Standard Chartered arranges USD 300 million syndicated guarantee for Envision in first sustainable trade finance deal under ICC Principles

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has arranged a syndicated bank guarantee exceeding USD 300 million for Envision Group, supporting the company’s international wind power business and marking the world’s first sustainable trade finance deal aligned with ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade … Read the full press release

Henkel introduces Bonderite M-AD 2000A to boost efficiency and sustainability in aluminum anodizing

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has introduced Bonderite M-AD 2000A, an innovative additive designed to improve aluminum anodizing by increasing efficiency, reducing resource use, and lowering CO₂ emissions. The solution allows baths to run at higher temperatures of up to … Read the full press release

Solar Team Twente claims second place in thrilling 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge finale

(IN BRIEF) Solar Team Twente finished second in the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge after an intense five-day race across Australia. On the final day, the team briefly closed the gap to frontrunner Brunel Solar Team to just 500 meters, … Read the full press release

KUKA launches KMP 250P mobile platform to boost safe and flexible intralogistics with new fleet management features

(IN BRIEF) KUKA has expanded its AMR portfolio with the launch of the KMP 250P, a mobile platform that can carry up to 250 kilograms and is designed for maximum flexibility and safety in modern production. Compatible with KUKA’s existing … Read the full press release

MAHLE launches e-compressor production in Tennessee, creating 50 new jobs and boosting U.S. EV supply chain

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has announced the start of e-compressor production at its Morristown, Tennessee plant, marking its first North American manufacturing line for high-voltage air conditioning compressors used in electric vehicles. The project will create nearly 50 new jobs and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins EcoVadis gold medal and sets ambitious 2030 ESG targets after surpassing 2025 goals ahead of schedule

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received a gold medal from EcoVadis, ranking among the top 5% of companies worldwide for sustainability. At the same time, the Austrian technology group unveiled new ESG targets for 2030, having already surpassed most of its … Read the full press release

Rogun Dam reaches 1,110-metre milestone as Webuild drives energy transformation in Tajikistan and Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) Webuild’s construction of the Rogun Dam in Tajikistan has reached a crucial stage, with the dam’s crest approaching 1,110 metres above sea level. President Emomalī Rahmon visited the site with senior officials to highlight the project’s importance in … Read the full press release

Webuild and Italian Ministry of Justice launch prisoner reintegration initiative on Naples–Bari High-Speed railway project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild, in partnership with the Italian Ministry of Justice’s DAP, has launched a prisoner reintegration programme offering training and employment opportunities within major infrastructure projects. The initiative began at the Casa Circondariale of Benevento, where four inmates were … Read the full press release

ESET uncovers PromptLock ransomware that leverages generative AI to create cross-platform attacks

(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has discovered PromptLock, a new ransomware prototype that uses generative AI to generate malicious Lua scripts in real time, capable of infecting Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. Unlike traditional malware, PromptLock autonomously decides whether to exfiltrate … Read the full press release

Aviva secures benefits of 440 Quest UK Pension Scheme members with £134 million buy-in

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has completed a £134 million bulk purchase annuity with the Quest UK Pension Scheme, securing the pensions of over 440 members sponsored by Givaudan UK Limited. This marks the second risk transfer between Aviva and Givaudan, following … Read the full press release

Lloyds agrees £100 million loan with Sovereign Network Group to accelerate retrofit of thousands of social homes

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has signed a £100 million loan agreement with Sovereign Network Group (SNG), one of the UK’s largest housing associations, to fund the retrofit of thousands of social homes across England. The deal, backed by the … Read the full press release

Smart Train Lease and Trans Regio deploy Mireo Smart trains for RB 32 to boost electrified rail services in the Ahr Valley

(IN BRIEF) Smart Train Lease GmbH will supply three Mireo Smart trains to Trans Regio for the new RB 32 line, with the first vehicle set to arrive in October 2025—just six weeks after contract signing. Passenger service on the … Read the full press release

Upgraded UPI integration by Deutsche Bank delivers faster and more reliable digital transactions for merchants in India

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has upgraded its connection to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling merchants and Payment Service Providers to process payments more quickly and efficiently through new direct payment rails. The improved infrastructure gives clients access to direct … Read the full press release

DHL eCommerce acquires stake in AJEX to strengthen Saudi e-commerce logistics and support Middle East expansion

(IN BRIEF) DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in AJEX Logistics Services, a fast-growing logistics provider in Saudi Arabia owned by Ajlan & Bros Holding Group, in a deal that strengthens both companies’ positions in the Middle East’s booming … Read the full press release

BASF returns to K trade fair with expanded VALERAS portfolio, launch of TINUVIN® NOR® 112, and global partnerships for circular plastics

(IN BRIEF) BASF will showcase the next stage of its VALERAS® portfolio at K 2025, presenting new additive solutions that drive sustainability across the plastics lifecycle. The portfolio’s latest addition, TINUVIN® NOR® 112, enhances greenhouse film performance in organic farming … Read the full press release

Digital X Focus Edition AI in Cologne brings together global experts and innovations to showcase the future of artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Digital X will return to Cologne on September 10, 2025, in a new format as Focus Edition AI, bringing together more than 4,000 participants at the Confex Center under the theme “Ready for AI.” Hosted by Telekom Deutschland, … Read the full press release

Buderus Edelstahl to sell hot rolling and mechanical processing divisions to GMH Gruppe securing 670 jobs in Wetzlar

(IN BRIEF) Buderus Edelstahl, owned by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, has agreed to sell its hot rolling and mechanical processing including heat treatment divisions to GMH Gruppe, with the deal expected to close in late 2025. The move secures … Read the full press release

Discovery of p21 redox switch reveals new mechanism controlling cell division and senescence in cancer research

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, together with colleagues from TUD Dresden University of Technology, have discovered that oxidation of a single site in the protein p21 acts as a chemical switch determining whether cells keep … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Health introduces AI Article Summary on Ovid to streamline medical research and support evidence-based care

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has launched the AI Article Summary feature on its Ovid platform, a new tool designed to help researchers, clinicians, and students save time by generating concise, structured summaries of peer-reviewed articles. Currently available in Beta … Read the full press release

Statkraft transfers Dutch renewable energy projects and 120 MWp solar portfolio to Greenchoice to support further growth

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft has finalized the divestment of its renewable energy development activities in the Netherlands, with Dutch renewable energy supplier Greenchoice acquiring a 120 MWp operational solar portfolio, a pipeline of solar, wind, and battery projects, and Statkraft’s skilled … Read the full press release