(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been selected as a key partner in the alliance spearheading the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, a major initiative aimed at overhauling the region’s railway network. This selection underscores Sweco’s role in providing high-level expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Estonia, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology
Tagged alliance, economic development, engineering, environmental sustainability, Estonia, European connection, multidisciplinary projects, planning, Rail Baltica, rail network, Sustainable Design, Sweco, transport infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Andrea Caroni has been named an Honorary Professor at the University of St. Gallen in acknowledgment of his significant contributions to both the academic and business worlds. The appointment honors his longstanding commitment to integrating rigorous academic research … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV has issued an approval in principle for a newly developed LCO₂ carrier design, a project undertaken by Shell and Brevik Engineering. The vessel design has been rigorously evaluated and is recognized for meeting the stringent safety, technical, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged approval in principle, Brevik Engineering, carbon capture, DNV, environmental technology, greenhouse gas reduction, innovative design, LCO2 carrier, liquid carbon dioxide, maritime transport, Shell, sustainable energy
(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has announced the return of the SAFE STEPS Disaster Tech Awards for 2025. The awards, which feature two tracks—“Climate & Health” and “Smart Resilience”—will be held on 11 June … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Insurance, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adaptation Gap Report, adaptation investments, ASIA, AVPN, aws, climate & health, climate change, community resilience, COP29, D-Tech Awards, disaster resilience, Disaster Tech Awards, e27, global, IFRC, INNOVATION, Madhavika Bajoria, Nicole Ngeow, Prudence Foundation, Prudential plc, SAFE STEPS, smart resilience, technology solutions, UNDRR, UNEP, WHO
(IN BRIEF) BASF inaugurated a new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, on December 12, 2024. The facility is purpose-built to accelerate the pilot-scale production of chemical catalysts and drive innovation in solids processing technologies. By incorporating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Industrial
Tagged BASF, Catalyst Development, chemical catalysts, Dr. Detlef Ruff, Dr. Helmut Winterling, global customers, green transformation, industrial chemistry, Innovative technologies, investment, Ludwigshafen, pilot-scale synthesis, process technologies, R&D, safety features, Solids Processing Center, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Aegon has unveiled a new community investment program in Bermuda through a partnership with local organizations. The initiative is geared toward reinforcing the local economy by funding projects that improve education, infrastructure, and job creation. Beyond just capital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society
Tagged Aegon, Bermuda, community investment, Corporate Citizenship, economic growth, educational opportunities, INNOVATION, local infrastructure, mentoring, partnership, public-private collaboration, social responsibility, sustainable development, Technical Assistance
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has bolstered its leadership team with the appointments of Alvaro Echevarría and Piedad Álvarez de Arriba. These new executive roles are aimed at reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its digital transformation initiatives. Echevarría, known for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s recent press release provides an in-depth look at its merger with Three in the UK, offering strategic insights and policy lessons for the broader European telecommunications market. The merger has strengthened Vodafone’s market position by enhancing network … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G, digital services, Europe, infrastructure, INNOVATION, Internet of Things, market consolidation, MERGER, network quality, policy insights, public policy, regulatory frameworks, strategic analysis, telecommunications, Three, UK, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has rolled out an upgraded Managed IoT Connectivity service aimed at helping businesses harness digital transformation through secure, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity. The service streamlines the process of linking multiple devices and managing data flows, enabling companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged business efficiency, connected assets, cost-effective, data management, digital transformation, INNOVATION, IoT devices, Managed IoT Connectivity, Manufacturing, network performance, real-time insights, scalable solutions, secure connectivity, Smart Cities, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Bentley recently hosted its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the outstanding performance of its UK retail network. The event honored dealerships and retail partners for their exceptional achievements in customer service, technical support, and business growth. Alongside recognizing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Industrial, United Kingdom
Tagged annual awards, Awards Ceremony, Bentley, Business Growth, customer service, dealerships, Excellence, INNOVATION, partnerships, retailer network, technical support, UK
(IN BRIEF) In its latest announcement, Deutsche Bank has launched a dedicated research institute aimed at analyzing significant long-term global trends. This initiative is focused on advancing the bank’s research capabilities by examining key themes including technological innovation, sustainability, geopolitical … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Andritz and Schuler have today unveiled their new joint venture, the Schuler Andritz Group, signaling a significant advancement in the metals industry. The alliance brings together Andritz’s global engineering and digitalization capabilities with Schuler’s advanced metal forming technology. … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Environment, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Andritz, digital transformation, energy efficiency, global market, INNOVATION, joint venture, metal forming, metals industry, production efficiency, Quality Standards, regional economic development, research and development, Schuler, Schuler Andritz Group, supply chain, sustainability, technological progress
(IN BRIEF) For the third consecutive year, METLEN Group has once again been recognized for its excellence in sustainability, being named in both the Dow Jones Best in Class Emerging Markets Sustainability Index and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals
Tagged corporate governance, dow jones best in class, emerging markets sustainability index, environmental stewardship, ESG, metlen group, s&p global sustainability yearbook, social responsibility, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Scania has unveiled an advanced e-machine for its battery-electric bus platform that offers four power options and integrated gearbox choices to suit diverse operational needs, along with a new three-battery pack delivering 312 kWh and a high-powered rear … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 312 kWh, 325 kW, Anna Ställberg, battery-electric bus platform, cybersecurity legislation, e-machine, electric mobility, energy efficiency, four power options, four-speed gearbox, operational performance, rear charging interface, Scania, sustainability, three-battery pack, two-speed gearbox, urban solutions
(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has committed EUR 166 million in 2024 to a wide array of initiatives supporting education, employability, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, impacting five million people across its operational regions. The investment, split between EUR 104 million for … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Banco Santander, Brazil, Chile, CHINA, digitalization, earthquakes, Education, employability, Entrepreneurship, EUR 166 million, financial education, five million people, flash floods, forest fires, Fundación Universia, Gansu, grants, higher education, humanitarian organizations, NGOs, Qinghai, Rio Grande do Sul, Santander Open Academy, Santander X, scaleups, scholarships, SMEs, social action, social programs, Spain, Startups, sustainability strategy, Universia, Valencia, Valparaíso
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee has proposed key changes to its Board of Directors ahead of the AGM on 5 May 2025. The proposals include electing Tomas Eliasson as a new independent board member and appointing Björn Rosengren as … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 5 May 2025, accounting, AGM, Annual General Meeting, ASSA ABLOY, Björn Rosengren, board changes, Boliden, Brett Watson, CFO, Electrolux, Elekta, finance, Hexagon AB, John Brandon, Millicom, Nomination Committee, Ola Rollén, Sandvik, Seco Tools, Telia, Tomas Eliasson, Uppsala University
(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by the European Investment Bank in partnership with SEB and Luminor has provided €62 million to Sunly for a new 244 MW solar park in Risti, Estonia. Expected to be the Baltics’ largest photovoltaic facility … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment
Tagged Baltic region, battery storage, climate neutrality, EIB, Energy Independence, EU, financing, hybrid parks, Indrek Julge, investment, Lääne County, Luminor, Metsagrupp, Peep Jalakas, Photovoltaic, Priit Lepasepp, renewable energy, Risti, Russia decoupling, SEB, solar park, Sunly, Tallinn, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT network operator, has launched its Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) for water and gas utilities. This service offers a fully managed, turnkey alternative to traditional, capital-intensive AMI systems by eliminating upfront costs and instead charging a … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Advanced Metering Infrastructure, AMI, AMI projects, AMI solution, Andreas Stenhager, Crackle Communications, gas, gas utility, Internet of Things, IoT, IoT network operator, IoT networks, James Gerber, Ken Lynch, LoRaWAN, MaaS, metering, Metering-as-a-Service, Netmore Group, Polar Structure, SLA, smart metering, utilities, utility infrastructure modernization, WATER, water utility
(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with NTE to secure 660 GWh of renewable energy for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. This contract is a key component of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology
Tagged aluminium production, captive power production, carbon footprint, Hydro Energi AS, long-term contracts, net-zero emissions, NO3, Nordic power market, NTE, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, technology roadmap
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Korbach tire facility in Hanover has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable production by rigorously documenting and tracking the use of renewable and recycled materials. By implementing a mass balance approach, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2050, Continental, electric forklifts, Germany, Hanover, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, intralogistics, ISCC PLUS, Klaus Framenau, Korbach, low rolling resistance, mass-balance, material handling tires, recycled materials, renewable materials, super-elastic solid tires, sustainable production, sustainable raw materials, tire plant, traceability
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