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Leadership Transition Announced at Ahlstrom as EVP Sophie Haan Plans Departure

(IN BRIEF) Sophie Haan, EVP of Ahlstrom’s Protective Materials division and a member of the Executive Leadership Team, will leave the company at the end of January 2025 to pursue a new career opportunity. Ahlstrom has begun the search for … Read the full press release

German Businesses Amplify Climate Investments, but SMEs Face Challenges, Reports KfW Research

(IN BRIEF) German businesses increased climate-related investments to €85 billion in 2023, a 12.1% rise from 2022, driven primarily by large enterprises. While large firms invested €50 billion (a 19% inflation-adjusted growth), SME investments fell to €35 billion, down 10% … Read the full press release

Hydro to Boost Renewable Energy Use at Alumetal’s Kety Plant to Support European Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Alumetal recycling plant in Kety, Poland, will enhance its sustainability by installing solar panels to generate 1,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually, set to be operational by mid-2025. The EUR 870,000 investment is part of Hydro’s broader … Read the full press release

AWS Joins SSAB in Pioneering Fossil-Free Steel Use for Swedish Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) This partnership between SSAB and AWS is a significant step towards decarbonizing the materials used in critical infrastructure. By adopting cutting-edge technology like HYBRIT, AWS is not only taking meaningful action toward its sustainability goals but also leading … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Faces Regulatory Challenges in Advancing European Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has announced a delay in its investment decisions regarding hydrogen-ready steel production technologies, citing uncertainties in the regulatory and energy markets. While progress on green hydrogen remains slow, the company continues to pursue other avenues for reducing … Read the full press release

AFRY Joins Industrikraft to Strengthen Swedish Energy Transition and Support Green Industrial Growth

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has joined Industrikraft as an equal shareholder, expanding the initiative’s network of industry leaders committed to supporting the expansion of Sweden’s electricity supply. With a focus on sustainable, fossil-free energy sources, Industrikraft aims to shape Sweden’s energy … Read the full press release

Philips and AWS Join Forces to Revolutionize Cloud-Based Diagnostics and Improve Healthcare Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Philips expands its partnership with AWS to offer cloud-based diagnostic solutions that streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes across multiple healthcare specialties. The integration of generative AI will enable clinicians to work more efficiently, freeing up valuable time … Read the full press release

Atos Extends Partnership with EUROCONTROL to Support Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Monitoring for European Aviation

(IN BRIEF) Atos has extended its contract with EUROCONTROL to provide continuous support for the management of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity in European airspace management. The new phase of this partnership will enhance EUROCONTROL’s IT infrastructure resilience and integrate innovative … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification Services for Key Smart Home Protocols to Boost Global IoT Integration

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Shenzhen has been authorized to provide comprehensive testing services for key wireless communication protocols, including Thread, Matter 1.4, and Zigbee-compliant platforms. This authorization strengthens TÜV Rheinland’s leadership in wireless device certification, supporting the growing demand for … Read the full press release

CEB and City of Marseille Secure €200 Million Loan for Major School Renovation Project

(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has signed a €200 million loan agreement with the City of Marseille to fund a major renovation of the city’s public primary schools. This loan is part of the €1.5 billion … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies Launches EiceDRIVER™ Power 2EP1xxR Family for Optimized Isolated Gate Driver Supplies

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has introduced the EiceDRIVER™ Power 2EP1xxR family, a new line of full-bridge transformer drivers designed for IGBT, SiC, and GaN gate driver power supplies. These devices offer a cost-effective, space-saving solution for isolated gate drivers, particularly … Read the full press release

Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics, Advancing Leadership in Cell Therapy Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release

Roche’s SKYSCRAPER-01 Study: Update on Tiragolumab’s Role in Advanced Lung Cancer Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Roche provided an update on its Phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study, evaluating tiragolumab in combination with Tecentriq® for patients with PD-L1-high, advanced, or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study did not meet its primary endpoint of improving … Read the full press release

Global Launch of EDGE Certification Sets New Benchmark for Workplace Equity

(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced the global launch of EDGE Certification, an internationally recognized standard for workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). EDGE evaluates organizations across four pillars: representation, pay equity, career flows, and cultural inclusiveness. As an approved certification … Read the full press release

ABL Secures Marine Warranty Survey Contract for Iberdrola’s Windanker Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) ABL has been awarded a contract to provide Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) services for Iberdrola’s 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, off Germany’s coast. ABL Germany, based in Hamburg, will oversee the safe and … Read the full press release

Valio Eila® Powder Solutions Redefine Soft Ice Mixes with Innovation and Premium Quality

(IN BRIEF) Valio’s Eila® powder solutions offer a premium, lactose-free base for soft ice mix manufacturers, combining advanced dairy science with production efficiency. Designed to enhance taste, texture, and sustainability, the powders come in two options: Eila® Pro, for balanced … Read the full press release

EIB approves €1 billion loan for Rebuilding Ischia’s Public and Private Infrastructure 1

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed the first €150 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package to support the reconstruction of Ischia, which was heavily impacted by a 2017 earthquake and 2022 landslide. The funding will … Read the full press release

European Project TIMBERHAUS Aims to Revolutionize Timber Construction for a Greener Future

(IN BRIEF) The TIMBERHAUS project, a European research initiative launched in Copenhagen, aims to promote sustainable timber construction to reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry. Co-funded by the EU and Switzerland’s SERI, the four-year project involves 19 partners … Read the full press release

NRO Evaluation Highlights Success and Future Opportunities in Advancing Educational Research

(IN BRIEF) The Netherlands Initiative for Education Research (NRO) has been praised for its effective and transparent operations between 2019 and 2023 in an independent evaluation by Dialogic. The report commends NRO’s role in advancing education quality through research programming, … Read the full press release

NWO Supports Nature-Based Solutions with €3.4 Million for Biodiversity and Well-Being Research

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has allocated €3.4 million to ten projects under the BiodivNBS programme to advance Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) addressing biodiversity loss, human well-being, and societal transformation. These projects are part of the larger Biodiversa+ programme, … Read the full press release