EBRD and Swiss Government Boost Water Infrastructure in Tajikistan with €2.7 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Swiss government are teaming up to provide €2.7 million towards the completion of vital water projects in Fayzobod, Tajikistan. This financial package will support upgrades to water supply … Read the full press release

LANXESS Unveils Innovative Solutions for Water Treatment and Recycling at IFAT 2024

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS is set to showcase its latest advancements in water treatment and recycling technologies at IFAT 2024 in Munich, from May 13 to 17, 2024. The company will spotlight solutions for PFAS removal, battery recycling, and PEM electrolysis … Read the full press release

TikTok Teams Up with CTS EVENTIM to Drive Live Event Ticket Sales

(IN BRIEF) TikTok and CTS EVENTIM have joined forces to introduce a new feature enabling artists to enhance their live ticket sales by engaging with millions of users on the platform. This collaboration empowers artists to promote their tour dates … Read the full press release

Bayer and Evotec Forge Partnership for Next-Generation Cardiovascular Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Bayer and Evotec have updated their strategic collaboration to focus on developing precision treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Leveraging Evotec’s expertise in disease modelling using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the collaboration aims to identify and validate … Read the full press release

AIXTRON Bolsters Investor Relations Team with Christian Ludwig Appointment

(IN BRIEF) AIXTRON SE, a leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, has announced the appointment of Christian Ludwig as its new Vice President of Investor Relations. With extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a background in … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Reports Strong Q1 2024 Results Amidst Supply Chain Challenges

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines AG announced positive financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with adjusted revenue reaching €1.67 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Despite facing challenges in the Geared Turbofan™ … Read the full press release

Vonovia SE: Positive Start to 2024 with Strong Operating Results and Sustainability Recognition

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE, based in Bochum, Germany, began the year with robust operating results, marking a positive start to 2024. The company’s core segment, Rental, saw a notable increase in its EBITDA contribution, reaching €592.9 million during the first … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Test Unimog on Grossglockner High Alpine Road for Winter Service Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) A team from Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks conducted a two-week winter test with four Unimog vehicles along the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. As part of the Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks Alpine testing program, they assisted Großglockner Hochalpenstraßen AG in clearing … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 1,238,807 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize, a major retail company, has repurchased 1,238,807 of its common shares between April 22, 2024, and April 26, 2024, as part of its ongoing €1 billion share buyback program announced in November 2023. The shares were … Read the full press release

Uniper’s Bold Steps Towards Sustainability: New Reports, Targets, and Human Rights Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Uniper, a prominent energy company, has released its eighth Sustainability Report and its inaugural Climate Transition Plan, signifying a pivotal shift towards sustainability. The Climate Transition Plan outlines Uniper’s trajectory towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2040, ten years … Read the full press release

Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism Honors Innovative Works and AI Integration

(IN BRIEF) The Axel Springer Prize for Young Journalism, renowned for recognizing exceptional journalistic talent, this year introduced a new category, “Future,” focusing on works related to artificial intelligence (AI) or produced with AI support. The awards ceremony celebrated young … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Secures Contract for Swiss HGV Road Fee Collection System Until 2032

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) to provide and manage the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) road fee collection system until at least the end of 2032. … Read the full press release

Euronext Receives S&P Rating Upgrade to BBB+ with Positive Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, celebrates a significant milestone as S&P upgrades its rating from ‘BBB+, Stable Outlook’ to ‘BBB+, Positive Outlook’. This decision reflects Euronext’s successful integration of the Borsa Italiana Group, expansion of Euronext Clearing, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Launches Innovative Curb Charger Pilot Project in Nörvenich

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, in collaboration with the municipality of Nörvenich and Westenergie AG, has initiated a pilot project to trial curb chargers on public roads in Nörvenich. This project aims to integrate Rheinmetall’s curb chargers into the municipality’s infrastructure, providing … Read the full press release

FUCHS SE Reports Strong Start to 2024 Despite Sales Decrease

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS SE has begun the financial year 2024 with positive results, despite a 6% decrease in sales revenues to EUR 877 million, attributed to price adjustments and negative currency effects. However, the company saw a 4% increase in … Read the full press release

EVBox Releases Impact Report 2023: A Comprehensive Review of Sustainability Milestones

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has unveiled its Impact Report 2023, showcasing the company’s dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices. The report highlights EVBox’s progress throughout 2023, emphasizing its commitment to environmental, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong Financial Performance and Renewable Energy Milestones in Q1 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s financial report for January-March 2024 highlights a 21% decrease in net sales, offset by a 45% increase in underlying operating profit and a 27% increase in operating profit. Profit for the period surged by 43%, indicating robust … Read the full press release

Drax Partners with ANDRITZ to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity at Cruachan Pumped Storage Plant

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company Drax has selected international technology group ANDRITZ as the main contractor for the upgrade of its Cruachan pumped storage power plant in Scotland. The project entails the installation of two new generating units, including pump … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Enhances Sustainability and Efficiency at Essity’s Paper Mill in Prudhoe

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at Essity’s paper mill in Prudhoe, marking the third such upgrade for the global hygiene and health company. The … Read the full press release

Bechtle AG Transforms Rostock into European AI Hub in Partnership with Planet AI

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG is strategically positioning the Rostock location as a hub for innovative AI applications in collaboration with Planet AI, largely due to the proximity to the University of Rostock. The partnership, backed by a cooperation agreement since … Read the full press release

EIF Backs €100 Million Investment for Underprivileged Students’ Education in Germany and Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed to guaranteeing over €100 million in financing through three intermediaries in Germany and Spain. Aimed at providing better access to education and training for underprivileged students and learners, the initiative is … Read the full press release

Eurex Bolsters European Green Bond Market with New GC Pooling Green Bond Basket

(IN BRIEF) Eurex, on April 29, 2024, introduced a new Green Bond Basket within its GC Pooling segment, aimed at enhancing liquidity and efficiency in the European repo market for green bonds. This addition expands upon the existing three Green … Read the full press release

NMB Bank’s Sustainability Bond Listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange’s Leading Platform

(IN BRIEF) Last Friday, NMB Bank Plc celebrated the listing of its dual-currency sustainability bond, named the NMB Jamii bond, on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). The bond, showcased on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX), raised approximately USD 157 million … Read the full press release

CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II Fund Surpasses €375 Million in Final Close, Doubling Predecessor’s Size

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Nordic Infrastructure II fund has reached its final closing at over €375 million, marking a significant milestone in its journey since its establishment in 2022. Managed by a team of 13 professionals based in Helsinki and Stockholm, … Read the full press release

Positive Results from DESTINY-Breast06 Trial: Enhertu Shows Promise in HER2-Low and HER2-Ultralow Breast Cancer Patients

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu, a HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC), has demonstrated significant progress in treating HER2-low and HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer following one or more lines of endocrine therapy. The high-level results from the DESTINY-Breast06 Phase … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Truqap Receives EU Recommendation for ER-Positive Breast Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Truqap, in combination with Faslodex, has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for treating estrogen receptor-positive, HER2‑negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with specific genetic alterations. The recommendation follows promising results from … Read the full press release

Ørsted Streamlines European Onshore Renewables Focus with ENGIE Deal

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, is divesting its French onshore operations to ENGIE as part of its strategic realignment towards key European markets for onshore renewables. The share purchase agreement includes the sale of OSTWIND International … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with Bunge Gıda to Empower Women Farmers in Turkey’s Olive Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending an additional loan of US$25 million in Turkish lira to Bunge Gıda to support their working capital needs while expanding training opportunities for women olive farmers in Turkey. … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs $43.2 Million Investment for Sustainable Healthcare in Mongolia

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Mongolia’s healthcare sector with a $43.2 million sovereign loan and a €5 million capital grant to the Government of Mongolia for the construction of a modern 250-bed hospital … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests in Polish Cosmetics Giant Bielenda, Facilitating Strategic Acquisitions

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has acquired an indirect minority stake in the renowned Polish cosmetics brand Bielenda through a €33.9 million investment in its holding company, Innova Central Holding SCA, alongside private equity fund … Read the full press release

Infineon and ETAS Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Cybersecurity with Next-Generation Solution Bundle

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG, in partnership with ETAS, introduces an advanced solution bundle integrating the ESCRYPT CycurHSM 3.x Automotive Security Software Stack into the AURIX™ TC4X Cybersecurity Real-time Module (CSRM). This collaboration aims to meet the escalating demand for … Read the full press release

Gasum Group Reports Strong Volume Growth and Improved Financial Performance in Q1 2024

(IN BRIEF) Gasum Group’s financial review for the first quarter of 2024 reflects significant volume growth, particularly in the maritime and traffic segments, with sales volumes increasing by 73 percent compared to the same period in 2023. Despite a decrease … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Skutskär Site Initiates Pilot Project for Biogenic CO2 Capture, Pioneering Climate-Positive Operations

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Skutskär biomaterials production site in Sweden, known for its sustainable practices, has embarked on a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at capturing biogenic CO2 emissions from pulp production, marking a significant step towards climate-positive operations. With a … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Achieves 51% Reduction in CO2 Emissions, Exceeding Targets Amid Sales Surge

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading provider of outdoor power products, has achieved a remarkable milestone by halving its absolute CO2 emissions compared to the 2015 baseline year, surpassing its sustainability targets. Despite a significant increase in sales by 47%, … Read the full press release

Philips Reports Q1 2024 Results: Steady Growth Despite Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has released its Q1 2024 results, showcasing a mixed performance marked by steady sales growth, significant litigation settlements, and ongoing operational challenges. Despite a 2.4% increase in group sales, comparable order intake saw a decline of … Read the full press release

SSAB and Nordec Forge Partnership for Fossil-Free Steel Supply Chain Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Nordec have entered into a crucial agreement aimed at streamlining the supply chain for fossil-free steel, a significant step towards achieving SSAB’s goal of delivering fossil-free steel to the market by 2026. The collaboration entails SSAB … Read the full press release

Prof Angela Schoellig Utilizes ChatGPT to Choreograph Drone Swarms Safely

(IN BRIEF) Professor Angela Schoellig from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has harnessed the power of ChatGPT to develop choreographies for swarms of drones synchronized to music, while implementing an additional safety filter to prevent mid-air collisions. This innovative … Read the full press release

Wood Appoints Jennifer Richmond as Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a prominent consulting and engineering firm, has named Jennifer Richmond as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to spearhead strategic growth initiatives. Richmond, who previously served as Executive President of Strategy and Development at Wood, brings a wealth … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils Pléiades Neo Next Program to Enhance Earth Observation Constellation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has announced the launch of the Pléiades Neo Next program, aimed at expanding its high-resolution Earth observation constellation. This initiative will introduce new satellite assets and capabilities, including improved native resolution, to augment the existing Pléiades Neo … Read the full press release

DeLaval Chooses SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Global ERP Transformation

(IN BRIEF) DeLaval, a Swedish-based dairy and farming machinery producer under the Tetra Laval Group, has opted for SAP S/4HANA Cloud to revolutionize its ERP system as part of a comprehensive company-wide overhaul. By embracing cloud technology, DeLaval aims to … Read the full press release