Daily Archives: 4, February 2025

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Billion Euro Contract to Modernize Bundeswehr’s Communication Network

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major contract to support the Bundeswehr’s digitalization initiatives by providing a deployable communication network, known as TaWAN LBO, under a multi-billion-euro framework agreement. The first call-off, worth €1.88 billion, will see the delivery of … Read the full press release

SEB Leads Nordic Banks in Sustainable Financing, Strengthening Its Position Across the Region

(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its position as the leading advisor and research provider in sustainable financing across the Nordic region, according to the latest Prospera customer survey by Kantar Sifo. The bank achieved the highest score, outperforming its competitors, … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Renames Business Unit to Strengthen Commitment to Circular Economy and Clean Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has rebranded its Business Unit Energy Separation to Business Unit Circular Separation Technologies, reflecting its continued commitment to accelerating clean technologies and supporting the global transition to a net-zero future. The company aims to advance resource … Read the full press release

Rising Market Data Costs Threaten Innovation and Growth in European Equity Markets, New Report Finds

(IN BRIEF) A new report from Market Structure Partners (MSP) reveals that European stock exchanges are increasingly relying on market data sales to offset declining trading revenues, resulting in rising costs for equity market data. Despite reduced trading volumes, exchanges … Read the full press release

Servier Reinforces Commitment to Cancer Research and Patient Care on World Cancer Day

(IN BRIEF) On World Cancer Day, Servier reaffirms its commitment to the fight against cancer by focusing on oncology as a central part of its Research & Development efforts. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding the personal experiences of … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Eve Ammerman Receives Fellowship to Explore Quantum Technologies and Light Integration

(IN BRIEF) Eve Ammerman, a researcher at Empa, has received a two-year Young Scientist Fellowship to explore the intersection of quantum technologies and light. Her project seeks to enable quantum devices to communicate with existing technologies by combining nanographene molecules … Read the full press release

NIB and Hemsö Secure SEK 700 Million Loan for Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Sweden and Finland

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a SEK 700 million loan agreement with Hemsö Fastighets AB to finance several projects in Sweden and Finland, including the refurbishment of educational buildings in Helsinki and Turku and the construction … Read the full press release

SGS Launches Circularity Services to Drive Sustainability and Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched its Circularity services as part of the IMPACT NOW sustainability portfolio, combining its TIC expertise with over 30 years of sustainability leadership. This new service helps businesses transition to a circular economy, addressing waste reduction, … Read the full press release

SGS Expands PhotonAssay Technology to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability for East Coast Miners

(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its PhotonAssay technology to its laboratory in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in December 2024. PhotonAssay provides a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly method of analyzing gold, silver, and copper using high-energy X-rays. This … Read the full press release

Terna Secures Approval for Cold Ironing Project to Electrify Port of La Spezia and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Terna has received the first national authorization for its Cold Ironing project, which aims to electrify the Port of La Spezia in Italy. The Region of Liguria has approved the development of infrastructure that will provide 110 MW … Read the full press release

Logicor Completes Sustainable 40,000 m² Logistics Facility in Lelystad to Support Growing Supply Chain Demands

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed a 40,000 m² state-of-the-art logistics facility at Flevopoort business park in Lelystad, designed with flexibility, energy efficiency, and sustainability in mind. Located near key logistics hubs, the facility offers easy access to major transport routes … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Secures EUR 13 Million DEVEX Grant to Advance Danish-German Hydrogen Economy

(IN BRIEF) The HØST PtX Esbjerg project has been awarded up to EUR 13 million in DEVEX funding by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). This funding will support technical studies and front-end engineering design (FEED) work … Read the full press release

Amazon and Iberdrola Expand Renewable Energy Partnership with 476 MW in New PPAs Across Portugal and Spain

(IN BRIEF) Amazon and Iberdrola have expanded their renewable energy partnership with new power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Portugal and Spain, adding 476 MW of renewable capacity to their collaboration. The new agreements include Amazon’s first PPA in Portugal for … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Recommended for EU Approval as Breakthrough Treatment for Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for approval as a monotherapy to treat limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) in patients whose disease … Read the full press release

HAROPA PORT Awards €183 Million Contract for Sustainable River Link to Port 2000 in Le Havre

(IN BRIEF) HAROPA PORT has awarded a €183 million contract to a consortium led by VINCI Construction and DEME to create a 1.8 km river channel linking Port 2000 in Le Havre directly to the Seine river basin. The project, … Read the full press release

M&S and YoungMinds Launch Design Competition to Raise Mental Health Awareness Through Hello Yellow Collection

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) and YoungMinds have launched a competition for young people across the UK to design a sweatshirt or hoodie for the 2025 Hello Yellow kidswear collection. This initiative, which coincides with World Mental Health Day, … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Advances Sustainability with Updated Emissions Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has made significant strides in its sustainability goals by receiving approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated emissions reduction targets. The company has refined its targets, breaking down emissions into FLAG and non-FLAG … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Achieves World-First EASA Certification for ENGINeUS 100 Electric Motor

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world-first certification for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first motor approved to power new air mobility solutions. Following extensive testing … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Expands U.S. E-Commerce Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions of Carbel and United Customs Services

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann has expanded its presence in the U.S. by acquiring Carbel LLC and United Customs Services through its subsidiary Arvato, marking a significant step into the growing e-commerce services market for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle industries. The acquisitions, … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Closes $612 Million Financing for MN8 Energy’s Solar Projects in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has closed a $612 million construction bridge financing deal to support MN8 Energy’s solar energy projects across North Carolina, Kentucky, and Illinois. The financing will aid the development of three photovoltaic … Read the full press release