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CERN Outlines 2030 Sustainability Roadmap as LHC Achieves Record Performance and Energy-Efficiency Milestones

(IN BRIEF) CERN’s fourth Environment Report presents the organization’s progress in making high-energy physics more environmentally responsible while detailing new sustainability goals set through 2030. Covering 2023 and 2024, the report highlights advances such as the LHC’s record integrated luminosity, … Read the full press release

Thales and UCS to Modernise Royal Thai Navy’s Flagship Carrier with Advanced Integrated Platform Management System

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Universal Communication Systems Co. Ltd. (UCS) have signed a contract to equip the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Chakri Naruebet with an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), modernising Southeast Asia’s only aircraft carrier. The IPMS will serve … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Google Sign 15-Year Renewable Power Agreement to Supply 1.5 TWh of Clean Energy to Ohio Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Google have signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement for 1.5 TWh of renewable electricity from the Montpelier solar farm in Ohio to power Google’s local data centers. The agreement strengthens the companies’ shared commitment to advancing … Read the full press release

Equinor Hands Over Operatorship of Brazil’s Peregrino Field to PRIO Following Completion of 40% Stake Sale

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has completed the sale of its 40% operated interest in Brazil’s Peregrino oil field to PRIO for a total of USD 2.33 billion, receiving USD 1.55 billion at closing. The transaction transfers full operatorship of the field … Read the full press release

Bosch Engineering Unveils Complete Electric Drive Solution for Marine Applications with Record Power Density and Plug-and-Play Integration

(IN BRIEF) Bosch Engineering has launched the Electric Drive for Marine applications (EDM), a comprehensive plug-and-play solution designed to simplify the electrification of recreational and commercial vessels. Delivering 160 hp and a record-setting power density of 0.7 kW/kg, the EDM … Read the full press release

Bentley Strengthens Its Brand Presence in Europe with Appointment of Footballer Cody Gakpo as Ambassador

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has named footballer Cody Gakpo, who plays for Liverpool FC and the Netherlands national team, as its new ambassador for the UK and Europe. Gakpo, already a Bentley enthusiast, designed a custom Bentayga Speed with the … Read the full press release

New Era for PUMA CATch UP as the Sports Brand Relaunches Its Online Magazine with a Fresh Design and Strategic Vision

(IN BRIEF) PUMA has relaunched its online magazine CATch UP with a bold new design and editorial focus, showcasing the company’s innovations, corporate culture, and strategic vision as it embarks on a transformation to become a top-three global sports brand. … Read the full press release

LANXESS Reappoints CFO Oliver Stratmann for Five-Year Term to Ensure Financial Stability and Strategic Continuity

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS AG has renewed the contract of Chief Financial Officer Oliver Stratmann for another five years, with the new term starting September 1, 2026. The Supervisory Board praised Stratmann’s effective leadership and expertise in financial planning during challenging … Read the full press release

Dürr Installs Indonesia’s First RoDip® E System for PT Handal Indonesia Motor, Pioneering a New Era in Automotive Painting

(IN BRIEF) Dürr has installed Indonesia’s first RoDip® E system as part of a new turnkey paint line for PT Handal Indonesia Motor, setting new benchmarks in pre-treatment, electrocoating, and sustainability. This marks a major milestone in Indonesia’s automotive industry, … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines showcases future-ready propulsion technologies and MRO leadership at Dubai Airshow 2025

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines will showcase its full engine innovation spectrum at the Dubai Airshow 2025, including the Flying Fuel Cell™ and the EJ200 Eurofighter Typhoon engine, alongside an extensive presentation of its MRO portfolio. With a growing presence … Read the full press release

Amazon deploys Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks across UK to drive sustainable logistics operations

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun delivering eActros 600 electric trucks to Amazon in the UK, part of a record-breaking order of over 200 units for operations in Germany and the UK. These vehicles, which can charge from 10% to … Read the full press release

New Statkraft solar farms and hybrid plants add 340 MWp to Brazil’s grid, supporting COP30 climate commitments

(IN BRIEF) At COP30 in Belém, Statkraft inaugurated new hybrid renewable projects in Brazil’s Bahia and Pernambuco states, adding 340 MWp of solar capacity through the Morro do Cruzeiro, Santa Eugênia, and Serrita solar farms. The €200 million (NOK 2.3 … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom expands long-term partnership with Barcelona through new infrastructure upgrade to support cleaner and safer public spaces

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has secured a €4.9 million contract to upgrade traffic infrastructure in four Barcelona districts under the city’s €435 million Pla Endreça initiative. The project, spanning two and a half years, will enhance pedestrian safety, including the … Read the full press release

PNE Group secures approval for two French wind farms totaling 20.8 MW to boost clean energy generation

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has won approvals for two onshore wind projects in France — the Romescamps (10.8 MW) and Chéry (10 MW) wind farms — through the country’s 10th tender for onshore wind energy. The projects, upgraded via modificative … Read the full press release

EMPA joins ETH Zurich-led research showing how flexible EVs and heat pumps can power Switzerland’s carbon-neutral transition

(IN BRIEF) EMPA has contributed vital insights to a major ETH Zurich-led study showing how flexible operation of electric vehicles and heat pumps could strengthen Switzerland’s energy system. Coordinated use of these technologies would make renewable energy more efficient, reduce … Read the full press release

Made in Pará, Returned to Pará: Hydro’s Peace Bench Becomes Lasting Symbol of Climate Cooperation at COP30

(IN BRIEF) Hydro and the Nobel Peace Center unveiled the Peace Bench at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, highlighting the importance of dialogue in addressing climate challenges. Made with aluminium sourced from Hydro’s operations in Pará and designed by Snøhetta, the … Read the full press release

Swedish Industry Giants Join Forces with Vattenfall to Expand Fossil-Free Power at Ringhals

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall and Industrikraft have formalized a partnership to develop new nuclear power in Sweden, with Industrikraft acquiring a 20% share in Videberg Kraft AB and investing SEK 400 million. The consortium, which includes leading Swedish companies such as … Read the full press release

Metso names Teija Saari as new Chief People Officer to drive growth and culture transformation

(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed Teija Saari as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 2026. Saari brings over 20 years of HR and organizational leadership experience from Wärtsilä, Grundfos, and Gardner Denver. She succeeds Carita Himberg, who is stepping … Read the full press release

SGS supports Swiss team 44west as they embark on a 3,000-mile challenge across the Atlantic

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with the Swiss rowing team 44west, sponsoring their SGS-branded boat for the upcoming World’s Toughest Row — a 3,000-mile transatlantic challenge starting December 12. The crew, embodying SGS’s values of trust, teamwork, and sustainability, launched … Read the full press release