(IN BRIEF) ZF has launched the ZF 3000 NRD PTI, a new hybrid transmission designed for waterjet vessels, offering low-emission and low-noise operation with power outputs up to 1,940 kW. The transmission, which includes an electric power take-in (PTI) unit, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged eco-friendly, Hybrid Transmission, sustainablity, Waterjet Vessels, ZF, ZF 3000 NRD PTI
(IN BRIEF) Hannover Finanz, through its division HF Opportunities GmbH, has acquired Freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, from Saint-Gobain. Freeglass, based in Schwaikheim, Germany, generated nearly €20 million in sales in 2023. The acquisition … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Hapag-Lloyd to supply 20,000 metric tons of waste-based bio-LNG over two years as part of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The bio-LNG, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, will be used … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bio-LNG Supply, Gasum, Germany, green shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Jacob Granqvist, partnership, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is celebrating major anniversaries for its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants, marking 90 and 160 years of operation, respectively. The Vrchlabí plant, originally a carriage manufacturer, has evolved into a cutting-edge facility producing automatic transmissions, achieving carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor is set to develop a 28,000 sqm custom-built logistics warehouse in Tarragona for a major international company specializing in personalized promotional products. The facility, located in a strategic area near the AP-2 highway, will begin construction in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is celebrating five years of successful operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, during which it has provided over €900 million in financing for key infrastructure and development projects. These investments, focused on transportation, climate … Read the full press release
(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Natural Cotton Color, un marchio di moda brasiliano noto per il suo impegno verso la sostenibilità, ha lanciato la sua nuova collezione “Calunga” durante la Milano Fashion Week. La sfilata si terrà il 20 settembre 2024, presso … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Business, Environment, Industrial, Italy, Marketing
Tagged Anafaia, Beyond the Claim, Calunga, Carnevale nel Nordest del Paese, Casulo Feliz, cotone biologico, crochet, DENIM, Ecosimple, Elis Janoville, eredità culturale del Brasile e il "Maracatu", fili sviluppati con scarti di seta, Francisca Vieira, Friend of the Earth, fuselli, il Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, industria della moda, Ingá, innovazione tessile, Leo Mendonca, lino, Makano, Milano Fashion Week, moda sostenibile, Natural Cotton Color, Pacoa, Paraíba, Pernambuco, quilombolas, ricamo Labirinto, rinascimentale, Sandra Vasconcelos, seta, seta di Bratac, tessuti, tradizionali quilombola, World Sustainability Organization & Foundation
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Architecture, climate change, heritage and coastal urbanism research Lab, Heritage and Urbanism in West Africa (AHUWA), Leverhulme Award, Leverhulme Trust, Masters Programme in Global Urbanism and Heritage, Professor Anthony Hollander, Professor Ola Uduku, Professor Taibat Lawanson, research cluster, School of Architecture, sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, University of Lagos, University of Liverpool, West African Coast, £2.2m grant
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has deployed the first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia, marking a significant milestone in Europe. This new 5G connectivity will enhance communication within the plant, replacing traditional walkie-talkies and enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G network, Bohdan Zronek, Czechia, digitalization, infrastructure, Temelín Nuclear Plant, Violeta Luca, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest “Maritime Forecast to 2050” report emphasizes the critical role of technological advancements, particularly in energy efficiency and digitalization, in achieving the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 decarbonization goals. As carbon-neutral fuels remain scarce, the report stresses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp Steel, E.ON, and König-Brauerei have launched an innovative project that repurposes waste heat from steel production to power the brewing processes at König-Brauerei. The initiative, which includes the construction of a steam transfer pipeline by E.ON, allows … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has invested $100 million in a partnership with Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands to support sustainable forestry practices across 300,000 hectares in the U.S. The initiative aims to reduce timber harvesting, enhance carbon sequestration, and improve … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is part of a pioneering national initiative called the Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, aimed at improving the UK’s ability to predict and manage extreme weather events like floods and droughts. Supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Gemma Coxon, drought, Flood, Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), partnership, Peter Kyle, predictions, RESEARCH, sustainability, UK, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have successfully launched the world’s first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, marking a significant advancement in mobile connectivity. This new technology, which enhances speed, reliability, and efficiency, is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G technology, Australia, Emilio Romeo, Ericsson, mobile connectivity, partnership, Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, Sri Amirthalingam, sustainability, Telstra
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has partnered with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH to develop a 100% bio-based leather alternative made from industrial hemp. This sustainable material, named LOVR™, is being designed for use in car interiors and could be integrated into … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 2028, ACCELERATE strategy, Andreas Walingen, automotive industry, bio-based adhesive, bio-based leather alternative, car interiors, circular material, collaboration, Components Development, compostable, customer feedback, design, eco-friendly, Germany, hemp fibers, industrial hemp, Kai Grünitz, large-scale production, LOVR™, Lucas Fuhrmann, Materials Technology, recyclable, resource conservation, Revoltech GmbH, sustainability, sustainable material, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group Innovation
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has launched the Sainsbury’s Egg Group, an industry-first initiative designed to support over 100 UK egg farmers by ensuring financial stability, promoting sustainable practices, and improving animal welfare. The group will guarantee that farmers receive at least … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Egg Farmer Group, Gavin Hodgson, Gillian Potter, Sainsbury, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 FUSO eCanter electric trucks, equipped with advanced waste collection systems from KAOUSSIS, to enhance their urban waste management. These emission-free trucks are designed for efficient operations in narrow city streets and feature … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, eCanter Electric Trucks, eco-friendly, Florian Schulz, FUSO, Greece, KAOUSSIS, partnership, sustainability, waste collection
(IN BRIEF) IKEA has partnered with Adyen to streamline its global payment processes and improve customer experiences across both online and in-store channels. Through Adyen’s financial technology platform, IKEA will gain deeper insights into customer behaviors, enhancing its cross-channel loyalty … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Global Payment, IKEA, Loyalty Systems, Netherland, partnership, sustainability, Tobias Lindh
(IN BRIEF) Arglass has partnered with Dürr to enhance sustainability at its Valdosta, Georgia facility by installing an advanced exhaust air purification system in its new glass melting furnace. The Dürr candle filter system, being used for the first time … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DWS has expanded its European infrastructure investment portfolio by acquiring Heather Wind AB, an onshore wind farm in Sweden with a capacity of 48 MWp. This acquisition, part of DWS’s strategy to diversify its renewable energy assets, follows … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project to install a 3 MW floating wind turbine in the UK North Sea, designed to supply renewable energy to the Culzean offshore oil and gas platform. This innovative project aims to provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Floating Wind Turbine Project, Marie-Noëlle Semeria, North Sea Oil & Gas Platform, partnership, sustainability, TotalEnergies, UK
(IN BRIEF) Wood has signed agreements to sell two non-core businesses, Ethos Energy Group Limited and CEC Controls Company Inc, as part of its strategy to simplify operations and focus on core capabilities. These sales are expected to generate approximately … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BC Hydro has partnered with Wood, a global consulting and engineering firm, under a $200 million, seven-year agreement to modernize and expand British Columbia’s electric grid. The project aims to upgrade power lines, substations, and other infrastructure to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €10.8 billion in new financing to support a diverse range of projects focused on green energy, business innovation, health, housing, education, and infrastructure development. This includes significant investments in clean energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Business Innovation, EIB, Green Energy, Infrastructure Development, investments, Nadia Calviño, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has achieved a major milestone by surpassing EUR 100 billion in sustainability funding through its Climate and Sustainability Awareness Bonds (CABs and SABs). This achievement was marked by the issuance of a heavily … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Climate Awareness Bond, European Investment Bank, Financial, investment, Nadia Calviño, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG has signed the Antwerp Declaration, joining over 1,000 energy-intensive companies in calling for a European Industrial Deal to support the transition to climate neutrality while maintaining Europe’s industrial competitiveness. The declaration outlines ten key … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged AMAG, Antwerp Declaration, European Industry, Helmut Kaufmann, partnership, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus, in partnership with FC Bayern Munich, has launched a project to build a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The charging park, featuring high-power and megawatt … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alexander Vlaskamp, Allianz Arenal, Dr. Markus Söder, electric vehicle charging hub, FC Bayern, Jan-Christian Dreesen, MAN Truck & Bus, partnership, sports, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group is advancing its commitment to decarbonizing public transport in the Czech Republic by introducing 16 new electric buses in the city of Kladno, marking the country’s largest single purchase of such vehicles. These buses will operate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has been awarded a gold rating by EcoVadis, a leading global provider of sustainability assessments, for the second consecutive year. The company improved its score by 7 points in 2024, achieving 78 points, which places it … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis, Fleming Voetmann, sustainability, VELUX Group
(IN BRIEF) Professor Emily Rayfield of the University of Bristol has been awarded the prestigious Gabor Medal by the Royal Society for her pioneering work in integrating engineering and computational methods into palaeobiology. Her research, particularly in finite element modeling, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced the acquisition of Födisch Group, a leading German company specializing in advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. This acquisition will strengthen ABB’s position in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), allowing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Allseas for the onshore disposal of a 12,000 metric tonne topside structure, with an option for a second topside, potentially totaling up to 30,000 metric tonnes. The project … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Austrian retailer BILLA provided free packed lunches to 44 Ukrainian children from Kharkiv and Odessa during their holiday in Austria, organized by Österreichische Kinderfreunde in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy. The children, who spent time in Carinthia and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Ukraine
Tagged Austria, BILLA, Daniela Gruber-Pruner, Free Meals, Ludmil Krastev, partnership, retail, REWE International, sustainablity, Ukrainian children
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a significant investment in Uzbekistan’s first renewable hydrogen facility, marking a pioneering effort in Central Asia’s transition to greener energy sources. The project, developed in partnership with ACWA … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ACWA Power, Central Asia, EBRD, Nandita Parshad, partnership, Renewable Hydrogen Facility, sustainablity, Uzbekistan, Uzkimyosanoat
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have acquired equity stakes in Bank of Palestine to support its capital base amid the challenging economic conditions in the region. The investment will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank of Palestine, EBRD, economy, Francis Malige, Hashim Shawa, IFC, investment, Palestine, partnership, SMEs, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) Bergen Engines has been contracted to supply a hybrid propulsion engine for Havbryn AS’s new stern trawler, highlighting advancements in maritime sustainability. The vessel, set for delivery in 2026, will feature state-of-the-art technology to reduce fuel consumption and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bergen Engines, Havbryn AS, Hybrid Stern Trawler, maritime, partnership, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM AIR CARGO has launched its first transpacific service, connecting Hong Kong to Chicago, following the delivery of a new Boeing 777-200F on August 18, 2024. This marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Boeing 777-200F, Chicago, CMA CGM AIR CARGO, Hong Kong, partnership, sustainablity, travel
(IN BRIEF) In Switzerland, as the number of bank branches, post offices, and ATMs has significantly decreased in recent years. The collaboration aims to develop new, efficient, and sustainable approaches to ensure long-term access to cash for Swiss citizens. A … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ATM Pooling, cash, Diebold Nixdorf, innovative, partnership, SIX, sustainablity, Switzerland, USA
(IN BRIEF) The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza will feature unique trophies named “VROOOM,” designed by artist Andrea Sala to symbolize speed and power. These trophies, made from Valchromat and chromed aluminum, are part of Pirelli’s ongoing collaboration with … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'VROOOM' Trophies, 2024 Italian Grand Prix, Andrea Sala, art, Monza, partnership, Pirelli, Pirelli HangarBicocca, speed, sustainablity
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved by SIX Swiss Exchange as one of only two sustainability experts to act as official reviewers for the new ‘1.5°C Climate Equity’ flag. This flag allows Swiss-listed companies to demonstrate their commitment to limiting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Climate Equity Flag, Efforts, Géraldine Picaud, partnership, SGS, SIX Swiss Exchange, sustainability
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