(IN BRIEF) The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed the G20’s endorsement of a roadmap aimed at reforming MDBs to address global challenges, support the Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance climate action. Key achievements in 2023 include increasing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged G20-Endorsed Roadmap EIB, Global Development Banks, Ilan Goldfajn, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EIB Group President Nadia Calviño visited Bulgaria to discuss increased financing opportunities aimed at boosting economic growth, job creation, and the country’s green transition. In partnership with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Lyudmila Petkova, the EIB Group plans to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Bulgaria, EIB Group, Lyudmila Petkova, Nadia Calviño, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Corporation and Celanese Corporation have partnered to produce adhesives from captured CO2 emissions, advancing sustainability in the packaging and consumer goods sectors. Celanese’s carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology transforms CO2 into methanol, a key ingredient in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At COP16, Kering became the first company globally to adopt science-based targets for land and freshwater, marking a significant step in its commitment to biodiversity. After participating in the Science Based Targets Network’s corporate pilot, Kering set targets … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biodiversity, COP16, Freshwater, Kering, land, Science-Based, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri’s Norwegian subsidiary, Vard, has signed a €200 million contract to design and construct five Walk-to-Work vessels for an international client. The vessels, designed to support offshore oil and gas platforms, will feature hybrid propulsion systems, advanced motion-compensated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Fincantieri, Norway, partnership, Pierroberto Folgiero, sustainability, Vard, Walk-to-Work Vessels
(IN BRIEF) Burberry has opened a new store in Singapore at the Wisma Atria shopping mall on Orchard Road, designed to blend British architectural heritage with contemporary style. The store features materials like Portland stone and black cast iron, tying … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged British Heritage, Burberry, Orchard Road, partnership, Singapore, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hempel has joined RightShip’s Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program, marking a significant step in promoting sustainable maritime practices. The collaboration focuses on Hempel’s Hempaguard, a silicone hull coating that significantly reduces fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and in-water environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Ajinkya Kadam, Alexander Enström, Hempel, Maritime Practices, partnership, RightShip, Singapore, sustainability, Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program
(IN BRIEF) At METSTRADE 2024, Hempel A/S launched Hempel’s Infinity, the world’s first underwater performance recharger for its silicone yacht coatings. This biocide-free, water-based product extends the life of existing coatings for an extra season, eliminating the need for repainting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Denmark, Hempel, Hempel’s Infinity, METSTRADE 2024, Recharger, Silicone Yacht Coatings, sustainability, Thomas Olsen
(IN BRIEF) BMT, in collaboration with Ocius, has launched The Deep Blue Project, an initiative revolutionizing autonomous maritime data collection and environmental monitoring. Announced at the Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024, the project’s first phase involves trials of Ocius’s autonomous … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged "The Deep Blue Project", Australia, BMT, Graeme Nayler, Ocius, Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024, partnership, Robert Dane, sustainability, Will Alexander
(IN BRIEF) Four Dutch subprojects have been awarded €1.25 million under the European Water4All programme to improve aquatic ecosystem resilience and integration into water governance. The projects include: enhancing lake management with stakeholder input (PLURALAKES), studying peatland hydrology and ecosystem … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Dutch Ministries of Infrastructure, European Water Security Programme, NWO, partnership, sustainability, water management, ‘Water4All’
(IN BRIEF) Saab, Thales, and ST Engineering have partnered to modernize Singapore’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure through a Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Sweden–Singapore Royal Business Forum. The collaboration combines Saab’s advanced Digital Tower Suite, Thales’ ATM expertise, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been commissioned by Region Norrbotten to design and plan a new regional hospital as part of Kiruna’s relocation three kilometers east due to the expansion of its iron ore mine. The hospital, expected to be completed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Health Solutions, Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, ownership, partnership, Probi AB, Stockholm, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) TRATON Charging Solutions, the eMobility Service Provider for TRATON GROUP brands like Scania and MAN, has achieved significant progress in its first year, offering over 400 charging points across 150 locations in 19 European countries. It simplifies charging … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Christian Hahn, Dr. Petra Sundström, Electric Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure, Europe, Hubject, partnership, sustainability, TRATON Charging Solutions, TRATON GROUP
(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the Complete Fleet concept, a digital service enabling haulage companies to integrate and manage mixed-brand and multi-fuel fleets, including trailers, through its unified digital ecosystem. Accessible via the My Scania platform, it offers services like … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eni has launched HPC6, a cutting-edge supercomputer with a peak performance of 606 PFlop/s, ranking fifth globally and first in Europe for industrial use. HPC6 supports Eni’s decarbonization and energy transition efforts by enhancing CO2 storage research, biofuel … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Claudio Descalzi, energy transition, Eni, HPC6, partnership, supercomputing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The MFB Hungarian Development Bank has pledged €20 million to the 3SI Innovation Fund, which is led by the European Investment Fund (EIF). The fund, targeting growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, aims to raise €180 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIF, Hungary, Innovation Fund, Marjut Falkstedt, MFB Hungarian Development Bank (MFB), partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In response to Ukraine’s ongoing recovery efforts, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €14.5 million in EU-backed funds to support the rehabilitation of municipal infrastructure in Dnipro and Mykolaiv. This funding will aid in the restoration of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Ukraine
Tagged Borys Filatov, Dnipro, EIB, Municipal Infrastructure, Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Sienkevych, partnership, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska, UKRAINE, Valdis Dombrovskis
(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE MIB ESG Risk-Adjusted Index, which adjusts constituent weights based on ESG and carbon risks, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional indices. The index focuses on reducing exposure to fossil fuels and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) of Greece has joined the European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) as a full member. This partnership will allow IPTO to contribute to ENCS’s cybersecurity strategies and benefit from its expertise in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Anjos Nijk, Cybersecurity, European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS), Greece, Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO), Nikos Raftopoulos, partnership, power grid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to retrofit 60 government buildings with energy-efficient technologies as part of a decarbonization program aligned with the UAE’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050. The program aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Decarbonization Program, His Excellency Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, infrastructure, Matthias Rebellius, partnership, Siemens, sustainability, UAE Ministry of Energy
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a Cooperation Agreement to use TotalEnergies’ AUSEA technology to detect and measure methane emissions at OIL’s sites in India. This partnership aligns with OIL’s recent commitment to the Oil and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has supplied its Lewatit TP 108 DW ion exchange resin for De Watergroep’s mobile water treatment plant in Brussels, Belgium, aimed at removing PFAS contamination from drinking water. The modular plant, operational since May 2024, can treat … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is set to begin the series production of its battery-electric eActros 600 at the Wörth plant on November 22, 2024, marking a major step in reducing CO2 emissions from long-haul transport. The production of key components for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daimler truck, Dr. Andreas Gorbach, eActros 600, Gaggenau, Kassel and Mannheim, Mercedes-Benz, partnership, sustainability, transportation, Yariş Pürsün
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved significant recognition with 15 of its academics, and four affiliated researchers, included in Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2024 report. The rankings highlight individuals whose research, spanning the past decade, has had … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Rankings, Adam Scaife, Awards, INNOVATION, leadership, Matthew White, Most Influential, Penelope Lindeque, Pierre Friedlingstein, Professor Lisa Roberts, Professors Herman Aguinis, Professors Tamara Galloway, sustainability, Tim Lenton, University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) A new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx, Electric Light Commercial Vehicles 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Forecasts, predicts significant growth for electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs), forecasting sales to surpass 11 million units by 2045. The report highlights how … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon emissions, city center bans, eLCV market, eLCVs, electric LCVs, Electric Light Commercial Vehicle, electric light commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, electrification of LCVs, electrification of light commercial vehicles, emissions restrictions, EU, Europe, EV transition, fossil fuel bans, government regulation, IDTechEx, IDTechEx report, IDTechEx website, independent research, LCV operators, LCVs, light-duty road freight, Market Growth, market intelligence, markets insights, OEMs, Paris Agreement, Paris Agreement Goals, Pranav Jaswani, sales trends, sustainability goals, sustainability targets, zero-emission logistics solutions
(IN BRIEF) SEGRO has partnered with Bouygues Bâtiment Industrie to redevelop the historic Les Gobelins railway station in Paris into an innovative urban logistics hub, set to open in 2025. Spanning 75,000 m² and featuring modular units, the SEGRO Paris … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bouygues Bâtiment Industrie, Les Gobelins Station, partnership, SEGRO, sustainability, Urban Logistics Hub, William Nippert
(IN BRIEF) Altea Green Power, a renewable energy company specializing in developing eco-friendly power generation plants, has transitioned from Euronext Growth Milan to the prestigious Euronext STAR Milan segment. With a market capitalization of €127.2 million, Altea Green Power is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bord Gáis Energy has acquired Swyft Energy, a leading Irish solar PV provider, to enhance its green energy offerings for residential, business, and agricultural customers. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, strengthens Bord Gáis Energy’s capabilities with Swyft … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Adrian Casey, Bord Gáis Energy, Centrica, Dave Kirwan, Ireland, partnership, Renewable Transition, Solar PV Solutions, sustainability, Swyft Energy
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund has acquired a majority stake in ProPellet Oy, Finland’s leading heat-as-a-service (HaaS) operator and bioenergy producer. ProPellet, which operates over 120 heating sites and produces pellet fuel using forestry by-products, has experienced significant … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI have launched Katalist, the first book & claim system for maritime shipping, enabling cargo owners and forwarders to reduce their carbon footprint without requiring a direct … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged decarbonize, First Book & Claim System, Frederik Jacobsen, Katalist, maritime shipping, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), partnership, port of Rotterdam, RMI, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, the Nordic energy company, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Denmark-based Hærup Biogas ApS, marking its first biogas plant acquisition in the country. Hærup Biogas currently produces around 40 GWh … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will participate in Rail Live! 2024, Spain’s premier railway sector event, on November 26-27 in Zaragoza. The event, focusing on discussions about the future of rail, will feature Alstom … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, innovations, Leopoldo Maestu, partnership, Rail Live! 2024, Spain, sustainability, urban mobility, Zaragoza
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an initial €100 million loan for the construction of the €1 billion Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, which will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, and palliative care services for 1.7 million Uusimaa … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged EIB, Helsinki, Laakso Joint Hospital Project, Marko Virtanen, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has retrofitted the Maersk Halifax into the industry’s first large dual-fuel vessel capable of operating on methanol, completed in 88 days at Zhoushan Xinya Shipyard, China. The conversion, led by MAN Energy Solutions, involved replacing engine components, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged CHINA, Dual-Fuel Methanol Operation, Large Vessel, Leonardo Sonzio, Maersk, Maersk Halifax, partnership, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has completed the Cavite Extension of Manila’s Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), marking its first fully integrated metro project in the Philippines. The 6.2-kilometer extension, with five new stations, reduces travel time between Baclaran and Bacoor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Cavite Extension, LRT-1, Manila, partnership, PHILIPPINES, sustainability, Toby Tiberghien, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a tool that enables robots to replicate the energy-efficient movement patterns of humans and animals. By leveraging “intrinsic dynamics,” the natural oscillations that make human and animal motion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BERT, Nature’s Rhythms, Professor Alin Albu-Schäffer, robotic, TUM
(IN BRIEF) Enemalta, Malta’s leading energy provider, is partnering with Siemens to enhance its grid infrastructure using the Gridscale X software platform. This innovative system will enable predictive management, reduce outages, and optimize grid operations for over 450,000 residents. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and the European Commission have launched a €70 million financing package to support Armenian MSMEs. The package includes €58.5 million in loans to three financial institutions—Inecobank, ArmSwissBank, and Farm Credit Armenia—and an €11 million grant to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Armen Gabrielyan, Armenia, Armswissbank, EIB Global, EU, Farm Credit Armenia, Gevorg Machanyan, Hayk Voskanyan, Inecobank, MSMEs, partnership, sustainability, Vassilis Maragos
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered a NOK 569 million contract with WS Computing AS to construct the core and shell of a hyperscale data center in Skien, Norway. This deal builds on an earlier NOK 1.1 billion contract, bringing the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Data Center Project, Norway, partnership, Skanska, sustainability
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