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MAN Expands Salzgitter Logistics Hub to Support Growth in Zero-Emission Vehicles and TRATON Modular System Integration

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has expanded its logistics center in Salzgitter, increasing its size by 53,000 square meters, now totaling 235,000 square meters. This expansion will support the growth of MAN’s zero-emission vehicle technologies, including electric trucks, buses, … Read the full press release

Banco Azteca y Ricardo Salinas Pliego: Nuevas Revelaciones Aumentan la Preocupación por Riesgos Legales y Financieros

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Ricardo Salinas Pliego, el empresario mexicano y propietario de Banco Azteca, enfrenta un creciente escrutinio internacional debido a sus intentos de bloquear citaciones judiciales en una investigación por fraude en EE. UU. Analistas legales sugieren que esto … Read the full press release

Vienna Stock Exchange Welcomes Swiss Market Index Stocks Following Regulatory Changes

(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange has expanded its global market offering by allowing the trading of all stocks in the Swiss Market Index (SMI), which includes leading companies like Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, and UBS. This follows the Swiss Federal … Read the full press release

MAHLE Launches E-CARE Fluid Service Unit for Efficient Cooling System Maintenance in All Vehicle Types

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has introduced the E-CARE Fluid, an advanced service unit designed for the automated emptying and filling of cooling systems in vehicles of all types. The device supports the maintenance of internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, offering … Read the full press release

Evonik Introduces New AERODISP® Dispersions for Enhanced Waterborne Inkjet Ink Receptive Coatings

(IN BRIEF) Evonik Coating Additives has introduced four new AERODISP® dispersions, designed to enhance waterborne inkjet ink receptive coatings by improving dot sharpness and resolution. Available in both anionic and cationic variants, these dispersions are compatible with a wide range … Read the full press release

Evonik Completes Global Transition of PU-Additive Production to Green Electricity, Strengthening Sustainability Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has completed the transition of its global PU-additive production sites to green electricity, aligning with its sustainability goals of reducing emissions and improving production efficiency. This shift applies to the company’s amine and silicone platforms, and includes … Read the full press release

EIB Mobilizes €200 Million for French Farming and Bioeconomy, Focusing on Youth and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

A-Train AB Secures NIB Financing to Upgrade Stockholm Airport Rail Link

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a SEK 560.5 million (€51 million) loan to A-Train AB to finance seven new high-speed electric trains for the Arlanda express rail connection between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and Stockholm Central Station. … Read the full press release

Helsinki’s Biomedicum 1 to Slash Energy Use by 60% Thanks to NIB-Financed Renovation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has granted an €8 million loan to Kiinteistö Oy Biomedicum Helsinki to finance the renovation of Biomedicum 1, a key research and education building in the Meilahti medical campus. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release

BBVA Secures Global Tier IV Gold Recognition Again with Eco-Friendly Data Center Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has renewed the Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability from the Uptime Institute for its Data Processing Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid. This honor, awarded to data centers that meet stringent operational and energy efficiency standards, … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Leads Turkish Finance Sector in Workplace Safety Recognition

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been awarded the prestigious International Safety Award from the British Safety Council for the sixth year in a row, becoming the only financial institution among 350 Turkish applicants to achieve this recognition in 2025. This … Read the full press release

EIF Joins Forces with Alfa Framtak to Launch First-Ever Private Equity Fund Commitment in Iceland

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has made its first-ever private equity fund investment in Iceland, committing €30 million to Alfa Framtak’s AF3 fund under the European Commission’s InvestEU programme. With a total first close of €145 million, AF3 … Read the full press release

EBRD Clears Path for First-Ever Expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has secured the necessary shareholder approval to amend its statutes and expand operations into select sub-Saharan African countries and Iraq. This move, set to take effect in three months, follows the approval of the amendment by … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Climate-Proofing Efforts for Ports of Volos, Patras, and Alexandroupoli

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is teaming up with Growthfund to carry out Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments for the ports of Volos, Alexandroupoli, and Patras in Greece. The initiative will identify physical climate risks, propose adaptation measures, and … Read the full press release

EIB Joins LeapFrog to Drive Climate Innovation Across Africa and Asia with $60M Commitment

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has pledged $60 million to support LeapFrog Investments’ Climate Investment Strategy, a fund aiming to deploy $500 million for green technologies across Africa and Asia. Joined by partners such as IFC, Temasek, and SIFEM, … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Appoints Bernhard Kaufmann as New Group Chief Risk Officer, Effective October 2025

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Bernhard Kaufmann as its next Group Chief Risk Officer, effective 1 October 2025. Kaufmann, who currently holds the same role at Helvetia and has served as CRO at NN Group and … Read the full press release

Gwinnett County Deploys 400-Intersection Smart Corridor with Kapsch TrafficCom’s Connected Tech

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed the deployment of a large-scale smart corridor in Gwinnett County, Georgia, spanning nearly 400 intersections. The project equips 180 public and emergency fleet vehicles with onboard CV technology and includes applications like emergency vehicle … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Marks Earth Day with a Continued Commitment to Powering the Planet Responsibly

(IN BRIEF) In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Lightsource bp highlights its commitment to responsible renewable energy development under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The company has delivered over 11.5GW of clean energy worldwide, with a sustainability-first approach … Read the full press release

Exeter Research Collaboration Explores Human Perspective and Awe in Nature

(IN BRIEF) Launching on Earth Day 2025, Perspective Shifts is a new creative research collaboration between the University of Exeter and Falmouth University. Dr Emmylou Rahtz and illustrator Phyllida Bluemel will explore how human perception of scale and awe in … Read the full press release