(IN BRIEF) The EBRD Board of Directors will visit Estonia from 15-17 September and Latvia from 17-20 September 2024 for consultations with senior government officials, business leaders, and international partners. The delegation will review EBRD-funded public and private projects, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arvils Aseradens, EBRD, Estonia, investment, Latvia, Madis Muller, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris praised the collaboration between the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ESB in supporting Ireland’s National Smart Metering Programme. Backed by €450 million in EIB funding, the initiative aims to help 2 million Irish … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, ESB, Ioannis Tsakiris, Ireland, Paul Stapleton, Smart Metering Programme
(IN BRIEF) Danish foodtech start-up MATR Foods has received a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its production of plant-based meat alternatives. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, the funding will help MATR build … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Denmark, EIB, Ioannis Tsakiris, MATR Foods, partnership, Plant-Based Meat Production, Randi Wahlsten, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ISO has launched its first Innovation Management System standard, ISO 56001, to help companies enhance their innovation capabilities, manage risks, and increase their chances of success. The standard provides a structured framework for companies to develop and demonstrate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV and Brinav have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the development and approval of autonomous and remote-controlled shipping technologies. This collaboration aims to improve maritime safety and efficiency by advancing Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Brinav, CHINA, DNV, Jarle Coll Blomhoff, Jiang HaiYing, partnership, Shipping Technology, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Beyond Leather Materials has partnered with Covestro to develop LEAP®, a sustainable leather alternative made from over 85% bio-based materials, primarily apple waste. Covestro’s INSQIN® technology provides a durable, premium coating for LEAP®, offering a low-VOC, eco-friendly solution. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Apple Waste, Beyond Leather Materials, Covestro, Denmark, Dr. Torsten Pohl, LEAP, Leather, Mikael Eydt, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GSK has reported positive results from its phase II trial for an mRNA seasonal influenza vaccine candidate, showing strong immune responses against influenza A and B strains in both younger and older adults. The trial met success criteria … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flu vaccine, GSK, mRNA, Phase II, Phase III, safety, Tony Wood
(IN BRIEF) ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has become the first data center operator in Singapore to power its backup generators with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, thanks to a collaboration with Neste. The switch, made in July 2024, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, Scania is showcasing its latest electrified and biofuel-powered heavy trucks, including a new battery electric tractor and a versatile range of trucks for various applications. Scania’s modular design allows for customized electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged biofuel, Christian Levin, ELECTRIC, IAA 2024, Scania, sustainability, Truck Range
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has introduced nine green AI principles aimed at reducing the environmental impact of artificial intelligence while enhancing its benefits. These principles focus on energy efficiency, sustainable coding, and transparent carbon tracking. Already, Deutsche Telekom is using … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, Claudia Nemat, Deutsche Telekom, Eckart von Hirschhausen, Melanie Kubin-Hardewig, Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ukrgasbank and PrivatBank are the first two Ukrainian banks to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Energy Security Support Facility (ESSF), unlocking €700 million in loans for energy security projects. The EBRD will provide risk-sharing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, energy security, partnership, PrivatBank, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrgasbank
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced new guarantees to unlock €690 million in loans for Ukraine’s critical industries, including food security and energy, through partnerships with Ukrainian banks such as PrivatBank, Ukrgasbank, KredoBank, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged Bank Lviv, EBRD, KredoBank, partnership, PrivatBank, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ukrgasbank
(IN BRIEF) Two schools in Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, have reopened after energy-efficient renovations funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under the Ukraine Recovery Programme. These upgrades, benefiting over 700 students and staff, reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption while … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Education, EIB, EU, partnership, renovation, SCHOOLS, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska, UKRAINE, Vasyl Shkurakov, Vinnytsia Oblast
(IN BRIEF) European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris visited University College Dublin (UCD) to celebrate a 35-year partnership that has contributed €453 million towards transforming the university’s academic, scientific, and residential infrastructure. UCD President Professor Orla Feely acknowledged … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Campus Transformation, EIB, Ioannis Tsakiris, Orla Feely, partnership, sustainability, University College Dublin (UCD)
(IN BRIEF) The Irish Department of Transport and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to develop port infrastructure critical for supporting offshore wind projects in Irish waters. The collaboration, led by Minister Eamon Ryan and EIB Vice … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, infrastructure, Ioannis Tsakiris, Ireland, Minister Eamon Ryan, Offshore Wind Port, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice President Ioannis Tsakiris visited Ireland to discuss key investment priorities with Finance Minister Jack Chambers, focusing on social housing, energy efficiency, and innovation. They reviewed the impact of the €1.6 billion EIB investment from 2023 and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, Green Investment, Ioannis Tsakiris, Ireland, Jack Chambers, partnership, social housing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) At InnoTrans 2024, Ericsson will showcase its 5G and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solutions aimed at improving rail safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience. The 5G Corridors will provide high-speed connectivity for passengers, while FRMCS will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) WACKER has successfully tested a CO2 capture process at its Holla, Norway, site, achieving a 95% capture rate of emissions from silicon production. Using technology from SLB-ACC JV, the pilot marks a major step toward climate-neutral silicon manufacturing. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has pioneered the world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology, enhancing production efficiency by offering 2.3 times more chips per wafer compared to the previous 200 mm process. This breakthrough will accelerate GaN … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Austria, gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology, Infineon, Jochen Hanebeck, partnership, semiconductor
(IN BRIEF) ZF LIFETEC is enhancing vehicle occupant protection through advanced physical and virtual testing methods at its global tech centers. By combining real-life crash simulations with virtual testing, ZF shortens development cycles and tailors safety systems like seat belts … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Hybrid Testing Methods, sustainabilty, vehicle safety, ZF, ZF LIFETEC
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate Lite, a free version of its emissions management platform, designed to help businesses—especially SMEs—track and reduce their carbon emissions. The software allows users to establish emissions baselines, set decarbonization goals, and calculate … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Belgium-based PanTera has raised €134 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Life Sciences to accelerate the large-scale production of actinium-225 (225Ac), a crucial isotope for Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) used in cancer treatment. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Actinium-225, Belgium, Cancer Therapies, EQT, PanTera, partnership, shortage, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Metso has unveiled an upgraded version of its Larox® PF 60 pressure filter, designed to improve safety, efficiency, and dewatering capacity for the mining and process industries. The new filter reduces water and oil usage by up to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has integrated Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot into its logistics operations, becoming the first in Europe to do so. The robot is designed to autonomously unload containers, increasing efficiency and addressing labor shortages. This move is … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Boston Dynamics, Europe, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Marc Theerman, Otto Group, Stretch Robot, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Hydro has opened a new aluminium recycling plant in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, with a capacity of 90,000 tonnes, primarily serving the automotive sector. The facility processes post-consumer scrap and production waste, supporting the demand for low-carbon, recycled aluminium. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a major expansion of its aftermarket product offerings, including new sensors for driver assistance systems, chassis components, and high-pressure fuel pumps. The launch also includes the ATE New Original brake line, designed for electric vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ATE New Original brake line, Continental, electric vehicles, Euro 7 Standards, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) At Automechanika 2024, Continental unveiled new sustainable products, including the CONTI NXT Multi V-belt, made from nearly two-thirds recycled and renewable materials, and the ATE New Original brake line for electric vehicles. These innovations aim to reduce environmental … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Oban, Scotland, hosted the 2024 Challenger Society Conference, bringing together 267 marine scientists to discuss pressing global issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean education. The event, praised for both its scientific discussions and local hospitality, included … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Murray, Challenger Society Conference 2024, Marine Scientists, Oban, Prof Nick Owens, Prof Penny Holliday, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Sir John Murray, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a new service in partnership with Jupiter Intelligence to help solar photovoltaic (PV) developers assess the growing hail risk caused by climate change. The service provides data on hailstorm probability and size for specific locations … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired smart lock company Level Lock, based in Redwood City, California, to strengthen its digital access solutions in the Americas. Level Lock, founded in 2016, has 70 employees and reported $16 million in sales in … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, digital, Level Lock, Smart Lock Company
(IN BRIEF) Pikart Lights, a Ukrainian lighting company based in Lviv, has overcome the challenges of Russia’s invasion with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the EU. The company’s investment in new moulding technology has … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged Andriy Chuba, EBRD, partnership, Pikart, sustainabilty, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld the European Commission’s decision that Google abused its dominant market position by favoring its own shopping service, misleading consumers, and harming competition. idealo, a price comparison platform, welcomed the ruling as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Colas CZ and Colas Rail have secured a €77 million contract to modernize an 8-kilometer railway line in Northern Bohemia, Czech Republic. The project, which will begin in September 2024 and finish in 2027, involves upgrading tracks, signaling … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has partnered with SAP, Accenture, and AWS to modernize its commercial systems as part of its “Next Level Sainsbury’s” strategy. The project will enhance agility, reduce technology costs, and simplify internal systems by moving to cloud-based solutions. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, aws, customer experience, Modernize Commercial Systems, partnership, Sainsbury, SAP
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker, Trailer Dynamics, and CATL have partnered to explore the feasibility of Battery Swapping Technology (BST) for electric trailers in Europe. The project aims to reduce vehicle downtime and enhance efficiency with battery swaps taking just five … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged (CATL) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Battery Swapping Technology (BST), DB Schenker, Electric Trailers, Europe, Limited, partnership, sustainability, Trailer Dynamics
(IN BRIEF) Software AG has improved its sustainability performance by 30% in the 2024 EcoVadis assessment, earning a bronze medal with a score of 63. The company achieved notable progress in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis 2024 Assessment, leadership, Sanjay Brahmawar, Software AG, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann, in partnership with Munic S.A., has launched macsLive, a cloud-based telematics platform that provides real-time diagnostics for multi-brand vehicles. By continuously monitoring vehicle data, macsLive enables fleet operators, workshops, and breakdown services to make informed decisions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann has launched the mega macs S 20, an affordable and flexible diagnostic software for workshops. The software runs on Android devices and communicates with vehicle systems through the HG-VCI S 20 hardware. It supports modern protocols … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Hella Gutmann, Mega Macs S 20, Scalable Diagnostic Software Solution, workshops
(IN BRIEF) Hella Gutmann has introduced the CSC-Tool X 20, a fully digital and modular ADAS calibration tool designed to enhance calibration accuracy and efficiency. Set to launch in spring 2025, the tool features cloud connectivity, semi-automated processes, and comprehensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Accuracy, Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, Calibration Tool, Cloud Integration, CSC-Tool X 20, Digital ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Hella Gutmann
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany is launching an initiative to install solar panels at its mobile phone towers and regional data centers, aiming to achieve CO2e neutrality by 2025. The project will begin with 86 sites and expand to 200 by … Read the full press release
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