 NFTs each, representing virtual agricultural assets … Read the full press release

Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm Begins Installation, Targets 475,000 Homes with Renewable Energy by 2024

(IN BRIEF) The Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, a joint venture between Iberdrola and Masdar, has installed its first turbine, marking the beginning of the final phase of construction. This 476 MW project is set to be fully operational by … Read the full press release

NatWest Social & Community Capital Adopts Total Impact Investment Approach

(IN BRIEF) NatWest Social & Community Capital (S&CC), a charity funded by NatWest since 1999 to support social enterprises, is launching a new investment policy known as the ‘Total Impact Approach’. This strategy will guide all investments to generate both … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Pairpoint and Sensos Team Up to Enhance Global Supply Chain Security

(IN BRIEF) Pairpoint, a joint venture by Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation, has partnered with Sony Semiconductors’ Sensos to address rising global supply chain fraud. The collaboration integrates Sensos’ AI-driven supply chain management tools with Pairpoint’s secure Economy of Things (EoT) … Read the full press release

Currys Partners with Accenture and Microsoft to Revolutionize Retail Operations Through AI

(IN BRIEF) Currys plc has teamed up with Accenture and Microsoft to overhaul its technology infrastructure using advanced AI solutions provided by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service. This strategic move will not only simplify and secure Currys’ tech environment but also … Read the full press release

Eviden Launches New CloudSecOps Center in Romania to Enhance Cloud and Security Services

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a business division of Atos Group specializing in digital, cloud, big data, and security, announced the opening of its new CloudSecOps Center in Timisoara, Romania. This center is part of Eviden’s expansive global network, which includes four … Read the full press release

Professor Daniel Arribas-Bel Honored with Royal Geographical Society Award

(IN BRIEF) Professor Daniel Arribas-Bel, a member of the University’s School of Environmental Sciences and Department of Geography and Planning, has been awarded the 2024 Taylor & Francis Award by the Royal Geographical Society for his outstanding contribution to teaching … Read the full press release

University of Manchester Wins at North West England University Confucius’ Dragon Boat Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Confucius Institute celebrated the 2024 North West England University Confucius’ Dragon Boat Festival with an exciting race at the Livegrpool Watersports Centre. Participating universities, including the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, Edge Hill … Read the full press release

Marias Gamesa Revives “Cafecito con Marias Gamesa” to Support Latina Moms Ahead of Mother’s Day

(IN BRIEF) Ahead of Mother’s Day, Marias Gamesa has relaunched its digital platform “Cafecito con Marias Gamesa,” in collaboration with the Super Mamás podcast, to foster a supportive community for Latina mothers in the U.S. The initiative responds to findings … Read the full press release

The Camera Never Lies”: An Exhibition on the Truth in Photography at Sainsbury Centre

(IN BRIEF) From May 18 to October 20, 2024, the Sainsbury Centre will host “The Camera Never Lies: Challenging Images through The Incite Project,” a pivotal exhibition investigating the truth and manipulation in iconic photography. This exhibit will explore the … Read the full press release

KPN Launches AI Information Sessions and Introduces Google Pixel 8a

(IN BRIEF) KPN is initiating AI information sessions in its stores to enhance customer understanding and use of artificial intelligence, coinciding with the launch of the Google Pixel 8a. These sessions aim to educate visitors about current and future AI … Read the full press release

Marel Initiates Pilot Project with Green Steel to Reduce Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Marel has embarked on a pilot project to utilize green steel, produced using renewable energy and recycled materials, in its manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact. This initiative is part of Marel’s broader strategy to meet its Science-Based … Read the full press release

The Growing Dominance of Chicken Breast Meat in Global Markets

(IN BRIEF) Chicken breast meat, preferred for its health benefits and versatility, dominates markets in North America, Europe, and Oceania, with its popularity on the rise due to its ease of preparation and adaptability in various dishes. As consumer preferences … Read the full press release

Airbus Acquires Aerovel, Enhancing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel, integrating the advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, into its tactical solutions portfolio. The Flexrotor is a compact, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS designed primarily for intelligence, surveillance, target … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd and IKEA Supply Chain Operations Partner to Decarbonize Maritime Shipping

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has partnered with IKEA Supply Chain Operations to use sustainable biofuels for container shipments from Asia, a significant move towards maritime industry decarbonization. From March 2024 to February 2025, the partnership will utilize Hapag-Lloyd’s “Ship Green 100” … Read the full press release

Accenture and Mandiant Partner to Enhance Cyber Resilience Services

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Mandiant, a Google Cloud company, have announced a strategic partnership to bolster cyber resilience services aimed at helping organizations better manage and recover from cyberattacks. This collaboration will see Accenture integrating Mandiant Threat Intelligence and expertise … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the presentation of the Q1 2024 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a prominent European telecommunications company, will host a conference call on May 15, 2024, at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST to discuss its Q1 2024 financial results. The unaudited financial results will be published … Read the full press release

Olea and Standard Chartered Sign MOU to Enhance Support for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Olea Global Pte Ltd, a leader in digital infrastructure platforms, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership aims to develop integrated supply chain solutions and other … Read the full press release