Monthly Archives: September 2025

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

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu-based regimen shows 44% risk reduction and over three-year PFS in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s supplemental Biologics License Application for Enhertu plus pertuzumab has been accepted for Priority Review by the FDA for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. The application is supported by data from the … Read the full press release

ECTRIMS 2025: OCREVUS confirms benefit in advanced PPMS and paediatric MS as fenebrutinib shows durable two-year results

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented new data at ECTRIMS 2025 confirming that OCREVUS provides sustained protection against disability progression and maintains a consistent safety profile across multiple MS populations, including adults with advanced PPMS, children with RRMS, and women who are … Read the full press release

Fullstride Ventures unveils carboncup™, the first bra cup made with CO₂-based foam in collaboration with Borealis and Infinium

(IN BRIEF) Fullstride Ventures has introduced the carboncup™, the first bra cup made with a sustainable foam derived from captured carbon dioxide emissions. Developed in partnership with Borealis and Infinium, the innovation uses Infinium’s eNaphtha—a low-carbon feedstock produced from CO₂ … Read the full press release

Siedlce factory milestone: Stadler Polska reaches 1,000 vehicles as partnership with Koleje Mazowieckie expands

(IN BRIEF) Stadler Polska has celebrated the production of its 1,000th vehicle at the Siedlce plant during the TRAKO trade fair, marking the occasion with the delivery of a new five-car FLIRT electric train to Koleje Mazowieckie. The factory, established … Read the full press release

Lindner Group extends EPD portfolio with partitions, cleanroom systems, raised floors, and LinCrete concrete

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has expanded its Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), adding new verifications for partition and cleanroom systems, updated declarations for raised floor and LIGNA wood-based products, and the first EPD for its LinCrete glass fibre concrete. Verified … Read the full press release

Atos to lead €326 million European Commission cybersecurity contract with Leonardo as partner

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been awarded a €326 million cybersecurity contract by the European Commission under the CLOUD II DPS II MC17 framework, securing its role as lead provider for technical cybersecurity services to EU institutions. The four-year contract focuses … Read the full press release

Nokia and Boldyn Networks deploy private 5G at Callio FutureMINE to revolutionize safety and automation in underground mining

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Boldyn Networks have deployed a private 5G network at Callio FutureMINE in Pyhäjärvi, Finland, converting one of Europe’s deepest mines into a testbed for next-generation mining innovation. The network, powered by Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless and … Read the full press release

Merck and Siemens extend collaboration with new MoU to integrate AI and digital platforms for life sciences

(IN BRIEF) Merck and Siemens have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding that expands their collaboration in life sciences and focuses on accelerating digital transformation across drug discovery, development, and manufacturing. The partnership integrates Merck’s life science SaaS tools and … Read the full press release

Sanofi Ventures surpasses $1.4 billion with new capital to accelerate early-stage medical innovation

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has boosted its venture capital arm, Sanofi Ventures, with a new $625 million multi-year commitment, raising the fund’s assets under management to more than $1.4 billion. Since 2012, Sanofi Ventures has invested over $800 million in more … Read the full press release

University of Bristol prepares to open Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus as cornerstone of UK’s largest regeneration project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will open its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in September 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s largest regeneration project. Built on the former Royal Mail site beside Bristol Temple Meads, the 38,000 … Read the full press release

Enea extends Gold-level partnership with OISF to strengthen Suricata and advance global open-source cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Enea has extended its Gold-level partnership with the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), strengthening its role in supporting Suricata, the open-source engine widely used for network threat detection. The partnership combines financial backing with technical expertise to ensure … Read the full press release