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Siemens Mobility to Establish Cutting-Edge Rail Infrastructure Hub in Chippenham with €115 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility announces a €115 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering, and R&D center in Chippenham, UK, replacing its current site by 2026. This strategic move underscores Siemens Mobility’s commitment to innovation and … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches EcoTech Label, Redefining Transparency in Product Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Siemens introduces its sustainability product label approach, Siemens EcoTech, aiming to set a new standard for transparency in the industry. With Siemens EcoTech, customers gain comprehensive insight into product performance across various environmental criteria, facilitating informed decisions to … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Unveils Cutting-Edge Laurin & Klement Kampus: A Hub of Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto celebrates the completion of its new headquarters, the Laurin & Klement Kampus (LKK), in Mladá Boleslav, boasting state-of-the-art facilities designed to accommodate up to 2,000 employees. The interconnected complex, built within two years, aims to foster … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Appoints Ludivine Labarre as Group Deputy Chief Risk Officer

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale announces the appointment of Ludivine Labarre as Group Deputy Chief Risk Officer, effective from March 1, 2024. Labarre, reporting to Stéphane Landon, Group Chief Risk Officer, brings her extensive experience in financing, risk management, and ESG … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Submarines Expands Operations to Cardiff and Glasgow to Meet Defence Demand

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Submarines announces plans to open new offices in Cardiff and Glasgow, funded by the UK Ministry of Defence, to bolster its workforce and meet increased demand from the Royal Navy and the recent AUKUS agreement. Over 100 … Read the full press release

Innovation Fuels Telefónica’s 8.6% Energy Consumption Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, a leading telecommunications company, has significantly improved its energy efficiency through technological innovations despite a surge in data traffic. Since 2015, Telefónica reduced its energy consumption by 8.6% while traffic multiplied by 8.6 times. The company’s Autonomous … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Bapco Energies to Optimize Bahrain’s Petroleum Operations

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met with His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mark Thomas of Bapco Energies in Bahrain, laying the groundwork for collaboration. TotalEnergies will support Bapco Energies in optimizing its … Read the full press release

Neste Launches ‘Neste Impact’ to Enable Businesses to Slash Aviation Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in sustainable solutions, introduces “Neste Impact,” a groundbreaking emission reduction solution empowering businesses to curtail their air travel-related carbon footprint. By purchasing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, companies can achieve up to an impressive … Read the full press release

Enel Grids’ Renewable Connections Soar, Adding 7.9 GW in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Enel Grids, Enel Group’s electricity distribution arm, achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2023 by connecting nearly 540,000 new producer-prosumer connections globally, adding 7.9 GW of renewable capacity to its grids. Italy leads with 1.5 million connections, while Spain … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with BANDAI NAMCO to Streamline Logistics Operations in Mexico City

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has forged a partnership with global toy manufacturer BANDAI NAMCO to manage its supply chain and logistics operations in Mexico City. Strategically located in the northern part of the city, the distribution center … Read the full press release

Atlas Copco Group Expands Sustainability Portfolio with Acquisition of Houston-based Zahroof Valves Inc.

(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Zahroof Valves Inc., a company specializing in reciprocating compression valve technology based in Houston, Texas. Zahroof Valves’ innovative technology is renowned for reducing emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in the oil and gas … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Fortifies Innovation Leadership with MIT Industrial Liaison Program Membership

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a prominent shipbuilding group, has announced its enrollment in the esteemed Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This membership signifies Fincantieri’s commitment to fostering innovation and staying at the forefront of technological … Read the full press release

Phagenesis Secures $42M Investment Led by EQT Life Sciences to Revolutionize Swallowing Disorder Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Phagenesis, a UK-based medical technology company specializing in treating swallowing disorders, has closed a significant $42 million Series D financing round led by EQT Life Sciences, with co-leadership from Sectoral Asset Management. This substantial investment reflects confidence in … Read the full press release

Dubai Office Welcomes Mohammad Alamoush as Director of Leasing and Asset Management for MTU Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) MTU Maintenance has appointed Mohammad Alamoush as Director of Leasing and Asset Management at its Dubai office to bolster services in the Middle East. Alamoush brings expertise from his tenure in Amsterdam and anticipates significant fleet transitions in … Read the full press release

SGS Launches Comprehensive Solution for MoCRA Compliance

(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced a comprehensive solution to support organizations in complying with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) in the United States. MoCRA, which expands the FDA’s authority over cosmetic products, imposes new requirements on manufacturers and … Read the full press release

WindEurope and Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Join Forces to Boost Wind Energy in Caspian Region

(IN BRIEF) WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in Azerbaijan and the broader Caspian Sea area. This collaboration aims to leverage Azerbaijan’s … Read the full press release

EMA Validates Marketing Authorisation Applications for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Datopotamab Deruxtecan in Lung and Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated two marketing authorisation applications (MAAs) for datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), developed by AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo, for the treatment of nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast … Read the full press release

Borealis Marks 30 Years of Innovation: Accelerating Industry Transformation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Borealis commemorates its three-decade journey as a pioneer and innovator in the polymers industry, celebrating its contributions to industry advancement and sustainability. Born from a merger between Statoil and Neste, Borealis has evolved into a … Read the full press release

Baden-Württemberg Prepares for Largest Solar Park: Groundbreaking Ceremony Commences

(IN BRIEF) In Langenenslingen, Baden-Württemberg, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the initiation of construction for the region’s largest solar park, set to produce 80 megawatts (MW) of sustainable energy. EnBW, the project’s developer, aims to power approximately 30,000 households with the … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group Wins First-Ever ‘Sustainable Exhibition Stand’ Prize at Light + Building Trade Fair

(IN BRIEF) The Zumtobel Group, based in Vorarlberg, Austria, was awarded the inaugural “Sustainable Exhibition Stand” prize at the Light + Building trade fair in Frankfurt for its innovative and environmentally conscious booth concept. The concept, which blends sustainability with … Read the full press release