(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been tasked with designing the Green Turtle battery energy storage system for GIGA Storage Belgium, one of the largest in continental Europe. With a capacity of 2,800 MWh, this facility will store surplus renewable energy, such … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Belgium, Energy Storage Hub, Erwin Malcorps, Joeri Siborgs, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Sweco
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has achieved a notable score of 83 out of 100 in EcoVadis’ 2024 sustainability assessment, reflecting a three-point improvement from the previous year. This score places the company in the top 1% of over 130,000 organizations assessed … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis, leadership, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey by Deutsche Telekom indicates a significant shift in how individuals approach personal expression, with many turning to generative AI for assistance in writing love letters. The study found that over 40% of respondents in France, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged daily life, Deutsche Telekom, France, generative AI, Germany, Love Letters, Poland, the USA
(IN BRIEF) Eni has secured UK Government funding for its Liverpool Bay CO₂ transport and storage project, marking a significant advancement in the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative. The funding will support the establishment of the UK’s CCS … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CMA CGM is excited to announce its participation in Fruit Attraction 2024, taking place from October 8th to 10th in Madrid, Spain. This major event in the fruit and vegetable sector will attract over 103,000 visitors from more … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has been recognized as a leader in sustainability within the renewable energy sector following an independent assessment under the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreement. This agreement unites various stakeholders, including businesses, trade unions, and civil society … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Arjan Pouw, Awards, Kristin Tallbo, leadership, renewable energy, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall is actively pursuing the development of electrofuels for the aviation industry, specifically focusing on producing electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) on a large scale. Despite this ambition, the market remains hesitant, with significant growth expected to be delayed … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Aviation, electro-sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF), Electrofuels, Mikael Nordlander, partnership, Per Sundell, sustainability, Vattenfall
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and the LEGO Group have inaugurated a new distribution center in Truganina, Victoria, to enhance supply chain operations across Australia and New Zealand. This facility spans 26,500 square meters and can store up to 26,000 pallets, catering … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has partnered with Airties to integrate the NAGRA Scout cybersecurity suite into Airties’ Smart Wi-Fi portfolio, marking a significant step toward bolstering digital security for residential and small business customers. This collaboration aims to provide a comprehensive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced a significant contract with Proxima, marking the first independent entry into France’s high-speed rail market. The agreement involves the supply of 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains and includes 15 years of maintenance services to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Arriva has been awarded two pioneering 12-year contracts by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), making it the first operator of an electric bus fleet in Hungary’s capital. Set to launch by the end of 2025, the fleet will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick’s WMG has launched the Safety Pool™ Studio, an innovative online platform designed to enable public participation in shaping the safety of Automated Vehicles (AVs). This first-of-its-kind platform allows users to create driving scenarios based … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Automated Vehicle, Lilian Greenwood MP, Professor Siddartha Khastgir, public, safety, Safety Pool™ Studio, University of Warwick, WMG
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has officially launched its Sustainable Finance variants of Borrowing Base Trade Loans (BBTL), enhancing its suite of Sustainable Trade Finance solutions to support the decarbonization of the commodities sector. This innovative financing option will be accessible … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Borrowing Base Trade Loans (BBTL), Finance Options, Hong Kong, partnership, Singapore, Sofia Hammoucha, South Africa, Standard Chartered, sustainability, the UK, UAE, United States
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the trucking industry has made significant strides in commercializing autonomous driving technology to address challenges like high operational costs, driver shortages, and safety concerns. The global trucking fleet is expected to incorporate an additional 500,000 Level … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous driving, autonomous driving regulations, autonomous electric trucks, Autonomous systems, autonomous truck testing, autonomous trucking, autonomous trucks, autonomous vehicle regulations, autonomous vehicles. trucks. trucking, autonomy, Einride, Europe on the Move, European Commission, global trucking fleet, IDTechEx, infrastructure, L4 autonomous trucks, logistics, logistics companies, Shihao Fu, transport sector, Transport Transformation, transportation sector, truck companies, truck OEMs, trucking
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has been chosen by Transport for London to supply zero-emission buses for a new cycle shuttle service associated with the Silvertown Tunnel, which is under construction beneath the Thames and set to open in 2025. The 1.4-kilometer … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) An international team of researchers has made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer’s drug development with the introduction of RI-AG03, a novel peptide inhibitor that targets and inhibits two key aggregation-promoting hotspots of the Tau protein, which is critical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alzheimer's Treatments, dementia, Dr Richard Oakley, Dr. Anthony Aggidis, Peptide Inhibitor, Professor Amritpal Mudher, RI-AG03, Tau Protein, University of Southampton
(IN BRIEF) Yara International has officially opened its new ammonia import terminal in Brunsbüttel, Germany, strategically located along the North Sea and Kiel Canal. This facility is set to import up to three million tonnes of low-emission ammonia annually, making … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bentley has officially unveiled the Flying Spur Mulliner at the 2024 Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, marking its European debut. This luxury four-door Grand Tourer features a powerful 782 PS, 1,000 Nm hybrid powertrain, making it the most … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Belgium, Bentley, Flying Spur Mulliner, Luxury, performance, Zoute Grand Prix
(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Innovative Closed-Loop System, Jules Verne, Owens Corning, partnership, sustainability, Wind Turbine Blade Recycling, ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been awarded an International Business Award for its Beneficial Ownership Platform, designed to help businesses comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Launched on January 1, 2024, the platform simplifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Beneficial Ownership, innovative, International Business Award, leadership, Rupak Venugopal, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) Experian has successfully completed its A$820 million acquisition of illion, a consumer and commercial credit bureau in Australia and New Zealand. This integration will merge illion’s team, data, software, and intellectual property into Experian, creating a unified business … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Andrew Black, Australia, Data Solutions, Experian, Illion, John Banfield, Malin Holmberg, New Zealand, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the successful opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, which commenced traffic on September 25th. This project enhances regional connectivity and aims to reduce travel times … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the acquisition of the majority of Acupay Group’s business, a leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers technology solutions that help cross-border investors avoid double … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Acupay Group, Euronext, partnership, Robert Apfel, Stef Lambersy, Stéphane Boujnah, USA
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has announced its integration of Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its digital transformation strategy. This technology enhances transaction processing by capturing, verifying, and enriching data while monitoring settlements and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SEB’s newly launched AI fund has reported impressive first-year results, outperforming global benchmarks under the management of Alexander Winberg. The fund focuses on investing in companies advancing artificial intelligence, with its performance exceeding both world and benchmark indices. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI Fund, AI Infrastructure, Alexander Winberg, SEB, trends
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval AB has appointed its Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes representatives from major shareholders: Jörn Rausing (Winder Holding), Daniel Kristiansson (Alecta Tjänstepension Ömsesidigt), Lennart Francke (Swedbank Robur Fonder), Anders Oscarsson (AMF-Försäkring … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Indra has deployed the advanced Lanza 3D long-range radar system for the Spanish Air Surveillance Squadron 2 (EVA-2) in Toledo, enhancing Spain’s air defense capabilities. This deployment is the first of five new radar systems designed to detect … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik Oxeno has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities for INA-based plasticizers, specifically ELATUR® CH (DINCH) and ELATUR® DINCD, to meet the growing market demand. The expansion will take place at the existing C4 production facilities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has commenced a major expansion at its Charleston site in Berkeley County, South Carolina, aimed at increasing the production capacity of precipitated silica by 50% to meet rising demand from the tire industry, especially for green tires. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Charleston Facility, Evonik, expansion, Guido Skudlarek, Johnny Cribb, Kenneth Bittner, Lauren Kjeldsen, partnership, silica, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Palmdale-Burbank segment of California’s high-speed rail project, connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, has received environmental certification from the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). This section, covering approximately 70 kilometers, includes complex tunneling and traverses various landscapes. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged California, environmental certification, High-Speed Rail Project, Palmdale-Burbank Segment, partnership, SENER, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Facilities Management and Civil Engineering sponsored the 2024 Charity Golf Day at Rockmount Golf Club, organized in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) to support WaterAid. The event successfully raised approximately £15,000, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Charity Golf Day, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), civil engineering, Colin McKeever, fundraising, GRAHAM Facilities Management, partnership, sponsorship, sustainability, WaterAid
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has established a partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark organization to support its bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The collaboration will involve research, education, and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the rich geological and … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Charnwood Forest Geopark, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Loughborough University, partnership, Professor Dan Parsons, sustainability, UNESCO
(IN BRIEF) On October 1, 2024, Andrea Six reported on the groundbreaking work by EMPA researchers in collaboration with Aldena Therapeutics to develop nanoceramic “stars” for treating common skin conditions like psoriasis and neurodermatitis. These nanoceramic structures temporarily create micro-wounds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ANDREA SIX, Empa, innovative, Nanoceramics, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, Skin Disease Treatment
(IN BRIEF) Saab AB has announced the establishment of its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Linköping, Sweden. The committee, formed based on the shareholder structure as of August 31, 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anna Magnusson, Annual General Meeting 2025, appointment, Daniel Nodhäll, leadership, Marcus Wallenberg, Marianne Nilsson, Nomination Committee, Peter Wallenberg Jr, Saab AB
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Gareth Book, Norway, partnership, Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS, safety, Stein Eggan, Sweden, TÜV Rheinland, UK
(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has announced that Thea Utoft Høj Jensen will be the new director general, succeeding Michaela Koller, who has held the role for 18 years. Thea, who currently leads Financial Services at FTI Consulting in Brussels, brings … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero … Read the full press release
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