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RWE’s Agrivoltaics Plant in Germany Begins Green Electricity Supply

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) plant in Germany, which integrates power generation and agriculture, has commenced the supply of green electricity to the grid after a rapid five-month construction period. Located on approximately seven hectares of recultivated land near the … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Deliver 70 Innovative Mireo Trains to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)

(IN BRIEF) Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has placed an order for 70 trains with Siemens Mobility as part of a framework agreement secured in 2023. These trains, based on the Mireo platform, will be delivered in three different versions starting … Read the full press release

Nestlé Introduces KitKat Made with Cocoa from Its Income Accelerator Program

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has launched a new KitKat made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmer families participating in the company’s income accelerator program. The initiative, aimed at addressing the living income gap of cocoa-farming families and reducing child … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain’s Team of Olympic and Paralympic Athletes Gathers for Ambitious Goals

(IN BRIEF) On January 4th, Saint-Gobain, the Official Supporter for renovation and sustainable construction solutions of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, brought together its Team of athletes, #AimingHigher, at the “Maison du Handball.” The athletes, including Luc Abalo … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Chairman Advocates Energy Storage and Local Community Involvement for Renewable Expansion at Davos Forum

(IN BRIEF) Ignacio Galán, the Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, stressed the significance of energy storage in accelerating investments in renewables during his participation in the Davos Forum session on tripling renewables. Galán emphasized the need for investments in electricity distribution … Read the full press release

Japan Approves Voydeya (danicopan), an Innovative Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH)

(IN BRIEF) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has granted approval for Voydeya (danicopan), a groundbreaking oral Factor D inhibitor, for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH). Voydeya is indicated in Japan for use in combination … Read the full press release

VINCI Renews Partnership with INSA Foundation to Foster Humanist Engineering and Promote Diversity in Education

(IN BRIEF) VINCI, one of the founding sponsors of the INSA Foundation (Institut national des sciences appliquées), has extended its partnership for an additional three years to support INSA’s humanist engineer model. This collaboration includes funding the national host scholarship … Read the full press release

SEB Joins Investment in Copenhagen Energy Islands for Offshore Renewable Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) SEB has announced its investment in Copenhagen Energy Islands, a new development company by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), dedicated to creating energy islands globally. These large-scale offshore energy hubs are poised to play a crucial role in the … Read the full press release

Bentley Achieves Strong Sales and Surges in Luxury Personalization Despite Challenges in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors, renowned for luxury cars, reported its third-best year in 2023, with global sales reaching 13,560 vehicles, although this represented an 11% decrease from the previous year. The company noted a significant rise in customer interest in … Read the full press release

Societe Generale and IFC Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Sustainable Finance in Developing Countries

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement to further their collaboration on sustainable finance initiatives in developing countries, aligning with their shared commitment to … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Antifungal Cresemba Sales in Latin America Trigger Milestone Payment from Partner Knight Therapeutics

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN) has announced that its partner Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) exceeded the sales threshold for the antifungal Cresemba (isavuconazole) in Latin America in 2023, triggering the first sales milestone payment for the region. … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Acquires 184,718 Shares in Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) On January 18, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 184,718 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.03 per share. This initiative was part of … Read the full press release

ABB Expands AI and Software Capabilities with Acquisition of Meshmind to Boost Automation Innovation

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in Meshmind, a software service provider, to bolster its research and development capabilities in AI, Industrial IoT, and machine vision. This strategic move will enable ABB to establish a … Read the full press release

Maersk Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Cold Store Facility in India for HyFun Foods

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has initiated the construction of a cutting-edge Cold Store facility in Mehsana, Gujarat, India, exclusively designed for HyFun Foods, a company specializing in frozen processed food items. This facility will provide temperature-controlled storage … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Expands Environmental and Energy Focus with New Business Area and Financial Reporting Changes

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has announced the establishment of a new business area called “Environment & Energy” to consolidate its environmental and energy-focused technologies, aiming to better align with the markets it serves. ANDRITZ Environment & Energy offers … Read the full press release

Brits Plan Holidays in Advance as January Sees Surge in Travel Bookings

(IN BRIEF) According to research by Aviva, 19% of Brits are preparing to book or search for their next holiday 4-5 months in advance, with 26% planning 2-3 months ahead, indicating that January is a popular time for travel planning. … Read the full press release

WIIT Secures €10 Million Loan with Green Guarantee from Intesa Sanpaolo for Sustainability Projects

(IN BRIEF) WIIT S.p.A., a leading European enterprise cloud computing services provider, has received a €10 million loan with a Green Guarantee from Intesa Sanpaolo to support sustainability projects, specifically the pursuit of its Environmental Objectives under the WIIT4Climate initiative. … Read the full press release

Evonik Completes Pioneering Sustainable Biosurfactant Facility in Slovakia Ahead of Schedule

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has successfully completed its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants in Slovakia, becoming the world’s first plant to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. These high-quality biosurfactants are manufactured through a biogenic, carbon-based fermentation process, eliminating the need for petrochemical … Read the full press release

Viasat Demonstrates UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to Enhance Navigation Accuracy and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showcasing how it can significantly improve GPS data accuracy and safety in various transport applications, including aviation. The UK SBAS … Read the full press release

EIB and One World Media Collaborate to Spotlight Solutions for Girls and Women Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has renewed its partnership with One World Media (OWM) to highlight underreported stories that focus on empowering girls and women while addressing global challenges. Through this collaboration, EIB sponsors an award recognizing outstanding … Read the full press release