(IN BRIEF) bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, enhancing its position in the onshore renewable energy sector. This acquisition brings bp full control over Lightsource bp’s 62 GW solar and battery storage development … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik recently celebrated 50 years of methionine production at its Antwerp site, a crucial location in its global production of MetAMINO® for animal feed. The anniversary highlighted Antwerp’s role in Evonik’s international network and emphasized the company’s call … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News
Tagged Antwerp, Belgium, Dr. Gaetano Blanda, Evonik, Johann-Caspar Gammelin, MetAMINO®, Methionine Production, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold a shopping centre in Torres Novas, Portugal, from one of its institutional real estate funds to the Fundo Iberia Shoppings fund, recently launched by Brazilian bank BTG Pactual and Renato Rique of Allos S/A. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Finland’s battery sector is surging as green initiatives and the electrification of transport accelerate the demand for lithium and battery chemicals. Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber project, located in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, seeks to become Europe’s first fully integrated producer of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At FAKUMA 2024, Borealis and key partners showcased advanced plastics processing solutions, focusing on sustainable materials for packaging and healthcare. Highlighting collaborations with companies like BMB, Engel, and ARBURG, Borealis demonstrated various applications using recycled and renewable feedstocks, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arburg, BMB, Borealis, Engel, Fakuma 2024, Healthcare, INNOVATION, ONI, packaging, partnership, Plastics Solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Thales and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics have achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion by setting a world record with Thales’s TH1507U gyrotron, which generated 1.3 megawatts of radiofrequency for 360 seconds. Developed for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Toyota Motor Europe has launched a second cohort of the Toyota Open Labs initiative, aiming to connect startups with Toyota’s business units to foster innovations in sustainable mobility. The program focuses on six key areas, including BEV energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) energy ecosystems, carbon capture, circular economy, hydrogen, INNOVATION, Leon Van Der Merwe, mobility for all, Mobility Solutions, Open Labs Program, smart communities, sustainability, Toyota
(IN BRIEF) Amey has opened a new eco-friendly Consulting and design hub in Belfast, inaugurated by Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd. The office will support Amey’s operations with clients such as Translink and the Department for Infrastructure, while also … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Gilbert, Amey, Belfast, environmental, John O’Dowd, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Technicolor Group has teamed up with University College London’s Colour and Vision Research Laboratory (CVRL) to tackle colour perception inconsistencies in wide gamut display technologies, which can cause different viewers to perceive colours in contrasting ways. This partnership … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Colour and Vision Research Laboratory (CVRL), Colour Perception Challenges, Display Technologies, Dr. Andy Rider, partnership, Professor Andrew Stockman, Technicolor, University College London
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been awarded a NOK 212 million contract by Helse Sør-Øst RHF to build the Structural Shell Somatics Base West at New Aker hospital. The project includes groundwork, concrete foundations, and prefabricated structures, with work starting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "Working with Cancer", Agathe Bousquet, Arthur Sadoun, Cancer Prevention, employee well-being, Healthcare, Hélène Derrien, Laura Denêtre, Nicolas Maes, Orano, partnership, Publicis, sustainability, well-being
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso China Packaging has been awarded Gold in the 2024 MUSE Design Awards for its innovative packaging of the Space Time Series Female Space Cream, which creatively integrates space exploration elements into a skincare product design. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, David Sun, Female Space Cream Packaging, Ivy Hu, leadership, Magnus Fredriksson, MUSE Design Awards, Space Time Series, Stora Enso, Stora Enso China Packaging, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Collection and Storage, Fatty Acid, Giuseppe Costa, Healthcare, INNOVATION, Lipid Saver™, RESEARCH, sustainability, wellness
(IN BRIEF) ZEISS hosted its first-ever “Quality Innovation Summit” in Berlin, bringing together 2,000 industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss advancements in metrology, AI, automation, and digitalization. Over three days, participants engaged in panel discussions, explored cutting-edge technologies in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalized agreements with seven Romanian banks, unlocking an additional €500 million in financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. The agreements will allow banks to offer SMEs better loan terms, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Romania, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Alpha Bank, BRD Groupe Société Générale, competitive, EIF, financing, Garanti BBVA, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, Libra Internet Bank, Marjut Falkstedt, niCredit Bank, partnership, Patria Bank, Romania, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Wood has expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Sharjah, UAE, its third office in the country. The 18,625 square foot facility will serve as an engineering hub for operations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Southampton have begun sea trials on a wind-powered technology designed to reduce the carbon emissions of large cargo ships by up to a third. The wing-sail, developed by Smart Green Shipping, was retrofitted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Di Gilpin, Dr. Joseph Banks, partnership, Sea Trials, shipping emissions, Smart Green Shipping, sustainability, University of Southampton, Wind-Powered Cargo Ship
(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has announced the sale of its German subsidiary, Buderus Edelstahl, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, a prominent investment company. The agreement, signed on October 23, 2024, is awaiting regulatory approval and is expected to be finalized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Buderus Edelstahl, Germany, Herbert Eibensteiner, High-Performance Materials, Johannes Laumann, Mutares, partnership, Reinhard Nöbauer, sustainability, voestalpine
(IN BRIEF) At the 2024 “EY Entrepreneur of the Year” awards, Professor Helmut List, CEO and Chairman of AVL List, was honored with a special lifetime achievement award. Recognized for his pioneering role in the mobility and technology industries, List … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has formed a strategic partnership with Dutch network company Alliander to improve flexible grid management and enhance energy distribution in the Netherlands. Using Siemens’ Gridscale X platform, Alliander aims to increase grid utilization by up to 30%, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Alliander, Daan Schut, grid management, Netherlands, partnership, renewable energy, Sabine Erlinghagen, Siemens, Siemens' Gridscale X platform, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) 2024 Investment Survey reveals that over 60% of EU companies have already invested in climate change mitigation and adaptation, while more than 70% have embraced digital transformation. The survey, covering 12,000 firms across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged businesses, Climate, digital, digital technologies, economic challenges, EIB, EU, INNOVATION, investments, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Pilkington Italy has ordered a second DeNOx gas purification system from GEA for its San Salvo glass production facility on the Adriatic coast. This follows the successful installation of the first system in 2020, which significantly reduced nitrogen … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz has introduced advanced safety features in its Econic waste collection vehicles, including the fourth-generation Active Brake Assist system, which detects pedestrians and automatically initiates partial braking to avoid collisions. Additionally, Sideguard Assist helps drivers navigate urban environments … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Active Brake Assist 4, Active Brake Assist system, Collision Prevention Systems, Daimler truck, Econic waste collection vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, pedestrian detection, safety, Sideguard Assist
(IN BRIEF) Autoservizi Troiani is expanding its electric bus fleet with the acquisition of 110 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses, to be delivered by mid-2026. This move supports the company’s goal of fully transitioning to electric public transport in the eastern … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lifecare, a Norwegian medtech company developing implantable sensors for glucose and biomarker monitoring, has transitioned from Euronext Growth Oslo to the main Euronext Oslo Børs market. This marks a significant milestone for the company, with a market capitalization … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV and Taiwan’s Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing renewable energy technologies in Taiwan. The partnership will focus on floating solar and wind technologies, energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Brice Le Gallo, DNV, Dr. Matthew Rowe, INNOVATION, Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), partnership, Ren-Yi Lin, renewable energy, sustainability, Taiwan, Yung-Hsiang Lai
(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has applied for a permit to develop the 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm in the Baltic Sea, located 100 kilometers east of Stockholm. This bottom-fixed offshore wind project, designed to generate up to 8 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed the safety of silicon dioxide (E 551) as a food additive, including its use in infant food, after a recent scientific review. Evonik, a major producer of silica, welcomed this … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AEROSIL, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Evonik, FOOD, safety, Silica Products, Silicon Dioxide, SIPERNAT®, sustainability, ZEOFREE®
(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is expanding its research team with five new positions to enhance its understanding of ocean processes, particularly in response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The new hires, including principal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biodiversity loss, climate change, Climate Impact, Ocean Changes, OSNAP array, pollution, Professor Mark Inall, RESEARCH, SAMS, SIOS Arctic observing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and design studio Superuse have converted the nacelle of a decommissioned wind turbine into a compact, sustainable tiny house, which is being showcased at Dutch Design Week. The project demonstrates innovative reuse of turbine materials, featuring modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Malta, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Dutch Design Week, Netherland, partnership, Recycled Wind Turbine, Superuse, sustainability, Tiny House Made, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA and WWF Türkiye have successfully completed three new projects as part of their ‘Türkiye’s Life: Fire Management Grant Program,’ launched to mitigate forest fire risks and support wildlife conservation. The projects included efforts to protect caracal … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Turkey
Tagged Forest Fire Prevention, Garanti BBVA, partnership, safety, sustainability, Wildlife Protection, WWF Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Leasing have signed the second tranche of a €560 million project to support the green transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps in Germany and Eastern Europe. With €200 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Deutsche Leasing, EIB, Financial, Germany, Nicola Beer, partnership, small businesses, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €120 million loan to Iberdrola to advance research, development, and innovation projects in Spain’s energy sector, with a total investment of €250 million. The projects will focus on renewable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged EIB, Grid Innovations, Iberdrola, partnership, renewable energy, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), marking a major milestone in the project. Led by Navantia UK as the prime contractor and BMT overseeing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SGS has endorsed the Business for Nature statement at COP16, emphasizing the importance of strong government leadership and the role of businesses in halting biodiversity loss by 2030. As a leader in testing and certification, SGS is committed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged biodiversity, COP16, environmental, Géraldine Picaud, leadership, SGS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Icade has been recognized as a top performer in sustainability by leading ESG rating agencies in 2024. GRESB awarded Icade a score of 90/100, Sustainalytics ranked its ESG risk as “negligible,” placing it among the top 4% of … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged Awards, EPRA, ESG ratings, Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), Icade, leadership, sustainability, Sustainalytics
(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut is celebrating Cocoa Horizons Week to showcase its commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers through its Cocoa Horizons Foundation. Founded in 2015, the foundation focuses on addressing challenges in cocoa … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barry Callebaut, cocoa farmers, Cocoa Horizons Week, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Paris Metro operator, RATP, has commissioned Stadler to deliver twelve custom-made battery-powered locomotives for use in maintenance, service, and repair work across the metro’s 245-kilometer network. These locomotives, set to be introduced by 2027, will operate on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Battery-Powered Locomotives, Christian König, INNOVATION, Paris Metro, partnership, Régie autonome des transports Parisiens (RATP), Stadler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Lindner has launched the Lindner Life Stereo GCC, a sustainable glass partition system that replaces aluminium frames with those made from German Compact Composite (GCC), a material consisting of up to 75% natural fibres sourced from wood waste. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, German Compact Composite (GCC), Glass Partitions, INNOVATION, Lindner, Lindner Life Stereo GCC, sustainability, Wood Composite Frames
(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has upgraded its INCH Duo charging station to meet the PAS 1899 specification, aimed at improving accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. The PAS 1899 guidelines, developed in collaboration with Motability and the Office for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Accessibility Standards, EV charging, INCH Duo Charger, inclusivity, Landis+Gyr, Mark Coley, Motability, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), partnership, PAS 1899, safety, sustainability, UK
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