Daily Archives: 25, September 2025

HSBC and IBM deliver world-first quantum breakthrough in corporate bond trading with 34% predictive improvement

(IN BRIEF) HSBC, in partnership with IBM, has delivered the first empirical evidence that quantum computers can add measurable value to financial markets, demonstrating up to a 34% improvement in predicting bond trade outcomes compared to standard classical methods. The … Read the full press release

Scania showcases expanded e-mobility and hybrid portfolio with surprise launch planned at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Scania will present its most advanced portfolio to date at Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, showcasing new electric, hybrid, and combustion-based solutions for people transport. The company will stage the live launch of a new electric product at … Read the full press release

SMEs hold untapped £60 billion investment potential as Barclays calls for policy support and confidence boost

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ latest report argues that raising SME investment to the same level as larger firms could unlock an additional £60 billion annually for the UK economy. While overall business investment reached record highs in 2024 and continues to … Read the full press release

RWE completes monopile installation at Thor offshore wind farm, paving way for Denmark’s largest renewable energy project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed the installation of all 72 monopile foundations for the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark, achieving the milestone within just five months. Located 22 kilometres off the Jutland coast, Thor is being jointly developed … Read the full press release

Monthly BASF podcast hosted by Joe Hanson replaces Creating Chemistry magazine with accessible storytelling on the green transition

(IN BRIEF) BASF will launch its new podcast SUBSTANCE in September, offering monthly English-language episodes on sustainability, science, and global challenges. Hosted by science communicator Joe Hanson, the first season includes eight episodes covering topics such as hydrogen, plastics, and … Read the full press release

Airbus recognizes BASF’s Chemetall brand with tenth consecutive SQIP Award for excellence in aerospace supply chain

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, the Surface Treatment business of BASF Coatings, has once again received Airbus’ SQIP Award, marking its tenth consecutive recognition for outstanding quality and delivery performance. The award, presented in Toulouse, highlights Chemetall’s trusted role in supplying Airbus … Read the full press release

T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 1, 2025, marking a quarter century of technological leadership in Europe. Established in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, the company pioneered the convergence … Read the full press release

Sale of duagon to Knorr-Bremse underscores DBAG’s IndustryTech strategy and buy-and-build success

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has successfully exited its investment in duagon, selling its stake from DBAG Fund VII to Knorr-Bremse AG. The deal demonstrates DBAG’s ability to achieve strategic exits despite a European private equity market dominated by … Read the full press release

Baleine field strengthens West African energy supply as Vitol joins Eni and Petroci in major partnership

(IN BRIEF) Vitol has acquired a 30 percent stake in the Baleine offshore project in Côte d’Ivoire from Eni, joining Petroci in a partnership that underscores the project’s national and regional importance. Now structured as Eni 47.25 percent, Vitol 30 … Read the full press release

LANXESS celebrates 75 years of Mesamoll while unveiling advanced additives and pigments for modern plastics at K 2025

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS will present its expanded plastics portfolio at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, featuring flame retardants, plasticizers, stabilizers, and advanced pigment solutions. Key highlights include Levagard 2100, a next-generation reactive flame retardant for polyurethane foams, and Emerald Innovation 5000, … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Polska delivers 5,000th low-pressure turbine module for PW1100G-JM engine program

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has celebrated the delivery of its 5,000th low-pressure turbine module for Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM engine at its Tajecina facility near Rzeszów, Poland. The milestone underscores the importance of MTU Aero Engines Polska, which is … Read the full press release

BER Airport strengthens sustainability strategy with FUSO eCanter electric truck in daily waste operations

(IN BRIEF) Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB), operator of BER Airport, has successfully integrated a FUSO eCanter 7.5-ton electric light truck into its daily waste management operations, proving its efficiency and reliability over 18 months of continuous service. With a … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research study reveals breakthrough approach to treating deadly pancreatic cancer

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has uncovered a promising new treatment target for pancreatic cancer, identifying the protein SPP1 as a driver of tumour spread and poor survival. In studies using tumour samples, organoids, and animal models, … Read the full press release

University of St.Gallen to receive sustainable temporary teaching facility with CHF 28 million cantonal loan

(IN BRIEF) The University of St.Gallen continues to face a shortage of teaching space due to rising student numbers and the addition of new programs such as IT. To ensure adequate facilities until the Platztor campus opens in 2032 and … Read the full press release

Neumann Bygg strengthens Oslo region presence with eco-friendly Sarpsborg hub for STARK Group

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has strengthened its Norwegian operations with the opening of a flagship branch in Sarpsborg, managed by Neumann Bygg. The 6,300 m² facility is the company’s 20th outlet in Norway and its third in the Oslo region, … Read the full press release

Schroders expands ETF capabilities to Europe, debuting Global Equity and Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETFs

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has launched its first active ETFs in Europe, bringing two of its flagship strategies — the $24 billion QEP Global Core equity strategy and the $3 billion Global Investment Grade Corporate Bond strategy — into UCITS ETF … Read the full press release

SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook examines industrial decarbonisation challenges and U.S. policy impact on clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) SEB has published its latest Sustainable Finance Outlook, exploring innovative approaches to financing industrial decarbonisation and analysing the impact of shifting global policies. The report highlights the challenges companies face in hard-to-abate sectors, where technology costs vary and … Read the full press release

Hydro’s Corridor program expands with new partners to advance inclusive growth and biodiversity protection in the Brazilian Amazon

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Corridor program, launched in 2024, has welcomed three new partners – Belterra Agroflorestas, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui Foundation – during New York Climate Week 2025. The initiative, co-led by Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, and NGOs such as IPAM … Read the full press release

SGS secures top AAA rating from MSCI and maintains FTSE4Good inclusion, reinforcing global ESG leadership

(IN BRIEF) SGS has reaffirmed its position as a leader in sustainability and ESG performance by achieving the highest AAA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the sixth consecutive year and securing a place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for … Read the full press release

EBRD and Credit Agricole Ukraine provide fresh financing to support Dniprovska Group’s recovery and expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a US$5 million guarantee to support a US$12.256 million loan from Credit Agricole Ukraine to Dniprovska Group, a leading agricultural producer that has overcome severe war-related losses. The financing … Read the full press release