(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a global provider of polymer materials, emphasizes the need for innovative recycling technologies ahead of the UN conference on plastic pollution. The company has already achieved success with its chemical recycling method and plans to establish a … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged chemical recycling, CIRCULAR FOAM, Covestro, Dr Markus Steilemann, INC-2, mattress foam recycling, novel chemical recycling, OECD, plastic recycling, plastic waste, plastic waste pollution, recycling technologies
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced its investment in Trade Ledger’s working capital orchestration platform, aiming to enhance its working capital finance solutions for corporate clients globally. The partnership will bring industry-leading credit management automation and end-to-end solutions to Barclays Corporate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Asset Based Lending, Barclays, credit management automation, credit solutions, Invoice Discounting, James Binns, Martin McCann, Selected Debtor Finance, Trade Ledger, Working capital finance solutions, working capital offering, working capital orchestration platform
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global renewable fuels and sustainable solutions company, has been selected as one of the initial companies in the target validation group for science-based targets (SBTs) for nature by The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). The group, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials company, has been selected by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) to participate in piloting the world’s first science-based targets for nature. Holcim will submit its nature targets for validation in 2023, based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biodiversity, Biodiversity Indicator and Reporting System, BIRS, climate targets, Erin Billman, holcim, IUCN, Magali Anderson, SBTN, Science Based Targets Network, science-based targets for nature, WORLD’S FIRST SCIENCE-BASED TARGETS FOR NATURE
(IN BRIEF) Citycon, a real estate company, has updated its sustainability strategy to align with its ambitious goals for 2030. The new strategy focuses on six key areas: carbon neutrality, sustainable mobility, community engagement, sustainable value chain, circularity and natural … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Real Estate
Tagged carbon neutrality, Circularity, Citycon, Community hub, greenhouse gas emissions, Kirsi Simola-Laaksonen, natural resources, real estate, sustainability strategy, sustainable mobility, Sustainable value chain
(IN BRIEF) Amey’s restoration project of the historic Chetwyn bridge in Staffordshire has received multiple industry awards. The Grade II* listed road bridge, the largest surviving pre-1830s cast iron bridge in England, underwent meticulous repairs to its ironwork and paintwork. … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Alrewas, Amey, Bridge, cast iron Chetwyn bridge, CIHT West Midlands awards, David Williams, IHE Mercia Branch Awards, pre:1830s cast iron bridge, restoration, Richard Harris, road bridge, Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Grade II*
(IN BRIEF) Finnish publisher Alma Media becomes the first in the country to offer advertisers a carbon footprint calculation for digital campaigns. The calculation will measure the greenhouse gas emissions generated by advertising on Alma Media’s ad network and report … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies is partnering with Colorado State University to develop an international protocol for methane emissions measurements as part of its commitment to reduce methane emissions. The collaboration aims to establish standards for the accuracy and detection limits of … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Technology
Tagged Colorado State University, Daniel Zimmerle, DG-ENER, DOE, European Commission, Global Methane Pledge, Marie-Noëlle Semeria, METEC, Methane Emission Technology Evaluation Center, methane emissions, Methane Guiding Principles, Pôle d’Etudes et de Recherche de Lacq, qualification of methane emission quantification technologies, qualification of methane emissions measurements, TADI, TotalEnergies, Transverse Anomaly Detection Initiatives, US Department of Energy, zero Methane emissions
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has unveiled a refreshed brand identity that aligns with its position as a sustainable and innovative leader in renewable energy. The new logo retains the recognizable icon while making it easier to apply in digital formats. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Marketing, Media, Spain
Tagged brand identity, Iberdrola, logo, renewable energy, SDG
(IN BRIEF) 2X Global, an initiative launched by Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), has exceeded its target of raising $15 billion in gender lens investments. From 2021 to 2022, the initiative raised a total of $16.3 billion, benefiting 473 businesses across … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Small Business, Society
Tagged 2X Global, ADP III, African Development Partners III Fund, development finance institutions, DFIs, DPI, female-led MSMEs, G7 Summit, gender equality, gender finance, gender lens investments, gender-smart businesses, HCGF IV, Horizon Capital, Jessica Espinoza, Kashf Foundation, Lori Kerr, SDGs 5, The 2X Challenge, Thomas Östros, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) Luxury automotive brand Bentley has launched its Bentley Sustainability Council, consisting of three experts, as part of its commitment to sustainability. The council will advise the company on its Beyond100 strategy and help achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Hallmark, Bentley, Beyond100 strategy, Dr Andrew Dent, Dr Nicholas Garrett, Dr Sally Uren, sustainability, Sustainability Report, sustainable luxury mobility, The Bentley Sustainability Council, value chain
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Scott McDavid as Global Head of Equities and Ronnie Wexler as Global Head of Equities Distribution. Scott, formerly from Morgan Stanley, will lead the Barclays Global Equities team, while Ronnie, previously at … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Adeel Khan, appointment, Barclays, equities, equities trading, leadership, NYDIG, Ronnie Wexler, Scott McDavid, Stephen Dainton
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) celebrated Diversity Day Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg’s national day of diversity, as part of European Diversity Month. The event, organized by the Diversity Charter Lëtzebuerg, aimed to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, has announced the granting of conditional stock options to its executive directors. This action was approved during the general shareholders’ meeting on May 18, 2021. On May 19, 2023, a total … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Financial, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Autoriteit Financiële Markten, conditional class B stock options shares, conditional stock options, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., executive directors, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, stock option shares, stock options, TELECOM
(IN BRIEF) Jean-Pierre Charles has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Oney by BPCE and ELO (formerly Auchan Holding), effective from June 5, 2023. With his extensive experience in consumer finance and retail industries, Charles is set to lead … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Management
Tagged appointment, BPCE, Catherine Gueguen, Elo, Jean-Pierre Charles, LaSer Group, Oney, Yves Tyrode
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is tackling the issue of human-wildlife conflict with a new IoT solution designed to promote peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife. The technology utilizes a combination of solar power, rechargeable batteries, and cameras equipped with advanced algorithms … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Amundi and CACEIS have successfully completed their strategic agreement to accelerate the growth of Fund Channel, a prominent B-2-B fund distribution platform. With CACEIS now holding a 33.33% stake and Amundi remaining the majority shareholder, Fund Channel aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto demonstrates its commitment to biodiversity on the International Day for Biological Diversity by highlighting various initiatives and projects at its global production sites. These efforts include planting over 70,000 trees in 2023, conducting dendrological research and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management
Tagged biodiversity, dendrological research, endangered peregrine falcons, environmental protection, Green Hub, GreenFactory, GreenFuture, GreenProduct, GreenRetail, IBBI, India Business and Biodiversity Initiative, Indian plants, International Day for Biological Diversity, Krakonoš Gardens, Krakonoš Gardens funding initiative, Krkonoše National Park, Michael Oeljeklaus, Oxygen Park, peregrine falcons, planting trees, reforestation, SAVWIPL, Ško-Energo, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Auto Brand Management, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., Škoda Trees, sustainability, The Škoda Auto Endowment Fund, Volkswagen Financial Services
(IN BRIEF) Glencore plc has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which is now available on its website. The report encompasses the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and aligns with global reporting standards and principles. It focuses on material … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, container shipping, Hapag-Lloyd, Joerg Sonne, logistics, Martin Rolf, Rolf Habben Jansen, shipping, UASC
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