Category Archives: Environment

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EIB Group and Deutsche Leasing Romania Forge €335 Million Agreement to Boost Small Business Financing and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) collaborates with Deutsche Leasing Romania IFN SA (DLRO) to finalize a synthetic securitization transaction worth €335 million, aimed at mitigating credit risk and enhancing lending capacity for DLRO, which in turn … Read the full press release

EIB Global’s €1.2 Billion Injection Energizes Western Balkans’ Future

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the financing arm of the European Investment Bank outside the EU, set a milestone by investing €1.2 billion in the Western Balkans in 2023, aiming to catalyze over €6 billion in new investments. The funds are … Read the full press release

ClimateView and AFRY Join Forces to Drive Global Climate Action in Cities

(IN BRIEF) Swedish technology firm ClimateView and global engineering company AFRY have partnered to assist cities, municipalities, and regions in accelerating their path to carbon neutrality. Recognizing cities as pivotal players in combating climate change due to their significant carbon … Read the full press release

Continental’s AIBA Facility Marks Milestone with Over a Million Test Drives

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s cutting-edge tire braking test facility, the Automated Indoor Braking Analyzer (AIBA), has achieved a significant milestone, completing over a million test drives since its inception in 2012. The AIBA facility, renowned for its fully automated, climate-controlled environment, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Recognized as Global Environmental Leader by Carbon Disclosure Project

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has achieved the highest rating in the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) environmental disclosure ranking for 2023. Among nearly 400 companies worldwide, Vattenfall has secured a place on CDP’s prestigious ‘A-list,’ recognizing it as … Read the full press release

Shaping the Future: Dassault Systèmes Unveils 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes announces the upcoming 3DEXPERIENCE World 2024 event, set to take place in Dallas from February 11-14, 2024. This milestone event, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will bring together over 5,000 users, industry leaders, innovators, and students to … Read the full press release

CUPRA Simplifies Electric Vehicle Charging with In-Car App and Charging Map

(IN BRIEF) CUPRA introduces an innovative in-car system, the CUPRA Charging Map, to streamline the charging experience for CUPRA Born drivers across Europe. Integrated into the vehicle’s infotainment display, the app provides real-time data on 620,000 charging points in 27 … Read the full press release

RWE and PPC Partner to Propel Greek Energy Transition with Massive Solar Projects

(IN BRIEF) RWE and PPC, in collaboration through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., are accelerating Greece’s energy transition by investing in solar projects with a collective capacity of nearly 1 gigawatt. The final investment decision has been made … Read the full press release

DHL Trials Hydrogen-Powered Trucks for Sustainable Freight Transport in Germany

(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight, in collaboration with Post & Parcel Germany, has initiated a one-year pilot project deploying hydrogen-powered trucks manufactured by Paul Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH at its Cologne location. These trucks, based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego, mark DHL’s commitment to … Read the full press release

EIB and Terna Seal €500 Million Deal for Tyrrhenian Link Renewable Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) During the EIB Forum in Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Terna signed a €500 million financing contract, marking the final tranche of the €1.9 billion financing for the Tyrrhenian Link project. This submarine electricity cable, spanning … Read the full press release

EIB and Sciences Po Renew Partnership for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), recognized as the EU’s climate bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable finance and climate dialogue by renewing its support for the Sciences Po European Chair for Sustainable Development and Climate Transition. … Read the full press release

EU Private Sector Women Launch Network to Drive Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) In a proactive move towards advancing the green transition and fostering climate resilience, women leaders from the EU private sector have inaugurated the Women Climate Leaders Network, hosted by the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group). With the … Read the full press release

Unilever Reports Full Year 2023 Results: Focus on Sustainability and Growth Action Plan

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its financial results for the full year 2023, revealing an underlying sales growth of 7.0% driven by positive volumes. Despite challenges such as adverse currency impacts and net disposals, the company achieved a turnover of … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Implements Cutting-Edge Truck Tolling System in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom achieves a significant milestone with the successful installation of an advanced truck tolling system in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, part of the United Arab Emirates. Replacing the previous plaza-based tolling system, the new multi-lane … Read the full press release

ABP Unveils Ambitious Masterplan for Port of Newport, Paving the Way for Green Growth

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) reveals its ambitious vision for the Port of Newport, aiming to usher in a new era of sustainable growth for both the port and the city. With sustainability as a cornerstone, ABP’s plan focuses … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Energizes First Battery Project, Accelerating Global Energy Storage Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has achieved a significant milestone by energizing the Tiln battery project, marking the commencement of its multi-gigawatt global energy storage pipeline. This initiative, which accompanies the Tiln solar project in Lincolnshire, UK, underscores the company’s dedication … Read the full press release

Repsol Gains RSB Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Enhancing Global Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, a leading multi-energy company, has achieved certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), allowing it to sell its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the RSB Book & Claim System. This certification facilitates the delivery of SAF … Read the full press release

Logicor Secures Planning for Sustainable Warehouse ‘Bolton 330’ in UK Redevelopment Drive

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European real estate developer, has achieved a significant milestone in its UK redevelopment program with the securing of planning permission for ‘Bolton 330’, a 330,000 sq ft sustainable warehouse in the North West. Strategically located … Read the full press release

EBRD and UniCredit Bulbank Partner to Support Tsenovo Solar Plant in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to guarantee up to €25 million for a loan extended by UniCredit Bulbank to the Tsenovo solar plant in Bulgaria, marking the first greenfield renewable project financed under … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €350 Million to Umicore for EV Battery Materials Innovation and Recycling

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move to bolster Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has entered a €350 million financing agreement with Umicore to support research, development, and innovation (RDI) in rechargeable battery materials technologies. … Read the full press release