(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business IoT and Controlant are transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain by providing real-time monitoring for temperature-sensitive medicines. Controlant’s Saga devices, equipped with Vodafone IoT SIMs, ensure reliable global connectivity, reducing waste and carbon emissions. This solution has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Controlant, Gísli Herjólfsson, partnership, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Real-time monitoring, sustainability, vodafone, Vodafone Business IoT
(IN BRIEF) Experian is warning consumers and businesses to protect personal information during the Christmas season, as identity fraud spikes amid increased spending. New data shows fraud rates in the last quarter of the year have risen by 21% over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Christmas season, Experian, holidays, identity fraud, Paul Weathersby, safety, tips
(IN BRIEF) ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE has received feasibility certification from DNV, marking a significant milestone in the Middle East’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts. This certification validates the site’s potential for long-term CO2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ADNOC, Carbon Capture Goals, DNV, Hanan Balalaa, Middle East, partnership, Santiago Blanco, sustainability, UAE, West Aquifer CO2 Storage Site
(IN BRIEF) Anglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal portfolio, including its Australian mines, to Peabody Energy for up to $3.775 billion, with total proceeds from this and a prior Jellinbah sale expected to reach $4.9 billion. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has implemented remote-controlled forklifts at its Kassel, Germany, logistics site, allowing drivers to operate multiple vehicles remotely using enabl Technologies’ platform. This innovation addresses staff shortages, boosts efficiency, and supports automation. After nine months of successful … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG will reorganize its Executive Board from 1 January 2025, consolidating all sales channels within individual country markets to strengthen its multi-channel approach and international presence. COO Michael Guschlbauer will oversee operations in Germany, Austria, and specialist … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
(IN BRIEF) On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, ten major development banks, including the World Bank Group and the European Investment Bank, issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to combat gender-based violence (GBV). They … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Society
Tagged Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank, EIB, Empower Women Worldwide, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, gender-based violence, Global Development Banks, Inter-American Development Bank, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Islamic Development Bank, New Development Bank, partnership, society, World Bank Group
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), in collaboration with Inbank and the European Commission’s InvestEU, has launched its first fully green synthetic securitization in Poland. The agreement enables Inbank to provide PLN 701 million (over €160 million) in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Poland, Technology
Tagged EIB, EIF, European Commission, green transition, Inbank, InvestEU, Katarzyna Smyk, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Poland, Priit Põldoja, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) Encavis AG has successfully fulfilled all conditions for its voluntary public takeover by Elbe BidCo AG, a KKR-led consortium, which now holds 87.73% of Encavis shares after acquiring 87.41% at EUR 17.50 per share. The partnership, formalized through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Dr. Christoph Husmann, Elbe BidCo AG, Encavis, investment, KKR, Max Viessmann, partnership, Tobias Krauss, Vincent Policard, Voluntary Public Takeover
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeast France, aiming to reduce its CO2 emissions by 130,000 tons annually. The €150 million project will recycle byproducts to produce 25,000 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA announced a total cash dividend of USD 0.70 per share for Q2 2024, comprising an ordinary and an extraordinary dividend of USD 0.35 each. Based on the average USD to NOK exchange rate of 11.0741, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway
Tagged Dividend Payments, Equinor, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £1.7 billion pensioner buy-in with the National Grid Electricity Group, part of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme, ensuring benefits for 5,800 pensioner members. Finalized in October 2024, the transaction included transitioning an existing longevity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, investment, National Grid Electricity, partnership, Pensioner Buy-In, Sean Rooney, Stephen Yandle, sustainability, Tom Scott, Zurich UK
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €9 million in a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a Romanian car leasing and rental firm. This marks a continuation of Autonom’s sustainability efforts, following its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Romania, United Kingdom
Tagged Autonom, Car Leasing Firm, Dan Ștefan, EBRD, investment, partnership, Romania, sustainability, Victoria Zinchuk
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Vans Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has partnered with E.ON to launch a comprehensive B2B Charging Infrastructure initiative across Romania, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. The collaboration aims to support businesses transitioning to electric mobility by providing … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Romania, Slovakia, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexandru Rugina, Andrea Kramer, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Czech Republic, Davide Villa, E.ON, EV charging infrastructure, Hungary, Mercedes-Benz Vans, partnership, Romania, Slovakia, Stephan Kunze, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Getnet, a leading merchant payments provider under Santander’s PagoNxt, has named Juan Franco as its new global CEO, succeeding Kush Saxena, who will transition to an advisory role on Getnet’s board. Franco, formerly Senior Vice President at Nuvei … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Ana Botín, appointment, Getnet, Global CEO, INNOVATION, Juan Franco, Kush Saxena, leadership, Santander
(IN BRIEF) The BIOSYNERGY plant, a cutting-edge facility for generating renewable energy from biomass and solid recovered fuel (SRF), has been inaugurated in the Le Havre region of Normandy, France. Spearheaded by SUEZ and Vauban Infrastructure Partners, alongside regional and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BIOSYNERGY Plant, Edouard Philippe, France, Hervé Morin, Mounir Corm, Normandy, partnership, Sabrina Soussan, SUEZ, sustainability, sustainable innovation, Vauban Infrastructure Partners, Waste-to-energy
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has opened a new office in Nicosia, Cyprus, signaling its strengthened commitment to supporting the country’s sustainable development goals. During the inauguration, EIB President Nadia Calviño and Cypriot leaders discussed investment priorities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Antonis Papageorgiou, Cyprus, EIB Group, Kyriacos Kakouris, Makis Keravnos, Nadia Calviño, office, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) underwent successful public road tests in Berlin, demonstrating its ability to enhance road safety by connecting road users, transport authorities, and infrastructure. Compatible with third-party apps and in-vehicle systems, STEP was … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has earned the prestigious Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. This achievement highlights the company’s ongoing support for the armed forces community, including … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured a £299,996 AHRC Catalyst grant for the Live Music Mapping Project 2.0, a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize live music data collection and analysis using machine learning. Launching in January 2025, the two-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr. Adam Behr, Dr. Mathew Flynn, Dr. Patrycja Rozbicka, Dr. Yang Zhang, Jon Collins, Live Music Mapping Project, Michael Kill, music, Professor Alex Singleton, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool played a leading role in the inaugural Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, showcasing its AI expertise and fostering innovation and partnerships. The University, LCRCA, and STFC signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI Excellence, Liverpool City Region International AI Summit, partnership, Professor Andy Cooper, Professor Iain Buchan, Professor Katie Atkinson, Professor Tim Jones, Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing €13 million to ProCredit Bank Kosovo through two initiatives: €8 million under the SME Reboot Programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) invest in green technologies and €5 million through the Green Economy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investments, partnership, ProCredit Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, SME, sustainability, Visar Paçarada
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with Raiffeisen Bank International, is providing €103 million to fund a 237 MWp solar photovoltaic plant in southeastern Bulgaria, developed by Tenevo Solar Technologies. The project will generate over 300 GWh of electricity annually, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bulgaria, EBRD, Grzegorz Zieliński, Kalina Pelovska, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank International, solar project, sustainability, Tenevo Solar Technologies
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in partnership with the EU and Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo (RBKO), has launched a €5 million SME Go Green programme to support sustainable investments by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kosovo. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Anita Kovacic, EBRD, EU, investments, MSMEs, partnership, Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors is expanding into Georgia with the launch of Bentley Tbilisi, operated by Tegeta, its exclusive local retailer. The new facilities, including a 330-square-meter showroom and 730-square-meter workshop, are located on Aghmashenebeli Alley in Tbilisi and are … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Bentley Motors, Bentley Tbilisi, GEORGIA, partnership, Richard Leopold, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has set a new €500 billion sustainable finance target for 2024-2030, focusing 80% on environmental initiatives like renewable energy and 20% on social projects. Having achieved its earlier €300 billion target ahead of schedule, the bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, partnerships, Slawomir Krupa, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ Perfojet celebrates its 40th anniversary as a leader in nonwoven technology, known for its groundbreaking Jetlace™ hydroentanglement systems that bond fibers without binders. With over 300 systems installed globally, the company has revolutionized the production of nonwovens … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 40 Years, Andritz, Bruno Roche, INNOVATION, Nonwoven Technology, Perfojet, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Saxo has partnered with novobanco to offer Portuguese investors access to its advanced digital trading platform, enhancing the investment experience with a broad range of tools and opportunities. This collaboration aligns with the growing demand in Portugal for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Technology
Tagged Digital Investment, Elisabete Pinto Pereira, Henrik Alsøe, novobanco, partnership, PORTUGAL, Saxo Bank
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch government has allocated €20.5 million to Twente’s Project Beethoven for 2025-2026 as part of the National Microchip Talent Reinforcement Plan, aiming to increase the number of technical graduates and support the growing microchip sector. Twente’s educational … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Education, INNOVATION, investment, Microchip Talent Development, National Plan, partnership, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) TUM’s partner school, Realschule Trostberg, has received the MINT21 Digital Award for its innovative integration of STEM education and digital learning. Through TUM’s “TUM Entdeckerinnen” program, the school engaged 60 girls in hands-on STEM projects like programming apps … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Berlin, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Claudia Sohnius, inovation, leadership, MINT21 Digital Award, partnership, Realschule Trostberg, STEM, Susanne Bley, TUM, young Girls
(IN BRIEF) SKF has secured a €430 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance research, development, and innovation in bearings, seals, and lubrication systems across six European countries. The funding supports green technologies in sectors like renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Bearings, EIB, Green Technologies, INNOVATION, partnership, Rickard Gustafson, Seals, SKF, sustainability, Sweden, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it in the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability over the past year. The recognition reflects Ahlstrom’s strong performance in four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Enea has signed a three-year, $4.2 million support and maintenance contract with a Tier 1 North American network operator for its Stratum Network Data Layer project, covering 4G and 5G networks from 2025 to 2027. The deal, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4G networks, 5G networks, Anders Lidbeck, Enea, North America, partnership, Tier 1 Network Operator
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has partnered with Linstow on a NOK 360 million project to rehabilitate and expand office spaces at Tollbugata 32 and Akersgata 13-15 in Oslo. The project will merge and renovate the properties, adding a courtyard extension … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged AF Gruppen, Eirik Wraal, Linstow, Oslo Office Spaces, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Merck has partnered with NTU Singapore’s Digital Trust Centre (DTC) to advance digital trust technologies in industries requiring high security and compliance. The collaboration will deploy Merck’s digital-physical trust platform in Singapore, the first of its kind in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Finnish shipping company Viking Line to include its LNG-powered vessels in the FuelEU Maritime pooling service, enabling compliance with EU carbon reduction targets. Viking Line will contribute over-compliance by operating its daily routes with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr Group AG has appointed Peter Mainz as its new CEO, effective immediately, succeeding Werner Lieberherr, who will retire in 2025. Mainz, a member of Landis+Gyr’s Board since 2018 and former CEO of U.S. smart metering leader Sensus, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Landis+Gyr, leadership, Peter Mainz, Werner Lieberherr
(IN BRIEF) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is partnering with renewable energy leader RWE to implement HPE Private Cloud AI, enhancing weather modeling, improving forecast accuracy, and optimizing energy resource management. This scalable AI-driven platform, part of the NVIDIA AI Computing … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cloud AI, Fidelma Russo, Germany, HPE, partnership, renewable energy, RWE, Simon Tarplee, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Publishing’s U.S. division, Hachette Book Group (HBG), has acquired Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble, expanding its portfolio with over 13,000 titles and notable imprints like Union Square & Co., Puzzlewright Press, and Union Square Kids. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amey, in collaboration with IEMA, has trained over 180 senior leaders in its Rail and Highways divisions through the “Leading with Environmental Sustainability” course. The program equips participants with the knowledge and skills needed to champion sustainability, supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Amey, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), leadership, Martin Baxter, partnership, Samantha Schofield, Senior Leaders, sustainability, training
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