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Amey partners with Scottish local authorities to tackle carbon reduction in educational facilities

(IN BRIEF) Amey, a provider of facilities management (FM) services to educational facilities in Scotland and the UK, is working closely with its clients and suppliers to develop sustainable ways of creating low-cost energy solutions for schools. The Scottish Government’s … Read the full press release

Telia Company Ranks Highly in Digital Inclusion Benchmark by World Benchmarking Alliance, Recognized for Cybersecurity and Skills Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Telia Company ranked 4th in Europe and 12th globally in the latest Digital Inclusion Benchmark released by the World Benchmarking Alliance. The benchmark assesses tech companies based on their progress towards improving access to technology, fostering trustworthy use, … Read the full press release

Vivendi becomes main media partner of Plastic Odyssey in fight against ocean plastic pollution

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has partnered with Plastic Odyssey to fight plastic pollution in the oceans. The Plastic Odyssey ship will sail along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans for three years, promoting local waste treatment initiatives, developing the … Read the full press release

Unilever montre son engagement à long terme envers l’Ukraine avec un investissement de 20 millions d’euros

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Unilever a annoncé son intention d’investir 20 millions d’euros dans une nouvelle usine de fabrication de produits de soins personnels dans la région de Kiev en Ukraine. L’usine devrait ouvrir ses portes en 2024 et créera une … Read the full press release

Unilever shows long-term commitment to Ukraine with €20m investment

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced plans to invest €20m in a new personal care product manufacturing facility in the Kyiv region of Ukraine. The factory is set to open in 2024 and will create around 100 jobs, primarily manufacturing personal … Read the full press release

SSAB und Vestre arbeiten zusammen, um das weltweit erste Möbelstück aus fossilfreiem Stahl zu entwickeln

(IN KÜRZE) SSAB und Vestre sind eine Kooperationsvereinbarung eingegangen, um ein Möbelstück aus fossilfreiem Stahl herzustellen. Vestre strebt den Übergang zu nachhaltigeren Materialien und Produktionsmethoden an, während SSAB sich dafür einsetzt, die globale Stahlindustrie in eine kohlendioxidfreie Zukunft zu führen. … Read the full press release

SSAB and Vestre collaborate to create the world’s first piece of furniture made with fossil-free steel

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Vestre have entered into a collaboration agreement to produce a piece of furniture using fossil-free steel. Vestre aims to transition to more sustainable materials and production methods, while SSAB is committed to leading the global steel … Read the full press release

Jose Rosas to head up ABL Group’s operations in Panama

(IN BRIEF) ABL Group has appointed Jose Rosas as its country manager in Panama, Central America. Rosas will lead the company’s operations in Panama, a critical hub for the shipping industry in the Americas. Prior to joining ABL, Rosas was … Read the full press release

Port of Immingham Boosts Grain Handling Operations with Investment from ABP

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Immingham has increased its grain handling operations thanks to new investment from owner Associated British Ports (ABP). The port has installed two metal plate bunds that can be set up on any quay surface and … Read the full press release

McLaren’s Kate Ferry to join Burberry as CFO and executive director

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has appointed Kate Ferry as its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective by early September 2023 at the latest. Ferry will report to Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Akeroyd, and will oversee finance and business services functions, … Read the full press release

Metso Outotec to continue metallic wear parts production at Prerov foundry in the Czech Republic

(IN BRIEF) Metso Outotec has announced that it will continue the operations of its Prerov foundry in the Czech Republic. The decision follows the completion of an evaluation process announced in November 2022. During the evaluation process, the foundry’s competitiveness … Read the full press release

NIB and Norwegian bank Sparebanken Møre partner for NOK 500m SME loan facility

(IN BRIEF) NIB and Sparebanken Møre have teamed up to launch a six-year loan programme to finance small and medium-sized enterprises in the Norwegian market area Nordvestlandet. The NOK 500m ($56.3m) loan programme will fund projects that will boost the … Read the full press release

Win@Sea collaboration to investigate offshore wind and sustainable food production

(IN BRIEF) Swedish energy company Vattenfall has launched a new collaboration called ‘Win@Sea’ to investigate the production of sustainable food in offshore wind farms, while also improving the marine environment and biodiversity in the same area. Vattenfall has made Scandinavia’s … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s GX LITE Land User Terminal Wins Government Mobile Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Government’s GX LITE land user terminal has been selected as the winner of the Government Mobile Innovation category in the Mobile Satellite User Association’s (MSUA) 2023 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The terminal provides reliable broadband connectivity via … Read the full press release

Holcim treibt grüne Wachstumsstrategie mit Übernahme von HM Factory voran

(IN KÜRZE) Holcim hat HM Factory übernommen, einen Anbieter von Betonfertigteilen, der polnische Bauprojekte beliefert und in die skandinavischen Märkte exportiert. Die Lösungen von HM Factory verbrauchen weniger Material, reduzieren Abfall auf der Baustelle und sind gut positioniert, um vom … Read the full press release

Holcim Advances Green Growth Strategy with HM Factory Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has acquired HM Factory, a precast concrete solutions provider that supplies Polish construction projects and exports to Scandinavian markets. HM Factory’s solutions use less material, reduce waste on the construction site, and are well-positioned to capitalize on … Read the full press release

DB Schenker, primer proveedor logístico europeo en ofrecer seguimiento global con la etiqueta ultradelgada de Sensos

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) DB Schenker se ha asociado con el desarrollador de alta tecnología Sensos para ofrecer un seguimiento global de los envíos de carga con una etiqueta de seguimiento ultradelgada. La etiqueta desechable puede adherirse a contenedores, palés o … Read the full press release

DB Schenker First European Logistics Provider to Offer Global Tracking with Sensos’ Ultra-Thin Label

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has partnered with high-tech developer Sensos to offer global tracking of freight shipments with an ultra-thin tracking label. The disposable label can be attached to containers, pallets, or individual cartons, and provides real-time data about location … Read the full press release

H&M lancia la collezione primaverile per bambini con l’artista 3D Eva Cremers

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) H&M ha collaborato con l’artista 3D olandese Eva Cremers per creare una collezione primaverile alla moda per bambini che incoraggi l’espressione di sé. La collezione presenta motivi affascinanti con un’estetica digitale e comprende una gamma di articoli … Read the full press release

H&M Launches Spring Collection for Kids with 3D Artist Eva Cremers

(IN BRIEF) H&M has collaborated with Dutch 3D artist Eva Cremers to create a fashion-forward spring collection for kids that encourages self-expression. The collection features charming motifs with digital aesthetics and includes a range of spring items from printed garments … Read the full press release