(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in partnership with FC Bayern Munich, has launched a project to build a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The charging park, featuring high-power and megawatt … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Vlaskamp, Allianz Arenal, Dr. Markus Söder, electric vehicle charging hub, FC Bayern, Jan-Christian Dreesen, MAN Truck & Bus, partnership, sports, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Tristan le Masne as the new Managing Director for Southern Africa, succeeding Bernard Peille. Tristan, previously Vice President for Finance in Alstom’s AMECA region, will lead the company’s operations in South Africa, focusing on localization, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group is advancing its commitment to decarbonizing public transport in the Czech Republic by introducing 16 new electric buses in the city of Kladno, marking the country’s largest single purchase of such vehicles. These buses will operate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has been awarded a gold rating by EcoVadis, a leading global provider of sustainability assessments, for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score by 7 points in 2024, achieving 78 points, which places it … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis, Fleming Voetmann, sustainability, VELUX Group
(IN BRIEF) Professor Emily Rayfield of the University of Bristol has been awarded the prestigious Gabor Medal by the Royal Society for her pioneering work in integrating engineering and computational methods into palaeobiology. Her research, particularly in finite element modeling, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced the acquisition of Födisch Group, a leading German company specializing in advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. This acquisition will strengthen ABB’s position in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), allowing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kudelski IoT’s KSE5 Security IP has received high assurance certification after rigorous testing by Applus+ Laboratories, confirming its robustness for use in critical industries like automotive, medical, and defense. The security solution meets stringent criteria for Common Criteria … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Frédéric Thomas, Kudelski Group, Kudelski IoT, Security IP, semiconductor manufacturers
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Allseas for the onshore disposal of a 12,000 metric tonne topside structure, with an option for a second topside, potentially totaling up to 30,000 metric tonnes. The project … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Austrian retailer BILLA provided free packed lunches to 44 Ukrainian children from Kharkiv and Odessa during their holiday in Austria, organized by Österreichische Kinderfreunde in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy. The children, who spent time in Carinthia and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Ukraine
Tagged Austria, BILLA, Daniela Gruber-Pruner, Free Meals, Ludmil Krastev, partnership, retail, REWE International, sustainablity, Ukrainian children
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant investment in Uzbekistan’s first renewable hydrogen facility, marking a pioneering effort in Central Asia’s transition to greener energy sources. The project, developed in partnership with ACWA … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ACWA Power, Central Asia, EBRD, Nandita Parshad, partnership, Renewable Hydrogen Facility, sustainablity, Uzbekistan, Uzkimyosanoat
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Martin Douglass as the new Head of Financial Sponsors M&A. With nearly 15 years of investment banking experience, Douglass joins Barclays from Morgan Stanley, where he was a Managing Director. In his new role, Douglass … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Dan Grabos, Head of Financial Sponsors, leadership, M&A, Martin Douglass
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have acquired equity stakes in Bank of Palestine to support its capital base amid the challenging economic conditions in the region. The investment will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of Palestine, EBRD, economy, Francis Malige, Hashim Shawa, IFC, investment, Palestine, partnership, SMEs, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has announced its acquisition of Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, to bolster its expertise in data-driven digital transformations. The acquisition will enhance Capgemini’s ability to support large-scale SAP migrations, particularly to SAP S/4HANA, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Aiman Ezzat, Capgemini, Data-Driven Transformation, Kevin Campbell, partnership, Syniti, USA
(IN BRIEF) Bergen Engines has been contracted to supply a hybrid propulsion engine for Havbryn AS’s new stern trawler, highlighting advancements in maritime sustainability. The vessel, set for delivery in 2026, will feature state-of-the-art technology to reduce fuel consumption and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bergen Engines, Havbryn AS, Hybrid Stern Trawler, maritime, partnership, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM AIR CARGO has launched its first transpacific service, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago, following the delivery of a new Boeing 777-200F on August 18, 2024. This marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Boeing 777-200F, Chicago, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, Hong Kong, partnership, sustainablity, travel
(IN BRIEF) Achmea has announced a restructuring of its subsidiary, Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance B.V., to support its growth in the mortgage and real estate sectors. Effective October 1, 2024, the mortgage and real estate activities will be … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Real Estate
Tagged Achmea, Financial, investment, mortgages, real estate, Syntrus Achmea
(IN BRIEF) In Switzerland, as the number of bank branches, post offices, and ATMs has significantly decreased in recent years. The collaboration aims to develop new, efficient, and sustainable approaches to ensure long-term access to cash for Swiss citizens. A … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ATM Pooling, cash, Diebold Nixdorf, innovative, partnership, SIX, sustainablity, Switzerland, USA
(IN BRIEF) Roche has received approval from the European Commission for PiaSky® (crovalimab), a novel treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), making it the first monthly subcutaneous (SC) treatment available in the European Union. PiaSky, which can be self-administered by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged EU, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH), PiaSky, Roche, safety
(IN BRIEF) The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza will feature unique trophies named “VROOOM,” designed by artist Andrea Sala to symbolize speed and power. These trophies, made from Valchromat and chromed aluminum, are part of Pirelli’s ongoing collaboration with … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'VROOOM' Trophies, 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Andrea Sala, art, Monza, partnership, Pirelli, Pirelli HangarBicocca, speed, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved by SIX Swiss Exchange as one of only two sustainability experts to act as official reviewers for the new ‘1.5°C Climate Equity’ flag. This flag allows Swiss-listed companies to demonstrate their commitment to limiting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Climate Equity Flag, Efforts, Géraldine Picaud, partnership, SGS, SIX Swiss Exchange, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Harvest, a leading FinTech company in France, is entering a new growth phase after partnering with global private equity firms TA Associates and Montagu Private Equity. This new partnership comes after five years of successful growth under the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Antoine de Peguilhan, fintech, Harvest, Maxime Cancre, Montagu, partnership, TA Associates, Virginie Fauvel
(IN BRIEF) A Spanish hospital has successfully used an AI-powered virtual voice assistant, LOLA, to monitor patients after heart surgery, leading to early detection of complications and high patient satisfaction. This innovative approach has allowed for quicker hospital discharges and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Management, News, Science, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Dr. Balmis General University Hospital, Dr. Herrero Brocal, Dr. Marta Herrero Brocal, ESC, LOLA, partnership, patient monitoring, Post-Heart Surgery Care, Spain, Virtual Assistant
(IN BRIEF) Two European studies presented at the ESC Congress 2024 reveal the significant impact of urban noise pollution on cardiovascular health. The DECIBEL-MI study from Germany found that young heart attack patients had been exposed to higher levels of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cardiovascular risk, DECIBEL-MI study, ENVI-MI study, ESC, France, Germany, heart health, noise pollution
(IN BRIEF) The HYBRIT initiative, a collaboration between SSAB, LKAB, and Vattenfall, has reported successful results from six years of research aimed at creating fossil-free iron and steel production. The project has demonstrated that using fossil-free hydrogen and electricity to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden
Tagged and Vattenfall, Andreas Regnell, fossil-free, HYBRIT, industrialization, Klara Helstad, LKAB, partnership, SSAB, steel production, sustainability, Ulf Spolander
(IN BRIEF) BBVA actively participated in the KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining) conference, held in Barcelona from August 25 to 29, 2024. The bank sponsored the event’s Finance Day, which focused on the applications of AI and machine learning … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI innovation, Awards, Barcelona, BBVA, Financial Tech, Jon Ander Beracoechea, KDD (Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining) Conference, keadership
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has secured external verification of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for the fourth consecutive year through the Achilles Carbon Reduce scheme, in line with ISO 14064-1:2018 standards. This verified data underpins the company’s net zero strategy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged GRAHAM, sustainability, Verified Emissions Data
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has won a significant contract to produce exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for a major car manufacturer, valued in the low three-digit million euro range. The contract will run from January 2026 to December 2031, with Rheinmetall … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Mobility House has restructured into four specialized business units—The Mobility House Energy, Solutions, Charging, and North America—to better serve the evolving energy and mobility markets. This reorganization aims to enhance flexibility and support the company’s goal of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Daniel Heydenreich, Dr. Herbert Diess, Dr. Raphael Hollinger, England, France, Germany, Gregor Hintler, Heiko Bayer, INNOVATION, leadership, The Mobility House, The Mobility House Charging, The Mobility House Energy, The Mobility House North America, The Mobility House Solutions, Thomas Raffeiner, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is enhancing sustainability with its TRP-4010 On-Board Unit (OBU) for toll collection, which has the smallest carbon footprint in its category. The company has introduced a refurbishment program that extends the lifecycle of these units, reducing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Euronext and Nord Pool have announced the launch of a new Nordic and Baltic power derivatives market, named Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures. The market will be hosted on Euronext’s Optiq® trading platform and cleared by Euronext Clearing. … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Norway, Portugal
Tagged Baltic Camille Beudin, Euronext, Nord Pool, Nordic, partnership, Power Market, sustainability, Tom Darell
(IN BRIEF) GIGA Storage and TenneT have signed the first-ever time-based grid connection contract, allowing GIGA Storage’s 300 MW battery project, GIGA Leopard, to efficiently connect to the electricity grid in Delfzijl, Netherlands. This innovative contract, part of a national … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A DNV survey reveals that nearly half of senior energy professionals plan to integrate AI-driven applications into their operations within the next year. The survey also highlights a growing divide between “Digital Leaders,” who are excelling in digitalization … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa has appointed Matthias Sulzer as the new Head of the Engineering Sciences Department, effective January 1, 2025. Sulzer, an expert in energy and building technology, will succeed Peter Richner, who will retire in March 2025. Sulzer will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Empa, Head of Engineering Sciences Department, leadership, Matthias Sulzer, Peter Richner
(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has secured two significant contracts: one in Australia to build the second phase of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen, featuring a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and another in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 250,000 common shares for €7.5 million as part of its ongoing €1 billion share buyback program. This brings the total repurchased shares to 25.7 million, with a cumulative spend of €720.5 million. The buyback … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Chubb has appointed Amelie Fava-Verde as Senior Vice President of North America Chubb Resilience Services, a new role focused on enhancing the company’s risk engineering and resilience capabilities. With over 20 years of experience in environmental risk and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Amelie Fava-Verde, appointment, Chubb, insurance, leadership, Paul O’Neill
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will showcase its latest rail transportation technologies at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, focusing on enhancing reliability, sustainability, and availability in rail systems. Highlights include the TAROL axlebox bearings, which are known for their durability and low maintenance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, ASIA, Awards, CHINA, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, safety, Specialty Resins Facility, sustainability, Terry Lin
(IN BRIEF) BMW Group Plant Hams Hall has introduced SpOTTO, an autonomous robodog developed by Boston Dynamics, to enhance production monitoring and data collection. SpOTTO, equipped with advanced sensors, plays a key role in maintaining the plant’s operations and contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BMW Group, BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, Gustav Otto, Production Monitoring, Robodog, SpOTTO
(IN BRIEF) Marel has unified its Retail and Food Service Solutions (RFS) and Fish divisions under the leadership of Jesper Hjortshoj to streamline operations and enhance customer value. Jesper, who has been with Marel for 18 years, will also continue … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Iceland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged appointment, Arni Sigurdsson, Fish Divisions, Food Service Solutions, Jesper Hjortshoj, leadership, Marel, Olafur Sigurdarson, retail
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