Daily Archives: 3, February 2026

Garanti BBVA surpasses TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance and reinforces long-term climate and nature-focused strategy

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has surpassed TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance as of January 2026, in line with its updated TL 3.5 trillion target for 2018–2029, reflecting its long-term commitment to financing projects with positive environmental and social impact. … Read the full press release

New Swedish funding strengthens Nefco’s role in rebuilding Ukraine with focus on decentralisation and environmental resilience

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has pledged an additional SEK 700 million (approximately EUR 65 million) to Nefco to support Ukraine’s green recovery, bringing total Swedish funding for Nefco’s programme to EUR 82.3 million, with a focus on sustainable waste management, decentralisation, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool researchers join £11 million NIHR programme to build the new Centre for Equity in Mental Health at Huddersfield

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool Professors Mark Gabbay and Dan Joyce will take on central roles in a new £11 million NIHR-funded mental health research initiative linked to the University of Huddersfield’s forthcoming Centre for Equity in Mental Health, bringing … Read the full press release

Otto Group appoints digital retail expert Philipp Andrée to Executive Board for Brands and Retail

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Philipp Andrée will join the Otto Group Executive Board on 1 April as Member for Brands and Retail, succeeding Sergio Bucher, who will retire from the Executive Board but continue advising the Group as a Supervisory Board … Read the full press release

TUM launches Center for Alpine Forest Management to safeguard Bavaria’s protective mountain forests under climate change

(IN BRIEF) TUM has launched the Center for Alpine Forest Management with support from the Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation to study how climate change is affecting Bavaria’s protective mountain forests and to develop strategies for their long-term preservation. The center brings … Read the full press release

Inaugural EAPCI Summit 2026 to bridge ESC guidelines and real-world practice in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions will hold its first official summit under the European Society of Cardiology in Munich on 19–20 February 2026, bringing together leading and emerging specialists in interventional cardiology to focus on education, … Read the full press release

Sika strengthens supply chain and regional presence with new production facilities in five high-growth markets

(IN BRIEF) Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network with five new production facilities in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania, reinforcing its supply chain and increasing capacity in key growth markets. The new sites are designed to … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies advances portfolio transformation with stricter sustainability methodology and deeper customer insights

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has advanced its sustainability strategy by updating its portfolio assessment methodology with stricter, independently audited criteria and by expanding its digital reporting platform, HEART, to include use-phase emissions in addition to cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprints. … Read the full press release

Ørsted sells its European onshore wind, solar, and battery portfolio to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to refocus on offshore wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has agreed to sell its entire European onshore renewable energy business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for EUR 1.44 billion, with expected closing in Q2 2026 subject to regulatory approval, marking the completion of its previously announced divestment … Read the full press release

ECTAA and WEX launch two-year partnership to strengthen digital payments and cash flow management across European travel intermediaries

(IN BRIEF) ECTAA and WEX have launched a two-year strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the digital and financial maturity of the European travel intermediary sector by promoting secure, compliant, and efficient payment solutions, particularly virtual card technology. The collaboration will … Read the full press release