Category Archives: Environment

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Lindner Group unveils F90 Drop-Slide Metal Fire Protection Ceiling combining sustainability, fire safety, and easy maintenance

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has introduced the F90 Drop-Slide Metal Fire Protection Ceiling, a recyclable ceiling system that delivers high fire resistance, sustainability, and practicality. Certified with EPD and UPD, the system achieves EI90 protection from above and EI60 … Read the full press release

Prime Capital grows sustainable infrastructure debt fund to €130m with EIF’s €30m commitment under InvestEU

(IN BRIEF) Prime Capital AG has expanded its Prime Sustainable Infrastructure Debt Fund (PSIDEF) to €130 million after securing a new €30 million commitment from the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU programme. The Article 9 fund focuses on financing … Read the full press release

DNV to provide owner’s engineering expertise for 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in South Korea valued at KRW 2.6 trillion

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a two-year contract with Kolon Global Corporation to provide owner’s engineering services for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in Jeollanam-do, Korea. Valued at KRW 2.6 trillion, the project is one of the largest … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

Borealis enables STABILO to cut carbon emissions in iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 with Bornewables polypropylene

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has supplied Bornewables™ polypropylene to STABILO, enabling the integration of renewable-based materials into the iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 pens. The collaboration, facilitated by Gehr, allows STABILO to cut carbon emissions without compromising on performance or … Read the full press release

TUM researchers create first global weekly indicator for plant health using hybrid AI and satellite data

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the first global, weekly indicator for plant health using a hybrid intelligence approach that combines physical models and artificial intelligence. The system relies on satellite data from Sentinel-3 … Read the full press release

Vaisala launches change negotiations in Finland amid lower demand in renewable energy and Weather & Environment markets

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has announced change negotiations in Finland due to weakened performance in its Weather & Environment business, driven by a EUR 15 million decline in renewable energy sales and reduced order intake in meteorology and aviation during the … Read the full press release

RWE secures approval for two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia to supply over 11,000 households with clean energy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing development rights for the 17.2 MWp Manheimer Bucht solar farm in the Rhein-Erft district and a 19.9 MWp expansion of its ongoing A44n motorway photovoltaic project. Together, … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Achieves Top CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for Leadership in Climate Action and Sustainable Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded an A score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for its leadership in sustainable procurement and climate action. The evaluation recognizes companies that set high standards in governance, Scope 3 emissions management, and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Funds Restoration of Sri Lanka’s Budunwela Forest Corridor to Protect Wildlife and Support Communities

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is partnering with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s PLANT initiative to restore the 24-acre Budunwela forest corridor in Sri Lanka, a vital route for elephants and other wildlife. Running from September 2024 to August 2025, … Read the full press release

BASF Finalises $11.2 Billion Transfer of Wintershall Dea’s Global E&P Business to Harbour Energy Ahead of Schedule

(IN BRIEF) BASF has completed the sale of Wintershall Dea’s international E&P operations, excluding Russia, to Harbour Energy plc ahead of schedule after securing all regulatory approvals. The $11.2 billion deal includes cash payments, Harbour shares, and the transfer of … Read the full press release

BASF Champions Sustainability with Glasurit 100 Line at WorldSkills Lyon as Japan’s Yuto Hoshino Wins Gold

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Glasurit 100 Line took centre stage at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, where the company, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported 23 finalists with premium automotive refinish products and expert … Read the full press release

Empa Develops First Atomic-Scale Model of Hydrogen-Containing Amorphous Alumina to Advance Energy and Materials Research

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have created the first atomically precise model of amorphous aluminum oxide thin films with hydrogen inclusions, using a combination of experiments, advanced simulations, and machine learning. The work, published in npj Computational Materials, provides detailed insights … Read the full press release

NIB and NORD/LB Finance Green Genius’ 182 MWp Solar Projects in Lithuania with Battery Storage Integration

(IN BRIEF) NIB and NORD/LB will provide up to EUR 64 million to finance two 91 MWp solar parks in Izabelinė and Lieponys, Lithuania, developed by Green Genius. Supported by the InvestEU programme, the projects include an 18 MW battery … Read the full press release

Henkel Powers Student Solar Team’s 3,000-Kilometer Challenge Across Australia with Advanced Adhesive Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is partnering with the Aachen-based student team “Sonnenwagen” for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, the world’s toughest solar car race. The team’s solar-powered vehicle, “Aethon,” will travel 3,000 kilometers from Darwin to Adelaide across the Australian … Read the full press release

Danske Bank Completes Implementation of New Fossil Fuels Investment Strategy Focused on Net-Zero Transition Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Danske Bank has finalised the rollout of its 2024-announced fossil fuels investment methodology across Danske Invest and Danica products, narrowing its fossil fuel investment universe from about 2,000 to 270 companies. The strategy prioritises firms with credible, data-backed … Read the full press release

Talgo 230 Wins Approval for Germany and Denmark, Paving the Way for ICE L and EuroCity Services

(IN BRIEF) Talgo’s 230 train has received technical approval from the European Railway Agency and Germany’s Federal Railway Authority for commercial service in Germany and Denmark, paving the way for operations under Deutsche Bahn’s “ICE L” and DSB’s “EuroCity” brands. … Read the full press release

Gasum Supplies 100% Bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia for Fully Fossil-Free Ferry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Gasum will supply only renewable bio-LNG to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia, enabling the vessel’s daily Finland–Sweden route to run entirely on fossil-free fuel. The initiative, part of a collaboration with Stena Line to meet FuelEU Maritime compliance, allows Wasaline … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER Leads $20 Million Investment in Softwear Automation to Accelerate Sewbot Apparel Production

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has led a $20 million Series B1 funding round for Softwear Automation to speed up the development and scaling of its Sewbot technology for automated t-shirt production. Made through BESTSELLER’s Invest FWD platform, the investment also brings … Read the full press release

Sandoz Partners with Elawan Energy on 150 MW Spanish Solar Project to Power Nearly 90% of European Operations

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has signed a 10-year virtual PPA with Elawan Energy to develop 150 MW of new solar capacity in Valladolid, Spain, expected to meet almost 90% of electricity demand for its European operations. This partnership is a key … Read the full press release