(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has secured two significant contracts: one in Australia to build the second phase of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen, featuring a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and another in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 250,000 common shares for €7.5 million as part of its ongoing €1 billion share buyback program. This brings the total repurchased shares to 25.7 million, with a cumulative spend of €720.5 million. The buyback … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Chubb has appointed Amelie Fava-Verde as Senior Vice President of North America Chubb Resilience Services, a new role focused on enhancing the company’s risk engineering and resilience capabilities. With over 20 years of experience in environmental risk and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Amelie Fava-Verde, appointment, Chubb, insurance, leadership, Paul O’Neill
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will showcase its latest rail transportation technologies at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, focusing on enhancing reliability, sustainability, and availability in rail systems. Highlights include the TAROL axlebox bearings, which are known for their durability and low maintenance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Arkema, ASIA, Awards, CHINA, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, safety, Specialty Resins Facility, sustainability, Terry Lin
(IN BRIEF) BMW Group Plant Hams Hall has introduced SpOTTO, an autonomous robodog developed by Boston Dynamics, to enhance production monitoring and data collection. SpOTTO, equipped with advanced sensors, plays a key role in maintaining the plant’s operations and contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged BMW Group, BMW Group Plant Hams Hall, Gustav Otto, Production Monitoring, Robodog, SpOTTO
(IN BRIEF) Marel has unified its Retail and Food Service Solutions (RFS) and Fish divisions under the leadership of Jesper Hjortshoj to streamline operations and enhance customer value. Jesper, who has been with Marel for 18 years, will also continue … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Iceland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged appointment, Arni Sigurdsson, Fish Divisions, Food Service Solutions, Jesper Hjortshoj, leadership, Marel, Olafur Sigurdarson, retail
(IN BRIEF) Wood is advancing three major carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, capable of storing up to 21 million tonnes of CO2 annually—nearly half of Norway’s 2023 CO2 emissions. The company has completed essential … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Azad Hessamodini, carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, Continental Shelf, Havstjernet, Luna, Norway, sustainability, Trudvang, Wood
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers a variety of vocational training programs, allowing individuals to pursue impactful careers in science and technology without a traditional university degree. This year, 30 new apprentices are joining TUM, where they … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Monika Partsch-Schwaiger, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, RESEARCH, technology, TUM, vocational training
(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched the VersaXRM 730, a new 3D X-ray microscope that offers enhanced resolution, faster imaging, and improved user accessibility. The system features the award-winning ZEN navx control system, which simplifies operation for users of all skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 3D X-Ray Microscope, accessibility, VersaXRM 730, ZEISS
(IN BRIEF) The MAN eTGX electric truck claimed first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty electric trucks, conducted by the German magazine ‘Trucker’. It outperformed five competitors, earning praise for its low unladen weight, smooth driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, Comparison Test, electric truck, Friedrich Baumann, leadership, MAN eTGX, MAN Truck & Bus
(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has updated its long-term strategy, “SHAPE TOMORROW,” aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan includes over $4 billion in green investments by 2030, focusing on renewable energy, efficiency improvements, and waste management. The company also … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged MOL Group, sustainability, Zsolt Hernádi
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has initiated immediate actions following an environmental violation at one of its harvesting sites in Kainuu, Finland. The company has suspended all harvesting in sensitive areas until operational guidelines and risks are reassessed. Additionally, Stora Enso … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News
Tagged Environmental Violation, Finland, Hans Sohlström, Stora Enso, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich and The Chinese University of Hong Kong have successfully performed the first remote-controlled magnetic endoscopy on a live pig, with the procedure being operated from Zurich while the animal was in Hong Kong. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Italian railway operator SSIF has ordered additional narrow-gauge trains from Stadler, bringing the total to four as part of a framework agreement supported by €35.7 million in European funding. These new trains will operate on the Domodossola-Locarno … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daniele Corti, Dr. Ansgar Brockmeyer, EU, Italy, Matteo Corti, partnership, SSIF, Stadler, sustainability, trains
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase its sustainable pressure-sensitive adhesives at LabelExpo 2024 in Chicago. These adhesives, certified by the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) as compatible with post-consumer recycling processes, highlight Henkel’s commitment to advancing sustainability in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metso has initiated union negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs of up to 90 days in its Aggregates business area in Finland. This decision comes in response to low demand, high inventory levels, and a decrease in orders at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Aggregates Business, economy, Financial, Metso, Temporary Layoffs
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(IN BRIEF) Two apprentice physics laboratory technicians at Empa, Silvio Müller and Yanis Strüby, created a Tesla coil that not only generates lightning but also plays music. Their innovative project won both the jury and participant awards at the «Züri-Oberland» … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Apprenticehip, Dominik Bachmann, Empa, Musical Tesla Coil, Silvio Müller, Yanis Strüby
(IN BRIEF) Norges Bank is continuing formal discussions with the European Central Bank (ECB) to integrate Norwegian instant payments into the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. After evaluating various factors, Norges Bank concluded that participating in TIPS would … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has appointed Tom Adams as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Alexander Matthey. Adams, formerly Head of Engineering at Cash App, will oversee the strategic and technological vision of Adyen’s unified platform. His appointment has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Alexander Matthey, appointment, Chief Technology Officer, INNOVATION, leadership, Pieter van der Does, Tom Adams
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced key leadership appointments within its Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2024. Bernard Pinatel will become President Downstream and President Marketing & Services, while Vincent Stoquart will take over as President Refining & Chemicals. These changes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Aurélien Hamelle, Bernard Pinatel, Executive Committee, Helle Kristoffersen, Jean-Pierre Sbraire, leadership, Namita Shah, Nicolas Terraz, Patrick Pouyanné, Stéphane Michel, TotalEnergies, Vincent Stoquart
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric vehicles, EU, Finland, Keliber Project, Lithium Supply, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eni has received approval from Indonesian authorities for the development of the Geng North, Gehem, and Gendalo&Gandang gas fields, which will lead to the creation of a new production hub, the Northern Hub, in the Kutei Basin, East … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Claudio Descalzi, Eni, Gas Projects, Indonesia, Kutei Basin, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reaffirm the company’s strong commitment to Brazil, one of its key markets. Telefónica, which leads the Brazilian telecommunications market through its Vivo brand … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and 1&1 have entered into a long-term national roaming partnership in Germany, enabling 1&1 customers to access Vodafone’s 5G network in areas where 1&1’s own infrastructure is not yet available. This partnership ensures seamless 5G coverage for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 1&1, 5G network, Germany, Marcel de Groot, partnership, Ralph Dommermuth, roaming, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has received building permits for three new wind parks in Lower Saxony, Germany, adding 116 megawatts to their renewable energy capacity. These projects, along with other wind and solar initiatives currently under development, are part of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Energiekontor, Europe, France, Germany, partnership, Peter Szabo, renewable energy, Scotland, sustainability, Wind Park
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has selected Monterrey, Mexico, as the site for its new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant, aiming to enhance production capacity for Volvo and Mack trucks across North America, Mexico, and Latin America. The plant, which will be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Empa has launched the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to transform buildings from CO2 emitters into carbon sinks. Through the NEST unit “Beyond Zero,” the project develops and tests innovative materials, such as carbon-based aggregates in concrete, that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Mining the Atmosphere", 'Beyond Zero', CO2-Negative Buildings, construction industry, Empa, Implenia, OOS, partnership, sustaianbaility
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as a leader in corporate banking, winning awards for Most Innovative Bank in Spain, Best Mobile Banking App, and Best Open Banking Strategy. The bank was praised for its innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, BBVA, corporate banking, finance, INNOVATION, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, unveiled its latest sustainable load handling solutions at the Elmia Lastbil exhibition, the Nordic region’s largest transport event. Key highlights included the world premiere of the MULTILIFT eUltima, a hooklift designed for electric … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will supply a new 400,000-ton annual capacity chemi-mechanical pulp production line to Zhanjiang China Paper Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech in China. This new line will reduce the company’s reliance on market pulp, enhancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and America’s Cup Media have partnered to introduce WindSight IQ™, a state-of-the-art technology that will bring real-time wind visualization to the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup broadcasts. This innovative tool leverages advanced LiDAR sensors and cutting-edge algorithms … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have expanded their partnership to launch the Accenture Responsible AI Platform, designed to help organizations adopt and scale AI responsibly. This platform integrates AI governance, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and other services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI Adoption, AI platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arnab Chakraborty, partnership, sustaianbaility, USA, Vasi Philomin
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with TM (Telekom Malaysia) to enhance its international optical network using advanced DWDM technology. This upgrade will support the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity driven by hyperscalers and cloud-based services. The new network will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, DWDM technology, Hyperscaler Connectivity, John Harrington, Malaysia, Nokia, Optical Network, partnership, sustaianbaility, TM (Telekom Malaysia)
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing it as one of the UK’s top green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy, this award highlights … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Green Flag Award, Paul Todd MBE, Royal Fort Gardens, sustaianbaility, Tom Stevens, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has successfully completed dynamic testing of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on a key UK commuter train, marking a significant step towards digitalizing the East Coast Main Line. The testing was conducted on the Great Northern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alstom, Commuter Train, David Maddison, Digital Rail, European Train Control System (ETCS) Testing, partnership, sustaianbaility, UK
(IN BRIEF) Polat Enerji, a leading wind energy investor in Türkiye, has expanded its partnership with ENERCON by signing contracts to add 110.5 MW of capacity across three new wind farm projects. These projects, which include advanced wind turbines and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Turkey
Tagged Arif Günyar, Enercon, Neşet Özgür Cireli, partnership, Polat Enerji, renewable energy, sustaianbaility, Turkey, Uli Schulze Südhoff, wind farm projects
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Nike, Inc. have announced a multi-year partnership to unite creative play and sport, aiming to inspire children and families globally. This collaboration will launch in 2025, featuring co-branded products, experiences, and content that merge … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports
Tagged Alero Akuya, Cal Dowers, creativity, LEGO, Nike, partnership, play, sports, sustaianbaility, USA
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