Category Archives: Environment

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VINCI Construction Awarded €700 Million Contract for French Railway Network Renovation

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Réseau has entrusted VINCI Construction’s subsidiary, ETF, with work package 4 of an industrial regeneration contract valued at €700 million. Over a period of seven years, with the option for two additional years, ETF will upgrade over … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Veerhaven Pioneers Climate-Friendly Pusher Tug Fleet for Steel Supply Chain Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Veerhaven, the Dutch logistics subsidiary of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to design and commission climate-friendly pusher tugs for its fleet renewal. These innovative vessels, fueled by methanol and optimized for low-water capabilities, … Read the full press release

Health Canada Authorizes Probiotic Strain CLEPIUS™ for Alleviating Digestive Discomfort and Stress

(IN BRIEF) Health Canada has approved functional claims for Novonesis’ probiotic strain CLEPIUS™, acknowledging its efficacy in alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and improving quality of life in adults. The authorization encompasses a range of benefits, including relief … Read the full press release

DHL Global Forwarding Partners with kinderherzen to Transport Mobile Heart Clinic for Infants Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has initiated a pro bono logistics partnership with German NGO kinderherzen, facilitating the transportation of the world’s first mobile heart clinic for infants to various countries globally. The mobile clinic, starting its journey in El … Read the full press release

Logicor Completes BTS Development, Enhancing Logistics Infrastructure in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu

(IN BRIEF) On March 11, 2024, Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, finalized the build-to-suit (BTS) development of a warehouse spanning over 16,000 square meters in Sant Feliu de Buixalleu, Spain. This facility, leased to … Read the full press release

EIB and Banca Ifis Partner to Bolster Innovation in Italy’s SMEs with €300 Million Financing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Ifis have inked a significant agreement, marking the EIB’s maiden loan operation with an Italian bank exclusively aimed at driving innovative transitions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The deal, valued … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and K Shipbuilding Partner to Advance OceanGlide Air Lubrication System

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has forged a significant collaboration with K Shipbuilding (KSB), a leading Korean shipyard, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the installation of Alfa Laval OceanGlide Air Lubrication System in potential newbuilding projects such as … Read the full press release

Terna Recognized as Climate Change Leader by CDP

(IN BRIEF) Terna has earned a prestigious spot on the list of leading international companies engaging their suppliers in the fight against climate change, according to the Climate Change survey conducted by CDP. Achieving an ‘A’ rating, the highest score … Read the full press release

EQT Welcomes Sir Alok Sharma as Senior Advisor on Geopolitical and Economic Trends

(IN BRIEF) EQT, a leading private equity firm, appoints the Right Honorable Sir Alok Sharma KCMG as Senior Advisor on geopolitical topics and economic trends, leveraging his extensive experience in sustainability. Sir Alok, former President of the 2021 United Nations … Read the full press release

EuroMaint Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Maintenance Center in Nässjö, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) EuroMaint, a subsidiary of the CAF Group and a leading railway services provider, marks the opening of a modern maintenance center in Nässjö, Sweden. The 35,000 square meters facility, strategically located, will maintain new trains delivered by CAF … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €200 Million Loan to NRW.BANK for Refugee Housing Initiative in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) collaborates with NRW.BANK to allocate a €200 million framework loan aimed at facilitating the expansion and enhancement of refugee housing facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German state. This initiative involves constructing, … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Rapidly Developed Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre for French Navy Mine Countermeasures

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defense technology, announces the successful development and delivery of the Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) for the French Navy’s drone-based mine countermeasures capability. Developed in less than six months, the e-POC demonstrator enables … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures USD 120M Supplemental Award for Waterfront Facility Upgrade in Eastern USA

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a leading construction company, announces a supplemental award worth USD 120 million for preconstruction work and early commitments toward upgrading a waterfront facility in Eastern USA. This award, equivalent to approximately SEK 1.2 billion, will contribute to … Read the full press release

Burda Partners with Klim to Spearhead Regenerative Agriculture Movement

(IN BRIEF) Burda, a leading media and tech company, collaborates with Klim, an agritech firm, to champion regenerative farming practices aimed at combating climate change and biodiversity loss. Through financial support and expertise provided by Klim’s digital platform, Burda amplifies … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Boosts Green Initiatives with Successful SEK 1,750 Million Bond Placement

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading manufacturer of outdoor power products, announces the successful placement of a SEK-denominated green bond worth 1,750 million over a 3-year term. The bond issuance, conducted under the company’s Medium Term Note Program, signifies Husqvarna … Read the full press release

Zoox Collaborates with AFRY to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

(IN BRIEF) Zoox, an American subsidiary of Amazon specializing in autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, partners with AFRY, leveraging their vehicle engineering expertise from Sweden to enhance the development of Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. This innovative vehicle, designed for fully autonomous operation, marks … Read the full press release

Kalmar Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has attained ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), affirming its adherence to the highest standards in safeguarding sensitive information. The certification, awarded after a thorough process conducted by Cargotec’s … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Heptares Forge Global Collaboration to Pioneer Precision Treatment for Schizophrenia

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Group Corporation (Sosei Heptares) have unveiled a global collaboration and exclusive option-to-license agreement aimed at advancing the development and commercialization of Sosei Heptares’ portfolio of first-in-class GPR52 agonists. The focus of this collaboration lies … Read the full press release

Continental’s PremiumContact 7 Earns Top Rating in Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s PremiumContact 7 summer tire has achieved an exemplary top rating in the latest test conducted by the German trade magazine Auto Bild. Out of 54 other summer tire models tested on a VW Golf VIII, the PremiumContact … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Order for V236-15.0 MW Wind Turbine at Thyborøn Port

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a firm order from Thyborøn-Harboøre Vindmøllelaug I/S af 2002 for a V236-15.0 MW wind turbine to be installed directly on the waterfront in the Port of Thyborøn, Denmark. The order includes supply, delivery, commissioning, and … Read the full press release