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BBVA Broker Ranked Among Spain’s Leading Investment Platforms Following Independent Market Analysis

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Broker has been recognised in Spain in the first edition of the Estrategias de Inversión Awards, receiving top honours for platform security and customer service. The awards evaluated nearly thirty brokerage platforms using an independent methodology that … Read the full press release

Savills ranked leading UK planning consultancy for number of female chartered town planners in 2026 industry report

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been ranked as the top consultancy for the overall number of female town planners in the 2026 Women in Consultancy: A Planning Insight Report published by Planning Magazine. The firm now employs 80 female chartered town … Read the full press release

STRABAG’s Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme wins Project Finance International Award as Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has received the Project Finance International Award from the London Stock Exchange Group for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme, which was named Europe Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2025. The project, valued at approximately £3 billion, is … Read the full press release

Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick joins Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship recognising leadership in migration and humanitarian research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release

Holcim Achieves Global Top Employer Status for 2026 Reflecting Strong Workplace Culture and Talent Development

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has been named a Global Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, becoming one of only 17 companies worldwide to receive the recognition for excellence in people practices. The certification covers 27 Holcim markets across … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Strong Sustainability Performance as Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 Program Concludes

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the completion of the Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 program with an overall score of 8.86 out of 10. Over the five-year period, the company demonstrated measurable progress across environmental, … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Sabine Hauert Awarded Honorary OBE for Pioneering Work in Swarm Robotics and AI Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Professor Sabine Hauert has received an honorary OBE for her services to robotics, recognizing more than 20 years of research into swarm engineering and collaborative robotic systems. Her work spans applications from medical nanorobotics to drone swarms for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Secures 17 Triple A Awards in Asia Pacific Highlighting Regional Advisory and Financing Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has won 17 honors at The Asset’s Triple A Awards 2026 across seven Asia-Pacific markets, recognizing its advisory strength, capital markets execution, and sustainable financing expertise. Key highlights include the Best Sovereign Bond award in China … Read the full press release

Five Star Euro NCAP Recognition Highlights Scania L Cab Focus on Direct Vision Advanced Safety Systems and Urban Performance

(IN BRIEF) Scania’s L-series low-entry cab has received a top five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks programme following testing of its electric variant in the utility vehicle segment. The cab is engineered for urban and vocational duties, offering strong … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Reputation in Food and Beverage Assurance With Prestigious Auditor of the Year Award

(IN BRIEF) DNV Lead Auditor Annunziata Damiano has received the BRCGS Auditor of the Year 2026 award for the EMEA region, recognizing her expertise and consistent contributions to food-safety auditing. Presented at the BRCGS Europe Connect 2026 event, the award … Read the full press release

Gartner Analysis Highlights Hexagon’s Expanding Role in Geospatial AI and Infrastructure Intelligence Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been recognized in a Gartner analysis as a leading contender in the growing Earth intelligence AI market, highlighting the company’s integration of geospatial technologies, Earth observation, and artificial intelligence to deliver advanced analytical insights. The recognition … Read the full press release

The University of Exeter Celebrates Athena Swan Silver Award for Advancing Gender Equality in Mathematics and Statistics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics has received the Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of its meaningful progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive culture. The distinction builds on the department’s earlier … Read the full press release

New Sustainability Assessments Place Henkel Among Top Performing Companies Worldwide for Responsible Business Practices

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has enhanced its performance in major sustainability ratings, earning its first A score for Climate in the CDP 2025 assessment and improving its EcoVadis score to 84 points, maintaining Gold Medal status and ranking among the top … Read the full press release

CDP Assessment Highlights Continental’s Commitment to Renewable Energy Sustainable Materials and Water Conservation

(IN BRIEF) Continental has earned an “A-” rating from CDP for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts, alongside a continued “B” rating in water management, highlighting sustained progress in sustainability performance. The recognition reflects the company’s use of renewable … Read the full press release

International Award Highlights BBVA’s Expanding Role in Supporting Corporate Trade and Supply Chain Finance

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been named Best Trade Finance Bank in Latin America by Global Finance for the fourth year in a row, reflecting its strong regional network, digital innovation and comprehensive support for companies engaged in international trade. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Professor Mahroo Eftekhari Awarded ASHRAE Fellowship and Elected Vice President of Global Engineering Society

(IN BRIEF) Professor Mahroo Eftekhari of Loughborough University has been awarded an ASHRAE Fellowship, recognising her significant contributions to building services engineering and sustainable built environment research. Announced at the ASHRAE Winter Conference, where she was also elected Vice President, … Read the full press release

Indra Group Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Madrid Headquarters Advancing Sustainable Building Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has obtained LEED Platinum certification for its headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, the highest sustainability rating issued by the U.S. Green Building Council. The recognition reflects extensive upgrades in energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental quality and smart … Read the full press release

SEB Ranked Sweden’s Top Cash Management Bank in 2026 Prospera Survey

(IN BRIEF) SEB has regained the number one position as Sweden’s leading Cash Management provider in the 2026 Prospera survey by Kantar Prospera. The ranking, based on interviews with financial leaders from 134 major organisations, also places SEB first within … Read the full press release

SEB Retains Nordic Leadership in Sustainability Advisory with Top Rankings Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) SEB has maintained its leading position in sustainability advisory and research across the Nordic region, according to Kantar Sifo’s Prospera survey. The bank ranked first in Sweden, Finland and Denmark and achieved a clear overall lead based on … Read the full press release