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ANDRITZ Collaborates with Sfilacciatura Negro for New Textile Recycling Line in Italy

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has successfully initiated operations for a new textile recycling line at Sfilacciatura Negro’s facility in Biella, Italy. This state-of-the-art tearing line is designed to process post-consumer textile waste while automatically removing hard parts. Sfilacciatura Negro, with a … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Electronics UK Commits to Supporting Armed Forces Community Through Covenant Signing

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd has demonstrated its dedication to supporting the Armed Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. The company’s commitment includes recognizing and valuing the contributions of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families to … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Chosen for Maersk’s Pioneering Methanol Retrofit Project

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval’s FCM Methanol fuel supply system has been selected by Maersk for their groundbreaking methanol retrofit project on the container vessel Maersk Halifax. This achievement highlights the viability of retrofitting ships for methanol-based propulsion, marking a significant … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp and REA Discuss Solar Power’s Role in a People-Centric and Nature-Friendly Energy Transition at COP28

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp and the UK’s Renewable Energy Association (REA) convened a high-level roundtable discussion during COP28, focusing on the role of solar power in facilitating an energy transition that prioritizes both people and nature. With 117 nations aiming … Read the full press release

NatWest and BCG Report Highlights £900 Billion Investment Requirement for UK’s Net Zero Energy Supply

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have released a report emphasizing the substantial financial investment needed to achieve a net-zero energy supply in the UK by 2050, estimating the capital expenditure requirement at over £900 billion. This investment … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm Pioneer Next-Generation Emergency Call System for Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and cetecom advanced are leading the charge in modernizing the mobile network infrastructure for automatic emergency call systems in vehicles. While eCall systems have been mandatory in new vehicle models since April 2018, … Read the full press release

Bentley Budapest Marks Five Years of Luxury Mobility in Europe with Exclusive Anniversary Celebration

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Budapest is commemorating its five-year partnership with Bentley Motors in the heart of Europe. Since its establishment in 2018, the Budapest facility has served an increasing number of customers drawn to Bentley’s prestigious model lineup, including the … Read the full press release

Bentley’s Speed Six Continuation Series Enters Testing Phase as Final Blower Series Cars Delivered

(IN BRIEF) Bentley has commenced the main testing phase for its Speed Six Continuation Series after delivering the final Blower Continuation Series customer car. These continuation series models, which faithfully replicate the originals from the 1930s, have been highly anticipated … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Implements Innovative Traffic Light Priority for Madrid’s Bus Rapid Transit

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom’s Spanish subsidiary has successfully implemented a sophisticated traffic light priority system for Madrid’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, connecting key neighborhoods and reducing travel times. The system uses on-board beacons and traffic light controllers to … Read the full press release

BASF Commits to Scope 3.1 Emission Reductions, Targets Net Zero by 2050

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a major player in the chemical industry, has announced new sustainability commitments, including targets for Scope 3.1 emissions. The company aims to reduce its specific Scope 3.1 emissions by 15% by 2030 compared to 2022 levels. This … Read the full press release

Sustainability Milestones: Siemens’ Fiscal Year 2023 Report

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has released its Sustainability Report for fiscal year 2023, highlighting substantial progress in sustainability efforts. Since 2019, the company has reduced its own CO2 emissions by 50%. Over 90% of Siemens’ business supports sustainability, helping customers avoid … Read the full press release

Navigating 2024: BNP Paribas Identifies Key Investment Trends

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas Wealth Management has outlined key investment themes for 2024. These include seeking real returns through inflation-protected income, investing in sectors benefiting from the shift away from globalization, capitalizing on energy transition and electrification, diversifying portfolios beyond … Read the full press release

University of Exeter to Lead €9.75 Million Research Project Addressing Inequality and Discrimination in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Professor Susan Banducci from the University of Exeter will lead the Infra4NextGen research project, funded by the European Commission with €9.75 million over four years, to address inequality, racism, and xenophobia in Europe. The research aims to support … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Ranks 30th Globally in QS Sustainability Rankings 2024, Acknowledging Commitment to ESG Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved a global ranking of 30th in the QS Sustainability Ranking 2024, which evaluates universities’ efforts to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) challenges. Exeter also secured 15th place in Europe and 10th … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo Wins Two Top Prizes at Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, the Italian banking group, has received two first-place awards at the Qorus-Accenture Banking Innovation Awards. The awards recognize innovations in banking on a global level. Intesa Sanpaolo won in the categories of “Neobanks & Specialized Players” … Read the full press release

Nominations Open for Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, Now Featuring AI-Related Categories

(IN BRIEF) The nomination phase for the Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, a prestigious award for young journalists in the German-speaking region, has officially begun. The prize, which is being awarded for the 33rd time, is organized by the … Read the full press release

Arcadis Ost 1 Wind Farm Powers Up, Adding 250 MW of Renewable Energy to German Grid

(IN BRIEF) The Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm, situated off the coast of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, has commenced full capacity operation, contributing 250 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to the German electricity transmission system. The wind farm operator, … Read the full press release

EDF’s Port-Est Power Plant Achieves 100% Renewable Energy with Liquid Biomass Conversion

(IN BRIEF) EDF Group’s subsidiary, EDF Production Energie Insulaire (PEI), has converted its bioenergy power plant at Port-Est in Reunion Island to operate on liquid biomass made from rapeseed oil, making it fully renewable and contributing to the region’s aim … Read the full press release

COP28: TotalEnergies Collaborates with National Oil & Gas Companies to Measure and Reduce Methane Emissions Using Innovative Drone Technology

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed cooperation agreements with National Oil & Gas Companies (Petrobras in Brazil, SOCAR in Azerbaijan, and Sonangol in Angola) to use its AUSEA technology for methane detection and measurement campaigns at oil and gas facilities in … Read the full press release

IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Continues to Grow, but Challenges Loom in the Economic Horizon

(IN BRIEF) Global air cargo demand increased by 3.8% in October 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, marking the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, capacity, measured in … Read the full press release