(IN BRIEF) Transemel, a Chilean electric company owned by REN, has renewed the “HuellaChile” seal for the third year. This recognition, awarded by the Chilean Ministry of Environment, highlights Transemel’s ongoing efforts in managing greenhouse gas emissions. REN’s broader decarbonization … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AFRY is collaborating with Fortum to modernize the Untra hydropower plant in Sweden, which has been in operation for over 100 years. The project involves replacing three of the plant’s five generators, which will increase its output from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Finland, Fortum, Miriam Mesquine, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Untra Hydropower Plant
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 402,000-square-foot warehouse in El Paso, Texas, to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. Located near the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, the facility features 73 dock doors, oversized cargo ramps, and 116 truck … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired SCC Scientific Consulting Company, enhancing its Health Sciences division. SCC, a leading European regulatory consultancy with expertise in agrochemicals, biocides, chemicals, and medical devices, brings 160 experts to Ramboll, expanding its team to over 340. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Dr Friedbert Pistel, Florian Pistel, Germany, Health Sciences, Martina Vosteen, partnership, Philippa Spence, Ramboll, SCC Scientific Consulting Company, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE SmartBike Systems has introduced a groundbreaking accessory, the Energy Hub, designed to enhance the eBike charging experience. This ultra-lightweight platform, weighing just 181 grams and measuring 90 millimeters in diameter, provides a streamlined solution for recharging the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged cyclists, Energy Hub, innovative, MAHLE, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On 5 September 2024, the European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €35 million investment in Adara Ventures’ newly launched Energy Fund. With a target size of €120 million, the fund aims to support early-stage companies specializing in technologies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Adara Ventures, Alberto Echeverri, Alberto Gómez, EIF, Energy Fund, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Herzegovina Bridge, a significant infrastructure project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was inaugurated on September 5, 2024. Spanning nearly 1 kilometer across the Neretva River, this new bridge, part of the Corridor Vc route, aims to enhance connectivity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Borjana Krišto, Bosnia and Herzegovina, connectivity, economic, EIB, Herzegovina Bridge, Nermin Nikšić, partnership, Robert de Groot, Stefano Ellero, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major player in European logistics real estate, reported strong financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw a 2.6% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) to €357 million and a 3.2% rise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Logicor, Michael Slattery, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and 4JET have unveiled a new technology called Loctite LASER-FIT, designed to produce ultra-quiet tires specifically for electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative process integrates acoustic foam directly into the tire during manufacturing, significantly reducing both production costs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired i3 Solutions Group, a UK and Singapore-based data centre consulting firm, strengthening its global presence in data centre consulting. This acquisition, following Ramboll’s 2022 purchase of EYP Mission Critical Facilities, expands its expertise in strategy, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced a new sustainability goal to ensure 100% circular recycling of permanent magnets from its wind turbines, starting with decommissioned units from 2030. This initiative aims to address the environmental and supply challenges associated with rare … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Essity has partnered with ANDRITZ to install a PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System) at its Stubbins mill in England. Scheduled to begin operations in late 2024, this system will generate up to 25% of the steam needed … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andritz, Eco-Friendly Steam System, Essity, partnership, Phillip Kenyon, PrimeDry YES (Yankee Eco Steam System), Stubbins Mill, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) On September 5, 2024, the European Space Agency successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite from Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Vega rocket. This marks the third satellite in the Sentinel-2 constellation, part of the EU’s Copernicus Earth observation program. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics have announced a multi-year partnership to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides, aimed at advancing skin care and healthcare solutions. The collaboration will utilize Macro Biologics’ advanced antimicrobial technology, known as Amicidins, which targets a broad … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amicidins, Beiersdorf, Biodegradable Antimicrobial Peptides, Dr. Gitta Neufang, Dr. Michael Bevilacqua, Healthcare, Macro Biologics, partnership, skin care, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) On September 4, 2024, Vattenfall announced it has secured Contracts for Difference (CfD) for two significant renewable energy projects in the UK. The Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and the Kemberton solar farm will collectively add 100 MW … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, United Kingdom
Tagged Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm, Contracts for Difference (CfD), Frank Elsworth, Kemberton solar farm, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, UK, Vattenfall, Wind and Solar Projects
(IN BRIEF) Wieland Group, a leading manufacturer of copper and copper alloy products based in Ulm, Germany, has acquired Aurubis AG’s Buffalo site in New York. The sale, completed on August 30, 2024, involves a facility with around 500 employees … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis has inaugurated its new Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA) plant in Beerse, Belgium. This €33 million facility, developed in-house, enhances the recovery of tin and precious metals from anode sludges, a by-product of copper refining. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Advanced Sludge Processing by Aurubis (ASPA), Aurubis, Bart Craane, Belgium, Dirk Vandenberghe, Germany, Inge Hofkens, Metal Recovery, partnership, recycling plant, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hyogo Pulp Industries has launched a new drum displacer washer, the DD-Washer, at its Tanigawa pulp mill with technology provided by ANDRITZ. This upgrade is part of the company’s efforts to enhance production efficiency and sustainability. The new … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the University of Sydney have utilized advanced AI technologies, specifically AlphaFold and ESMFold, to map the protein structures of numerous viruses from the Flaviviridae family, which includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, AlphaFold, Dengue, Dr. Joe Grove, ESMFold, hepatitis C, partnership, sustainability, University of Glasgow, University of Sydney, vaccine development, Viral Protein Structures, ZIKA
(IN BRIEF) SiliconAuto, a semiconductor joint venture between Stellantis and Foxconn, has adopted Siemens’ PAVE360™ software to accelerate the development of its Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) System on a Chip (SoC). By utilizing PAVE360, SiliconAuto aims to create a virtual … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has announced the first major tenant for its new development in Příšovice: Plzeňský Prazdroj, the Czech Republic’s largest beer producer. The company has leased 7,500 square meters at the facility, which will serve as its regional distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alžběta Pastrnková, Czech Republic, Logicor, partnership, Plzeňský Prazdroj, Příšovice Logistics Hub, sustainability, tenant
(IN BRIEF) At the Automechanika 2024 event, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices is unveiling an array of future-focused solutions to enhance the digitization of the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Key highlights include new dealer and workshop partnership concepts, an optimized diagnostics solution, and a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a sustainable sourcing initiative to ensure the long-term availability of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In response to climate change, geopolitical challenges, and increasing demand for eco-friendly products, Symrise has implemented a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged innovative, Natural Ingredients, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks is set to launch a groundbreaking electric truck capable of driving up to 600 km on a single charge, marking a significant advancement in long-distance, zero-emission transport. This new model, the Volvo FH Electric, will be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues UK has been awarded a £28.2 million contract by the Department for Education to build the new St John’s CE Academy secondary school in Grove, Oxfordshire. The school will serve 600 students and will be the first … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, and Kryalos SGR, an asset management firm, have acquired a 51,000 sqm site in Fara Gera D’Adda, near Milan, to develop a state-of-the-art 25,000 sqm logistics facility. This acquisition aligns … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Fara Gera D'Adda, Gianluca Vairani, Graeme Hepburn, Kryalos SGR, Logicor, logistics hub, Milan, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened a new production plant in Steinau, Germany, to increase its capacity for producing sustainable cosmetic emollients. The plant uses an enzymatic process that significantly reduces the climate footprint of these essential cosmetic ingredients. This expansion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company (HPWS) received approval in principle (AiP) certificates from DNV at the SMM trade fair for three innovative ship designs focused on sustainability. The designs include an ammonia-fueled midsize gas carrier, an ammonia-fueled container ship, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has started oil production at the Tyrving field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which has an estimated 25 million barrels of recoverable reserves. This new production site, added to ORLEN’s portfolio of 20 active fields in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Professor Derk Loorbach has been appointed as the scientific lead of the Climate Research Initiative Netherlands (KIN). Loorbach, an expert in socio-economic transitions, will guide the scientific direction of KIN, focusing on systemic transitions and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Marjolein van Wijngaarden has been appointed to the board of NWO’s Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domain, effective September 1, 2024. She brings over 25 years of experience in sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AES Board, appointment, INNOVATION, leadership, Marjolein van Wijngaarden, NWO, sustainability, Thom Palstra
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its most advanced marine engine, the 13-litre DI13, at the SMM maritime trade fair. This engine offers improved fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8% compared to previous models, and is designed for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a EUR 15 million loan to the City of Pärnu, Estonia, to fund key infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new city bridge, which will be the longest in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged André Küüsvek, Infrastructure Project, Meelis Kukk, NIB, Pärnu, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Resand Ltd, a Finnish company specializing in sand regeneration technology for foundries, has secured a EUR 3 million loan from Nefco, the Nordic Green Bank. This funding will help Resand expand its operations and meet the growing demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged NEFCO, partnership, Resand Ltd, Sand Recycling Technology, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Burberry has launched the ‘Made in the UK’ series, highlighting its commitment to British manufacturing with a focus on the Heritage Trench and Car Coats. Crafted in Castleford, West Yorkshire, these coats use sustainably sourced materials like organically … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Roos Groep, in partnership with Leica Geosystems, has developed the world’s first fully electric slipform paver, enhanced with advanced 3D machine control technology. This innovation marks a significant step in sustainable construction, offering precise, fossil fuel-free paving solutions. … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Electric Slipform, Hexagon, Leica Geosystems, partnership, Roos Groep, sustainability, Sweden, Tom Roos
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has secured Contracts for Difference (CfDs) from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for significant portions of its Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 offshore wind farms. Hornsea 3, set to become the world’s largest … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) WHEB Asset Management is set to adopt the ‘Sustainability Impact’ label for its FP WHEB Sustainability Fund, making it one of the first to do so under the UK’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR). The fund will be … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Sustainability Impact', George Latham, Simon Gunson, WHEB Asset Management
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