(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has integrated Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot into its logistics operations, becoming the first in Europe to do so. The robot is designed to autonomously unload containers, increasing efficiency and addressing labor shortages. This move is … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Boston Dynamics, Europe, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Marc Theerman, Otto Group, Stretch Robot, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20.1 million to WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B) for the construction of a new wind farm in Spannberg, Lower Austria. The project’s first phase will build four wind turbines, with plans to … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged (WEB) Windenergie AG, Austria, clean energy, EIB, partnership, sustainabilty, Thomas Östros, wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has opened a new aluminium recycling plant in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, with a capacity of 90,000 tonnes, primarily serving the automotive sector. The facility processes post-consumer scrap and production waste, supporting the demand for low-carbon, recycled aluminium. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a major expansion of its aftermarket product offerings, including new sensors for driver assistance systems, chassis components, and high-pressure fuel pumps. The launch also includes the ATE New Original brake line, designed for electric vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ATE New Original brake line, Continental, electric vehicles, Euro 7 Standards, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) At Automechanika 2024, Continental unveiled new sustainable products, including the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt, made from nearly two-thirds recycled and renewable materials, and the ATE New Original brake line for electric vehicles. These innovations aim to reduce environmental … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Oban, Scotland, hosted the 2024 Challenger Society Conference, bringing together 267 marine scientists to discuss pressing global issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean education. The event, praised for both its scientific discussions and local hospitality, included … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Murray, Challenger Society Conference 2024, Marine Scientists, Oban, Prof Nick Owens, Prof Penny Holliday, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Sir John Murray, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Steinbeis Papier to supply carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide for recycled paper production, reducing Steinbeis’ Scope 3 emissions. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, with Steinbeis reinforcing its “ReThinking Paper” strategy. Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged eco-friendly, Evonik, Hydrogen peroxide, partnership, Steinbeis Papier, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a new service in partnership with Jupiter Intelligence to help solar photovoltaic (PV) developers assess the growing hail risk caused by climate change. The service provides data on hailstorm probability and size for specific locations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have unveiled more details about their joint ocean network, Gemini Cooperation, set to launch in February 2025. The collaboration will provide two flexible network options, aiming for over 90% schedule reliability. In response to Red … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis AG and Talga Group Ltd have partnered to develop a new process for producing recycled battery-grade graphite. The collaboration combines Aurubis’ advanced recycling methods and Talga’s innovative anode production technologies to create a sustainable, circular solution for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Pikart Lights, a Ukrainian lighting company based in Lviv, has overcome the challenges of Russia’s invasion with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the EU. The company’s investment in new moulding technology has … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged Andriy Chuba, EBRD, partnership, Pikart, sustainabilty, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Colas CZ and Colas Rail have secured a €77 million contract to modernize an 8-kilometer railway line in Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic. The project, which will begin in September 2024 and finish in 2027, involves upgrading tracks, signaling … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker, Trailer Dynamics, and CATL have partnered to explore the feasibility of Battery Swapping Technology (BST) for electric trailers in Europe. The project aims to reduce vehicle downtime and enhance efficiency with battery swaps taking just five … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged (CATL) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Battery Swapping Technology (BST), DB Schenker, Electric Trailers, Europe, Limited, partnership, sustainability, Trailer Dynamics
(IN BRIEF) Software AG has improved its sustainability performance by 30% in the 2024 EcoVadis assessment, earning a bronze medal with a score of 63. The company achieved notable progress in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis 2024 Assessment, leadership, Sanjay Brahmawar, Software AG, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Encavis AG has secured €61 million in project financing for its 114 MW Borrentin solar park in Germany. The financing was provided by Bayerische Landesbank and will help complete the solar park by the end of September 2024. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany is launching an initiative to install solar panels at its mobile phone towers and regional data centers, aiming to achieve CO2e neutrality by 2025. The project will begin with 86 sites and expand to 200 by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest footwear innovations at Simac 2024 under the theme “Make the Move.” The company is presenting recyclable, meltable polyurethane foams, lightweight midsole materials for enhanced comfort, and new processing technologies for more sustainable shoe … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bosch has expanded its real-time road hazard service, now available in millions of vehicles and soon to be introduced to Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The service uses data from connected vehicles and third-party sources to warn drivers of hazards like … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Bosch, Dr. Markus Heyn, Real-Time Road Hazard Alerts, road safety, sustainability, vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million to build North America’s first high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New York. The nearly 300,000 sq. ft. plant will create 300 jobs and produce the American Pioneer 220 trainsets for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital transformation, DMG MORI, partnership, RENISHAW, Scalable Machine Tool Solutions, Siemens, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) ContourGlobal has selected AFRY to provide engineering services for the rehabilitation and efficiency improvement of 35 solar photovoltaic (PV) plants across nine regions in Italy, representing 60 MW of installed capacity. The project will enhance the performance of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Alessio Giuffra, ContourGlobal, Italy, Paola Agrati, partnership, solar plants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged EIF, European Innovation, Eva Kremer, investment, Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2), Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), Startup Ecosystem, sustainability, VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF)
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged GR3N, Innovative Automation, MADE (Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization), partnership, plastic recycling, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in HKR Roadways Limited, the operator of the SH1 highway concession in Telangana, India. The highway connects Hyderabad to the northeastern region of the state. The €40 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, highway, INDIA, partnership, SH1 highway, sustainability, VINCI, VINCI Highways
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has completed clinical studies to transition Breztri, its inhaled treatment for COPD, to a next-generation propellant with 99.9% lower Global Warming Potential. This change aligns with AstraZeneca’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact through its Ambition Zero … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Breztri, COPD, eco-friendly, Honeywell, Low-Impact Inhalers, partnership, Professor Omar Usmani, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has introduced Acustica, a sustainable acoustic panel made from 100% polyester, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional mineral wool. Acustica enhances room acoustics, provides flame retardancy, and is fully recyclable, making it a sustainable choice … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The “Smart Vineyard” project in Germany’s Moselle Valley, supported by Deutsche Telekom’s 5G campus network, is modernizing traditional winemaking through automation and real-time data analysis. Using 5G-connected robots and AI, the project helps winemakers perform labor-intensive tasks such … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G technology, Deutsche Telekom, Germany, Mathias Poeten, Moselle Region, partnership, Smart Vineyard, sustainability, Viticulture
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a $60 million loan to Borusan EnBW Enerji to support the development of 116 MW of onshore wind-energy capacity in Türkiye’s Sivas and Tekirdağ provinces. This investment is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Aida Sitdikova, Borusan EnBW Enerji, EBRD, Germany, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended its first sustainability-linked loan in Mongolia, providing US$ 51.7 million to MCS Coca-Cola, the country’s leading soft drink producer and distributor. This loan, supported by the FINTECC program … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, MCS Coca-Cola, Mongolia, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and venture capital firm LIFTT have announced a €100 million partnership to support innovation in Italy. Together, they will create LIFTT EuroInvest, a joint stock company aimed at making 20 to 30 equity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Italy, LIFTT, partnership, SMEs, Stefano Buono, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a new AI-powered feature for its Wiser Home app, enhancing energy management for homes. This feature optimizes the use of water heaters and electric vehicle chargers by learning from user habits, weather forecasts, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI-Enhanced, Austria, Energy management, France, Germany, Michael Lotfy Gierges, PORTUGAL, Schneider Electric, Spain, sustainability, Wiser Home App
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the strengthening of the West Wharf at Millbay Docks in Plymouth, a key project funded by the UK Government through the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme. The upgrade, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, infrastructure, Millbay Docks, partnership, Richard May, Steve Lawrie, sustainability, West Wharf
(IN BRIEF) La Banque Atlantique, en collaboration avec la BEI et l’UE, a lancé un financement de 13 milliards de francs CFA (environ 20 millions d’euros) pour soutenir des entreprises sénégalaises dans les secteurs informatique, agroalimentaire et santé. Cette initiative … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Topsoe, a leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has celebrated a successful year-long partnership with Nagarro, a digital engineering and technology solutions provider. Nagarro has delivered exceptional support for Topsoe’s SAP applications and Salesforce services, enhancing the scalability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Denmark, innovative, Jakob Flyvholm, Michael Møller, Nagarro, partnership, Salesforce Solutions, SAP, sustainability, Topsoe
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has successfully trained over 1,000 women through its Electricians’ School, a pioneering program recognized globally by WeEmpower and other international organizations. The milestone was celebrated with notable attendees including Brazil’s Minister of Mines and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged Alexandre Silveira, Brazil, Eduardo Capelastegui, Electricians' School, gender equality, Iberdrola, NEOENERGIA, Rosângela Janja da Silva, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland is participating in ReThink HK 2024, showcasing its advanced sustainability solutions. At the event, the company will highlight its role in fostering a circular economy and promoting green technologies. Key activities include a workshop on integrating … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Green Innovation, ReThink HK 2024, sustainability, TÜV Rheinland
(IN BRIEF) At the SMM Trade Fair, DNV highlighted key advancements in ship autonomy. Ocean Infinity received a Statement of Compliance for its remotely supported vessel operations, becoming the first fleet to meet new technological standards. Avikus began testing its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DNV, ship autonomy, SMM 2024
(IN BRIEF) DNV has introduced SolarFarmer, a cutting-edge software designed to revolutionize solar project evaluations in the U.S. By completing six major due diligence projects totaling 1,195 MW, SolarFarmer has proven its ability to handle the expected surge in solar … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At Poland’s Economic Forum in Karpacz, the European Investment Bank (EIB) emphasized the importance of increasing investments and green financing. The EIB, led by Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, contributed to a report by the Warsaw School of Economics focusing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Poland
Tagged Cyril Rousseau, EIB, Green Investment, Poland Economic Forum, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
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