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Orange and Liquid Intelligent Technologies to offer end-to-end high-speed connectivity and services across Africa

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange S.A. (EPA: ORA), a French multinational telecommunications group, has announced a new partnership with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group active in more than 20 countries across the continent, aimed at … Read the full press release

Lena Hök joins Skanska’s Group Leadership Team as Executive Vice President Sustainability & Innovation

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the appointment of Lena Hök in the position of Executive Vice President Sustainability & Innovation for the Skanska Group in … Read the full press release

Antonia Junelind joins the IR department of Skanska Group

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced the appointment of Antonia Junelind in the position of Senior Vice President Investor Relations for the Skanska Group in effect … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel opens 34.000m² contract logistics fulfilment centre in Contern, Luxembourg

Kuehne+Nagel Luxembourg’s third contract logistics site leverages the central location in Europe for e-commerce (PRESS RELEASE) CONTERN, Luxembourg, 28-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced it is expanding its contract logistics … Read the full press release

DHL fosters logistics innovation across MEA with the opening of a new mobile Innovation Center in Dubai, its fourth globally

The Mobile Middle East and Africa (MEA) Innovation Center will spearhead the development of logistics innovation in the MEA region, with a focus on trends in IoT and Data Analytics. The 450 sq m center is the 4th Innovation Center … Read the full press release

Orbit Irrigation now part of Gardena following the acquisition by Husqvarna Group

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 26-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Husqvarna Group (STO: HUSQ-B), a Swedish manufacturer of outdoor power products, has announced the acquisition of Orbit Irrigation, a leading provider of residential watering solutions in North America. As part of the deal … Read the full press release

First report on the climate reporting performance of the Euro STOXX 50

Strong EU policy is driving climate reporting performance but COP26 pivotal for setting out strategy to accelerate meaningful emissions reductions Nearly all Euro STOXX 50 companies offer low-carbon products and services while over half have set science-based targets which include … Read the full press release

Wienerberger products to include nesting options for birds, bats, insect and small mammals as part of its commitment to biodiversity

Group-wide Biodiversity Program as an important component of Wienerberger’s Sustainability Program 2023 Catalogue of measures developed in cooperation with external experts (PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 25-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger Group, the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market leader … Read the full press release

Rostelecom buys majority stake in digital transformation leader BFT Holding

(PRESS RELEASE) MOSCOW, 25-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rostelecom PJSC (MOEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, has announced the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in BFT Holding, a leading supplier of turnkey solutions for development and … Read the full press release

ICT Italy to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions with ANDRITZ’s heat recovery chain of the tissue machine PM3

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 22-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, equipment, systems and services across multiple industries, has announced it successfully started-up a heat recovery chain of the tissue machine PM3 … Read the full press release

Voith buys out the remaining 35 percent stake in Voith Hydro from joint venture partner Siemens Energy

Voith acquires remaining 35 percent stake in Voith Hydro from joint venture partner Siemens Energy With the acquisition, Voith is continuing its expansion of the core business in the field of sustainable technologies Great potential for sustainable profitable growth through … Read the full press release

Young professionals can apply for the second round of Henkel’s digital talent program

18-month rotational program at Henkel (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 22-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), a German chemical and consumer goods company, has announced it is once again inviting young professionals to apply for its “Digital Talent Program”. As part … Read the full press release

Belgian Telenet extends partnership with Ericsson with focus on AI, automation and 5G RAN

Managed Services partnership extended through next 5 years The deployment of Ericsson Operations Engine will provide Telenet’s mobile network with data-driven operations and optimization through AI and Automation Deployment of 5G network powered by Ericsson technology is underway (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services now available in India

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 20-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that its world-leading Global Xpress (GX) mobile broadband services are now available in India since the company’s partner BSNL, a … Read the full press release

Newly launched EQT Future fund to focus on longer-hold investments in mature companies with market-shaping impact potential

EQT strengthens commitment to drive positive impact by launching the EQT Future fund, targeting longer-hold investments in mature companies with market-shaping impact potential Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, and Jacob Wallenberg, Chairperson of Investor AB, to co-chair the EQT … Read the full press release

ING intends to compensate its Dutch revolving consumer loans customers following rulings by the Dutch Institute for Financial Disputes

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 20-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ING (AMS: INGA), a global financial institution of Dutch origin, has announced it will offer compensation to its Dutch retail customers with certain revolving consumer loans where the variable interest rate did not … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric congratulates EQT AB as the first private markets firm to achieve Science Based Targets (SBT) validation

Schneider Electric partnered with EQT to develop SBT strategy and roadmap for implementation (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 15-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, … Read the full press release

EQT’s science based targets approved and validated by the SBTi

EQT accelerates its journey to address climate change by defining ambitious greenhouse gas emission (“GHG”) reduction targets, encompassing both its own and its portfolio investments’ operations EQT becomes the first private markets firm to formalize science based targets through the … Read the full press release

Zero-emissions logistics: TotalEnergies to solarize eight sites of DHL in Dubai

TotalEnergies will solarize eight of DHL’s sites in Dubai to cover the equivalent of over 46,000m² of photovoltaic panels. As part of their strategic cooperation agreement, a solar energy project is launched Over 14,000 MWh of electricity will be produced … Read the full press release

Nestlé announces new geographical structure organized into five zones for its global business and leadership changes to the Executive Board

[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to art. 53 SIX Listing Rules] (PRESS RELEASE) VEVEY, 13-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate and the world’s largest food & beverage company, has announced leadership changes to its … Read the full press release