(IN BRIEF) The Ukrainian government has entered into a contract with Rheinmetall, a German defense company, for the procurement of Leopard 1 systems. The contract includes 25 main battle tanks (Leopard 1A5), five armored recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2), and two … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine
Tagged Leopard 1 Systems, partnership, Rheinmetall, sustainability, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released its annual “TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2023” in preparation for COP28, outlining scenarios for the evolution of global energy demand and the transition to a sustainable energy system by 2050. The report reveals that while the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged energy transition, Financial, Helle Kristoffersen, investment, sustainability, TotalEnergies
(IN BRIEF) NatWest has introduced the “Home Energy Hub,” a platform designed to help all UK homeowners assess the energy efficiency of their residences and take steps towards sustainable improvements. The platform addresses common challenges faced by homeowners, including finding … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Home Energy Hub', aid, British Gas, Gail Parker, Lloyd Cochrane, NatWest, partnership, Snugg, sustainability, TrustMark, UK homeowners, Vibrant, Wickes
(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has reported significant investments of €10.3 billion in its “Growing Green” program during the first nine months of fiscal 2023, marking a substantial increase from the previous year’s €3.1 billion investment. The acquisition … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Financial, Green Initiatives, investment, Michael Müller, partnership, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A survey conducted by the World Economic Forum, involving over 11,000 business leaders from 110 countries, has revealed that economic and societal threats, such as economic downturns, inflation, and declining social cohesion, are the most significant risks in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Carolina Klint, Economic Threats, economy, environmental risks, Financial, investment, Marsh McLennan, Peter Giger, Societal Threats, Technological Risks, World Economic Forum Survey, Zurich Insurance Group
(IN BRIEF) BASF is enhancing its Ultrasim® simulation portfolio to include the manufacturing process of components made from particle foam, specifically designed for Infinergy®, an expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (E-TPU) used in various applications like bicycle tires and shoe soles. Ultrasim® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, Foam Component Manufacturing, Infinergy®, Martin Vallo, Moritz Höfert, partnership, sustainability, Ultrasim®
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, and Teamplas Group, a leading Southeast Asian recycled pellets manufacturer, have partnered to improve the recycling process and create high-quality office equipment and car interior parts from post-consumer waste. Teamplas uses BASF’s IrgaCycle® … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BASF, BASF's IrgaCycle®, BASF's VALERAS®, Hazel Sprafke, partnership, Pongsakorn Atichatsrisakul, post-consumer waste, Recycling Quality, sustainability, Teamplas, THAILAND
(IN BRIEF) The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany, has partnered with Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division to modernize its emergency dispatch operations and analysis for both the fire and police departments. This initiative is part of Hamburg’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Andreas Czerwinski, Emergency Dispatch Operations, Hamburg, Hexagon, HxGN OnCall Solutions, Maximilian Weber, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it repurchased 20,917,201 shares during the week of November 6, 2023, through November 10, 2023, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback program unveiled on November 2, 2023. The shares were acquired at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged buyback program, Financial, ING, investment, shares
(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is actively investigating the development of new biogas plant complexes in various regions. Currently, the construction of potential new plant complexes is under consideration in the Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Nivala-Haapavesi, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Tanzanian leatherworkers from the Bulawayo Leather Cluster showcased their craftsmanship and commitment to business development at the 2023 BIO Africa Convention, a premier event for innovation and scientific advancement in Africa. The Bulawayo Leather Cluster, supported by Solidaridad’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania and SSAB, two leading companies in the transportation and steel industries, have signed a letter of intent to eliminate carbon emissions from all steel deliveries from SSAB to Scania’s heavy-duty vehicles by 2030. This ambitious goal includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Christian Levin, decarbonization, fossil-free steel, heavy duty vehicles, Martin Lindqvist, partnership, Scania, SSAB, Steel Deliveries, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has secured an order from Krones AG, Germany, to provide six ADuro S shredders for a polypropylene (PP) recycling plant in the Southeast United States. These shredders, set to be operational in 2024, offer … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ADuro S shredders, Andritz, Germany, Krones AG, partnership, Polypropylene Recycling, shredders, sustainability, Thomas Gemeiner, USA
(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has unveiled its expanded Central Asia Hub (CAH) in Hong Kong, marking its largest infrastructure investment in the Asia Pacific region to date, totaling EUR 562 million. The CAH is one of three global hubs connecting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amey, a provider of facilities management services and project solutions for the public estate, has assisted its client in achieving a 30% reduction in carbon emissions across its Avon and Somerset Courts contract. The reduction not only aligns … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amey, Avon, Bristol Magistrates, carbon reduction, David O’Shaughnessy, North Somerset Courthouse, partnership, Queensway House, Somerset Courts, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Amundi and Indosuez Wealth Management have jointly invested in AirFund, a digital platform designed to connect asset management firms and distributors of Private Markets funds with retail investors. This €6 million financing round marks a significant step in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged AIRFUND, Amundi, CACEIS, Fund Channel, Indosuez Wealth Management, PRIVATE ASSET FUNDS, Private Markets funds, retail investors
(IN BRIEF) Glencore is set to purchase a 77% effective interest in Teck Resources Limited’s steelmaking coal business, Elk Valley Resources (EVR), for $6.93 billion in cash. The deal includes NSC’s and POSCO’s interests in EVR. Upon completion, EVR will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, CANADA, Canadian steelmaking coal, cobalt, copper, Elk Valley Resources, Elkview Operations, EVR, Fording River, Gary Nagle, Glencore, Glencore plc, Greenhills, Greenhills joint venture, Line Creek, Mines, Neptune Terminals, nickel, Nippon Steel Corporation, North Vancouver, NSC, oal mines, POSCO, Southeast British Columbia, steelmaking coal, steelmaking coal business, Teck, Teck Resources Limited, zinc
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, as part of the Swedish delegation to COP28, is actively participating in discussions and collaborations to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s focus revolves around the systemic shift in key industries, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, climate change, COP28, net-zero emissions, partnership, sustainability, transition
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is allocating up to €6 million to Banka për Biznes in Kosovo for onward lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative aims to enhance entrepreneurship, market competitiveness, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Banka për Biznes, EBRD, economy, Kosovo, Mimoza Godanci, MSMEs, partnership, Sergiy Maslichenko, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The transition to a net-zero economy presents significant challenges for various industries, especially “hard-to-abate” sectors such as cement, steel, chemicals, mining, shipping, and aviation. These sectors contribute to about 30% of global emissions, making their transition crucial. The … Read the full press release
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