Category Archives: Environment

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Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release

Maersk Orders Eight New 18,600 TEU Container Vessels to Strengthen Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has ordered eight new 18,600 TEU container vessels from New Times Shipbuilding in China, with deliveries set for 2029 and 2030, as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The 366-metre ships will be more compact than … Read the full press release

Gandalf Distribution Launches Easyride, a New Nordic Electric Scooter Brand

(IN BRIEF) Gandalf Distribution AB, part of ELKO Group, has launched Easyride, a new Nordic electric scooter brand developed in partnership with NAVEE and set to go on sale in early March 2026 under the label “Powered by NAVEE”. Designed … Read the full press release

MAHLE Introduces HeatX Range+ to Cut EV Heating Energy Use and Boost Winter Range

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has developed HeatX Range+, a new heat recovery system that reduces the energy demand for cabin heating in electric vehicles by up to 20 percent, helping to extend driving range in winter conditions while maintaining high interior … Read the full press release

Siemens Highlights 125 Years of Innovation and Infrastructure Development in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) Siemens celebrated 125 years of partnership with Egypt in Cairo on 8 February 2026, reaffirming its role as a key contributor to the country’s infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. The company highlighted its involvement in landmark projects such … Read the full press release

RWE Deepens Strategic Energy Partnership with ADNOC and Masdar to Strengthen Europe’s Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed two Memoranda of Understanding with ADNOC and Masdar during the German Chancellor’s state visit to the UAE, establishing a framework to explore long-term LNG supplies of up to 1 million tonnes per year for Germany … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Strengthens Namibian Presence with New Offshore Exploration Position

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to acquire a 42.5 percent operated stake in Namibia’s offshore PEL104 exploration license from Eight Offshore Investments Holdings and Maravilla Oil & Gas, which will make it the operator alongside Petrobras, Namcor and Eight once … Read the full press release

Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ Sign MoU to Explore Low-Carbon Ammonia Supply and Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, Fertiglobe, and TA’ZIZ have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration across the ammonia and nitric acid value chains, with a particular focus on securing access to low-carbon and green ammonia for Covestro’s global production sites. … Read the full press release

DNV to Support Cadent in Delivering Safe and Scalable Hydrogen Infrastructure from Humber to Nottinghamshire

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been appointed by Cadent as Owner’s Engineer for the Front-End Engineering Design of the H2East Pipeline from Humber to Nottinghamshire, a project intended to anchor the UK’s emerging hydrogen transmission network and support industrial decarbonisation, energy … Read the full press release

Co-op Extends Long-Standing Partnership with Buffaload to Strengthen UK Supply Chain Operations

(IN BRIEF) Cambridgeshire-based logistics provider Buffaload has secured a new five-year contract with Co-op, extending a partnership that has lasted over ten years and expanding its role to include the trunking of ambient goods from Co-op’s National Distribution Centre in … Read the full press release

Kering Expands Its Global Push for Responsible Jewelry with New Generation Award Edition

(IN BRIEF) Kering, in partnership with CIBJO and with scientific coordination from POLI.design — Politecnico di Milano, has launched the second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry to drive sustainability and innovation across the global jewelry industry under … Read the full press release

Rotterdam Port Partners Expand Cooperation to Tackle Growing Threat of Digital Storage Fraud

(IN BRIEF)  The Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB have renewed and expanded their cooperation to strengthen a multi-stakeholder task force dedicated to combating storage spoofing, a form of digital fraud in which criminals sell non-existent tank storage capacity and … Read the full press release

Neste and Global Partners Build Landmark Biomass-Based Plastics Supply Chain for High-Performance Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Neste, together with Sony, Mitsubishi Corporation, and twelve other materials and chemical companies across five countries and regions, has helped establish what is described as the world’s first fully visualized global supply chain dedicated to the large-scale production … Read the full press release

Borealis Recognized by Nouryon for Excellence in Supply Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has been named Nouryon’s Supplier of the Year in the Ethylene and Fuel Gas category, reflecting its operational excellence, reliability, and responsible partnership approach in supporting Nouryon’s specialty chemicals business. The award recognizes Borealis’ strong performance across … Read the full press release

Arriva Secures Seven-Year Extension to Operate Key North London Route 102/N102 with New Electric Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Arriva has successfully retained operation of North London’s 102/N102 bus route following a competitive tender by Transport for London, securing a new seven-year contract from November 2026 to continue running the 24-hour service between Edmonton Green and Brent … Read the full press release

BESTSELLER Extends Its Collaboration with the Pakistan Accord to Advance Workplace Safety Standards in Textile Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER has renewed its agreement with the Pakistan Accord for Health and Safety in the Textile and Garment Industry, reaffirming its commitment to safe, responsible, and well-governed working conditions in one of its key sourcing countries. Operating under … Read the full press release

Fugro Delivers Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigations for Major Western Isles HVDC Cable Project

(IN BRIEF) Fugro is conducting detailed nearshore geophysical and geotechnical surveys to support SSEN Transmission’s Western Isles HVDC Link, a project that will transmit up to 1,800 MW of renewable electricity from Scotland’s islands to the UK mainland and strengthen … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Advanced Plastic Additives at Plastindia 2026 to Strengthen Durability and Sustainability Across Key Industries

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing a suite of advanced plastic additive solutions at Plastindia 2026 that are designed to improve durability, performance, and sustainability across applications ranging from agricultural films and high-voltage power cables to floating solar pontoons and polymer-based … Read the full press release

RWE Signs Five-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply Over 15 Percent of Lidl GB’s Electricity Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed a five-year Power Purchase Agreement with Lidl GB to supply 100 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity annually, covering just over 15 percent of the retailer’s national power demand in the United Kingdom, with the energy … Read the full press release

Talanx and Ampega Support Cologne’s Mobility Transition Through Major Green Infrastructure Financing

(IN BRIEF) Talanx Group is investing EUR 100 million in debt financing to support the expansion and decarbonisation of Cologne’s public transport network, reinforcing its commitment to ESG-aligned investments and sustainable urban mobility. The funding will support Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe in … Read the full press release