(IN BRIEF) Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, focusing on transforming heating systems in major cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. E.ON’s latest data highlights the prevalence of district heating and the adoption of heat pumps, alongside challenges … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2045 goal, Berlin, buildings, climate neutrality, CO2 emissions, CO2 reduction, Cologne, decarbonization, digital energy management systems, digital tools, district heating, E.ON, E.ON heat map, energy efficiency, energy solutions, financial benefits, fossil fuel heating systems, gas, German government, Germany, Hamburg, heat pumps, heat transition, heating plans, heating technologies, local authorities, major cities, Marc Spieker, Munich, oil, primary energy consumption, private homeowners, renovation, renovation rates, RWTH Aachen University, sustainability, sustainable heating plans., transparency, urban centers
(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Pankaj Banerjee as Group Chief Agency Officer, effective September 30, 2024. Reporting to Lilian Ng, Managing Director of the Strategic Business Group, Banerjee will lead Prudential’s strategy in enhancing agency operations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has attained the prestigious EcoVadis Platinum rating with an impressive score of 80 points, placing it among the top one percent of over 73,000 companies globally assessed. This recognition marks a significant advancement from Silver in 2021 … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Circularity, continuous improvement, decarbonization, DEGREE framework, EcoVadis, EcoVadis assessment, energy efficiency, Environment, ESG targets, ethics, Eva Riesenhuber, Global Head of Sustainability, Global Reporting Initiative, global sustainability, GRI standards, ILO conventions, International Labour Organization, international standards, ISO 26000, labor and human rights, performance analysis, Platinum medal, resource efficiency, Siemens, societal impact, sustainability rating, sustainable procurement, technology company, UN Global Compact Principles
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has renewed its lease agreement with BSH Hausgeräte GmbH for a 52,000 sqm logistics property in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany. This renewal includes a Green Lease clause, committing both parties to resource conservation and energy optimization, thus contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bosch Group, Brandenburg, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, climate protection, competitive pricing, comprehensive solutions, Country Manager Germany, economic growth, economic hub, energy consumption, energy optimization, Germany, Green Lease clause, lease agreement, Logicor, logistics, logistics property, Moritz Heißenberg, natural resources, Nauen, resource conservation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, strategic value, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kembara Fund I FCR, a €1 billion deep tech and climate-focused fund managed by Spain-based Alma Mundi Ventures, has secured a €350 million commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF). As the first Spanish fund to be selected … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, Alma Mundi Ventures, artificial intelligence, Atomico Growth VI, biotechnology, Capital Markets Union, capital-intensive businesses, cleantech, Climate Innovation, competitiveness, Cybersecurity, deep tech, digital technologies, digital transformation, EIF, engineering breakthroughs, ETCI, Europe, European Investment Fund, European Tech Champion Initiative, European tech champions, Factorial, financial technologies, France, frontier technologies, FSI II, Germany, growth-stage startups, Healthcare, Inke, intellectual property, Javier Santiso, Keensight Nova VI, Kembara Fund I FCR, life sciences, Marjut Falkstedt, Mundi Ventures, next-generation energy systems, public and private resources, quantum technologies, robotics, scientific breakthroughs, Space tech, Spain, Startups, strategic autonomy, Sweden, tech ecosystem, transformative ventures
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone UK has introduced Secure Net Home, a new digital security solution for Pro II broadband users. The service offers advanced parental controls for over 150 connected devices, enabling features such as ‘Pause the Internet,’ ‘Focus Time,’ and … Read the full press release
Posted in Entertainment, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged comprehensive security, Cybersecurity, digital security, international availability, malicious websites, malware, Mobile Security, online safety, online threats, PARENTAL CONTROLS, phishing attacks, Pro II broadband, screen time management, Secure Net Home, Secure Net Mobile, UK Customers, Vodafone UK, Wi-Fi connected devices, Wi-Fi protection
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a contract with Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to implement a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system on Berlin’s U5 and U8 metro lines. The Trainguard MT CBTC solution will enable semi-automated operations by 2029 on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automated train operations, Berlin metro, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, BVG, CBTC, Communications-Based Train Control, digital signaling, emergency braking, freight, GoA2, Grade of Automation 2, intelligent mobility solutions mass transit, Michael Peter, rail infrastructure, Siemens Mobility, train control system, Trainguard MT, U5 metro line, U8 metro line
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory services to the Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) in Greece to support its €2 billion, 10-year investment programme. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of Athens’ water … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment
Tagged advisory services, Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company, climate adaptation, climate change adaptation, Climate risks, climate-resilient water systems, droughts, EIB, European Investment Bank, EYDAP, Harry Sachinis, heatwaves, InvestEU Advisory Hub, InvestEU programme, investment barriers, investment gaps, Investment programme, Ioannis Tsakiris, market failures, optimize efficiency, pipeline network, prioritize actions, Technical Assistance, water scarcity, water security, water supply resilience
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized as the world’s most socially responsible technology company in the first Social Ranking 2024 by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). Out of 173 ICT companies assessed, Telefónica’s strong performance in human rights, decent work … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Global ICT Sector, Social Responsibility Rankings, sustainability, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone UK and Virgin Media O2 have extended and enhanced their mobile network sharing agreement for over a decade, aimed at improving mobile coverage and service quality across the UK. The agreement, contingent on regulatory approval for Vodafone … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A joint study by Vodafone Business and the London School of Economics has uncovered a significant “Trust Gap” between businesses and their customers, averaging 11 percentage points across global markets. This gap highlights businesses’ underestimation of the importance … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Amanda Jobbins, businesses, customers, London School of Economics (LSE), Matthew Syed, vodafone, Vodafone Business
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged AMG Critical Materials NV, AMG's Enabled CO2 Reduction Portfolio, BASF, BASF Renewable Energy GmbH, carbon footprint, climate protection, CO2 abatement targets, CO2 emissions reduction, ECO2RP, EU taxonomy, Germany, Global Direct Procurement Plastic Additives, GoO, Graphit Kropfmühl, graphite production, Guarantees of Origin, Hauzenberg, Horatio Evers, insulation products, Neopor, Net zero emissions, Renewable Energy Certificates, renewable power, sustainability, Thomas Junker, Yong Liu
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG and Boson Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on converting non-recyclable waste into clean hydrogen energy. Utilizing Siemens’ advanced technology and consultancy services, including automation and digitalization from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ACHEMA Fair, automation, Axel Lorenz, Boson Energy, circular economy, clean energy, CO₂ reduction, digital services, digitalization, distributed production, electric vehicle charging, electrification, fast charging, fossil fuels, Frankfurt, Germany, global carbon footprint, green energy transition, grid stability, HPAG, Hydrogen by Plasma Assisted Gasification, hydrogen-powered, Jan Grimbrandt, local energy security, non-recyclable waste, Poland, scalable solutions, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, standardization, sustainable hydrogen
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank, in collaboration with Teach First Deutschland and GermanDream, has introduced “Dialog Leben,” a project aimed at promoting democratic values in schools situated in less privileged areas. The initiative focuses on “dialogues on values,” where students engage … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Germany, Society
Tagged 000 young people, 590, antisemitism, CSR education program, democratic values, Deutsche Bank, Dialog Leben, dialogue, digital storytelling, discrimination, Equal opportunities, extremism, Freedom, GermanDream, GermanDream training, Holocaust education, less privileged areas, Marion Schmidt, pluralism, political education, Populism, racism, SCHOOLS, social inequality, Teach First Deutschland, Teach First fellows, tolerance, workshops, ZWEITZEUGEN e.V.
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Danish corporate bank kompasbank a/s have partnered to provide at least €175 million in new loans to Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Supported by the InvestEU programme, the three portfolio guarantee … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business
Tagged climate change mitigation, climate mitigation, Danish economy, Danish SMEs, economic growth, education investments, EIF, European Investment Fund, financing, green and sustainable transformation, green transition, InvestEU programme, job creation, kompasbank, Marjut Falkstedt, Michael Hurup Andersen, Nordics, portfolio guarantee agreements, reduced interest rates, riskier lending segments, small businesses, start-ups, sustainability, targeted financing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded Belgium-based medtech company Nyxoah €37.5 million in venture-debt financing to support the development of innovative treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This funding, backed by the InvestEU Life Sciences programme, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech
Tagged Belgium, commercialization, EIB, equity offering, Europe, European Investment Bank, financing, Genio system, hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy, INNOVATION, InvestEU, InvestEU Life Sciences programme, life sciences, manufacturing capacity, medtech, Nyxoah, obstructive sleep apnea, Olivier Taelman, OSA, production capacity, research and development, Robert de Groot, technological innovation, US, venture-debt financing
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, has released detailed instructions for the payment of a 1.25 lei per share dividend for the 2023 financial year. The dividend will be paid on 22 July 2024 to … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, class A shareholders, class B shareholders, Class B shares, Depozitarul Central S.A., DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi share dividend for FY 2023, dividend, Serghei Bulgac, share dividend, telecommunication services, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading provider of telecommunication services in Europe, announced that executive directors exercised their share options, with Mr. Serghei Bulgac receiving 80,000 class B shares and Mr. Valentin Popoviciu receiving 70,000 shares for 2023. These … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Class B shares, conditional share options, conditional stock options, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., executive directors, Serghei Bulgac, stock option plan, telecommunication services, Valentin Popoviciu
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Avaloq have jointly launched the Independent Valuation Service for financial instruments, addressing the global need for impartial end-of-day valuations. This service, accessible via the CONNEXOR API, supports asset managers, custodians, and financial institutions in client reporting, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group showcased a range of innovative fire protection solutions at this year’s FeuerTrutz exhibition held at the Nuremberg exhibition center from June 26th to 27th. Drawing an international audience of approximately 6,300 visitors from 44 countries, … Read the full press release
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