(IN BRIEF) Lindsay Goldberg, a private equity firm specializing in family and founder-led businesses, has acquired a controlling interest in Golden State Foods (GSF), a major supplier in the foodservice and retail industries. The Wetterau family, who have been long-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, BCLP, Financial, Golden State Foods, investment, Lindsay Goldberg, partnership, USA, Wetterau family
(IN BRIEF) NIRAS, in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the European Union (EU), successfully launched “The Climate Show” in Seychelles, marking the first time this innovative climate awareness event has been brought to the Indian Ocean region. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the European Union (EU), NIRAS, partnership, Regional Climate Action, Seychelles, sustainability, The Climate Show, YOUTH
(IN BRIEF) The Ekienea solar farm, the largest in the Basque Country, has achieved grid access, marking a significant milestone in the region’s renewable energy efforts. The 100 MW facility will nearly triple the Basque Country’s solar capacity, support local … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rostock and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are experiencing an economic revival driven by the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power. The region’s transformation is creating jobs, revitalizing the local economy, and positioning Rostock as a key player in Europe’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The “World of Volvo,” Scandinavia’s largest wooden building, has been completed in Gothenburg, showcasing Lindner Scandinavia’s expertise in sustainable construction. The project, which features innovative wooden facades and interiors, is a new architectural landmark designed to embody the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 'World of Volvo, Lindner, partnership, Scandinavia, sustainability, Sweden, Wooden Structure
(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has expanded its presence in Brazil’s Life Science market with the acquisition of specialty chemicals distributors PIC and PharmaSpecial. The deal, which adds an Applications & Innovation Center and two laboratories to Brenntag’s network, will enhance its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Brazil, Brenntag, Fabio Morais, François Bleger, Life Science Market, partnership, PIC and PharmaSpecial, sustainability, Switzerland, Torsten Walz
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has been recognized as one of Europe’s top ten Climate Leaders by the Financial Times, achieving its highest-ever ranking of eighth place. The company’s early achievement of its climate goals and new ambitious targets for 2030 highlight … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Anne-Laure Descours, Awards, Climate Leaders, Europe, Financial Times, leadership, PUMA, sports, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced a £60 million refurbishment project for CrossCountry’s Voyager fleet, which will involve a complete interior and exterior overhaul at the company’s Derby facility. The project, funded by Beacon Rail, will enhance passenger comfort and sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hugill, Alstom, Beacon Rail, CrossCountry’s Voyager Fleet, partnership, Peter Broadley, Refurbishment, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine is expanding its Indiana facility by 15,000 square meters and doubling its production capacity to 80,000 tons, following major orders from global truck manufacturers. The EUR 70 million (USD 78 million) investment will create 110 new jobs … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Carola Richter, Herbert Eibensteiner, partnership, sustainability, Truck Manufacturers, USA, voestalpine
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) have formalized their collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding, aimed at expanding their joint research efforts in manufacturing innovation. Building on a history of successful partnerships, the two … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched the “Made to Be Played” campaign, urging fans to pass on their LEGO bricks to keep the play going across generations. The initiative is part of the company’s broader commitment to sustainability, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Annette Stube, Brick Passing, generations, LEGO, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, play, Reuse, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A new study highlights the severe impact of deforestation on African montane forests, where the loss of tree cover has led to significant increases in temperature and cloud levels, threatening water resources and biodiversity. The research underscores the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Africa, biodiversity, Climate Change Impact, deforestation, Montane Forests, partnership, Prof. Petri Pellikka, sustainability, University of Helsinki, water resources
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified new organic compounds that could replace conventional plastics, offering a sustainable solution amid growing environmental concerns. The study, led by Prof. Dr. ir. Stefan Bon, explores the potential of hydrophobic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A new £12 million Applied Shipbuilding Academy has opened in Glasgow, designed to train and develop the next generation of shipbuilders. Located at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard, the facility will provide hands-on training and lifelong learning opportunities for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Glasgow, Maritime Engineering, partnership, Paul Feely, Rod Paterson, Shipbuilding Academy, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured a 270 million Euro contract to lead a consortium in delivering the power supply system for Singapore’s Cross Island Line. The project will include the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of advanced electrical systems, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens is launching new enhancements to its Gridscale X software suite, aimed at helping Transmission System Operators (TSOs) manage the complexities of the energy transition. Unveiled at the CIGRE Paris Session 2024, the new tools—“Gridscale X Protection Data … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) has appointed Emilia Högquist as the new Head of Sustainable Finance. With extensive experience in sustainable development, she will focus on promoting the financial sector’s role in sustainability and leading FI’s efforts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research demonstrates that combining genetic diversity data with demographic information provides a more accurate prediction of extinction risks in natural populations. The study, conducted on the Glanville fritillary butterfly, shows that while genetic diversity is important, its … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Synology has partnered with Gandalf Distribution AB to expand its reach across the Nordic region, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. This collaboration will improve the availability and support of Synology’s advanced data management solutions, leveraging Gandalf … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Management, News, Norway, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Denmark, ELKO, Finland, Gandalf Distribution AB, Iceland, Jeremie Francois, Marcus Tillberg, Norway, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Synology, Taiwan
(IN BRIEF) Turkcell has successfully completed a trial of Ericsson’s 5G Cloud RAN technology, becoming one of the first telecom operators globally to explore this advanced solution. The deployment marks a significant step in Turkcell’s network modernization efforts, enhancing flexibility … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ETH Zurich has opened a new research facility on Basel’s Schällemätteli life science campus, housing the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering. The state-of-the-art building is designed to foster collaboration and innovation in experimental biology, bioinformatics, and bioengineering. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Basel, Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (BSS), ETH Zurich, High-Tech Research Facility, life sciences, partnership, sustainability, Sven Panke
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has opened an expanded Sales and R&D hub in Beijing to better serve the growing food and beverage market in Northern China. The 800 sqm facility includes advanced laboratories for beverage, dairy, culinary, and snack applications, designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged Beijing, INNOVATION, Northern China, partnership, R&D Hub, Robert Marti, sustainability, Symrise, Walter Ribeiro
(IN BRIEF) EQT Private Capital Asia, through its BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, has announced the acquisition of PropertyGuru Group Limited, a leading PropTech company in Southeast Asia. This move strengthens EQT’s portfolio in the digital real estate sector, providing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, EQT, EQT Private Capital Asia, partnership, PropertyGuru, PropTech Firm, real estate, Southeast Asian, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI has acquired KJ Environment and its affiliated companies in South Korea to create a leading waste management platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy. This acquisition aligns with EQT’s strategy of investing in sustainable infrastructure … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, EQT, KJ Environment, partnership, Sang Jun Suh, South Korea, sustainability, waste management
(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Stronger Together to develop a training course aimed at enhancing the skills of auditors in detecting and reporting forced labor. The “Detecting and Reporting Forced Labor: Guidance for Auditing” course, now publicly available, equips … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged Auditors, Forced Labor Detection Skills, human rights, Jantine Werdmuller von Elgg, Laurent Corbaz, partnership, SGS, Stronger Together, sustainability, training program
(IN BRIEF) British Gas has joined a consortium with NatWest, Places for People, Sero, and Tallarna to pilot a new approach to decarbonizing up to 1,000 social housing units. The initiative will test financial models that make retrofitting more affordable, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged British Gas, Centrica, Dan Rosenfield, decarbonizing, Greg Reed, Miatta Fahnbulleh, NatWest, partnership, Places for People, Sero, social housing, sustainability, Tallarna
(IN BRIEF) Avangrid and Statkraft have signed a new Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for energy from the 35 MW Casselman wind farm in Pennsylvania, marking their second such deal in nine months. This agreement strengthens the partnership between the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Abertis has won the concession for the Ruta 5 Santiago-Los Vilos motorway in Chile, extending its presence in the country and solidifying its position as a leading toll road operator. Starting in April 2025, Abertis’ subsidiary VíasChile will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) IKEA is expanding its use of AI-powered drones to automate inventory management across its warehouses in Europe and North America. After successful testing in Belgium, the drones will now operate 24/7, freeing up employees for other tasks and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI-powered, Drones, IKEA, Ingka, inventory management, Marcus Baumgartner, Parag Parekh, partnership, safety, sustainability, Tommy Niemierowski, Warehouse Operations, well-being
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded into India, receiving authorization from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator. The expansion includes launching local payment processing capabilities and establishing a technology hub in Bengaluru. Adyen’s platform enables … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Aditya Khullar, Adyen, Bengaluru Tech Hub, INDIA, Indian market, Ingo Uytdehaage, partnership, payment processing, Reserve Bank of India, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has announced that its disinfectant, Rely+On Virkon, has been proven effective against the Mpox virus, following the WHO’s declaration of an international health emergency due to rising infections in Central and East Africa. The disinfectant is crucial … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged central Africa, East Africa, Emergency Alert, LANXESS, Mpox virus, partnership, Rely+On Virkon, Roy van Wel, sustainability, World Health Organization’s (WHO)
(IN BRIEF) Prudential and Google Cloud have partnered to launch an AI Lab in Singapore, focused on developing AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experiences, improve healthcare access, and optimize operations in the insurance sector. The Lab will empower Prudential’s 15,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Africa, AI Lab, ASIA, Google Cloud, Healthcare, insurance, partnership, Prudential, Singapore, sustainability, Thomas Kurian
(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has reached Financial Close for the Goorambat East Solar Farm, a 250 MW renewable energy project in northern Victoria. With construction set to begin soon and completion expected by 2026, the solar farm will provide enough electricity … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Australia, ENGIE, expansion, Financial, Goorambat East Solar Farm, Ms. Laura Caspari, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Victoria
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €50 million in Nine Realms’ new venture capital fund, Nine Realms Fund I K/S, which aims to raise €200 million to support early-stage companies focused on sustainable supply chain technology. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIF, Europe, Germany, INNOVATION, Marjut Falkstedt, Nine Realms, partnership, Sune Stilling, supply chain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital has secured a £2 billion real estate mandate from the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), following a previous £500 million private equity mandate. This new mandate will see up to £400 million invested in local initiatives across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Cllr Elwyn Williams, investment, partnership, Paul Myles, real estate, Schroders, Schroders Capital, Sophie Van Oosterom, sustainability, UK, Wales Pension Partnership
(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has received approval from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) to upgrade the Thuringian section of the 380-kV Mecklar-Vieselbach overhead line by converting it to high-temperature conductors. This decision, issued ahead of schedule, allows 50Hertz to increase the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 50Hertz, Federal Network Agency (BNetzA), High-Temperature Conductors, Mecklar-Vieselbach, partnership, sustainability, Sylvia Borcherding
(IN BRIEF) The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded £7.4 million in fellowships to 11 early career researchers, supporting projects in environmental science areas such as sea level rise, coral reef dynamics, and climate prediction. These prestigious fellowships aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anna-Lena Deppenmeier, Awards, Beatriz Recinos, Chancey MacDonald, Charlotte Spencer-Jones, Elsa Panciroli, environmental science, Evelyn Keaveney, Fellowships, James Keane, leadership, Lewis Jones, Milan Klöwer, NERC, partnership, Professor Louise Heathwaite, Stephen Hicks, sustainability, Swaroop Chakraborty, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
(IN BRIEF) E.ON reported strong financial performance in the first half of 2024, achieving an adjusted Group EBITDA of €4.9 billion and an adjusted net income of €1.8 billion, in line with its full-year targets. The company reaffirmed its guidance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged E.ON, energy transition, Financial, investments, Leonhard Birnbaum, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Meta to supply clean energy from two solar farms under construction in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 374 megawatts. These solar projects, located in Illinois and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has announced plans to acquire Loc Performance Products, LLC, a U.S.-based vehicle specialist, for $950 million. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Rheinmetall’s position in the U.S. defense market and expand its production capabilities for military vehicles, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Armin Papperger, Jason Atkinson, Loc Performance, Matthew Warnick, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability, U.S. Defense Operations
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