(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has expanded its Decarbonization Champion Program through a partnership with Greenly, giving SME partners across the electrical value chain access to carbon accounting tools, sustainability training, advisory services and decarbonization support. The programme combines Greenly’s platform … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged 000 annual value, 000 potential savings, 500 potential savings, A$250, A$40, air system efficiency, Alexis Normand, Australia, Bin Lu, Business Resilience, carbon accounting, carbon footprint, carbon management, channel partners, Climate-Related Financial Disclosure, competitive differentiation, contractors, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, CRFD, CSRD, DCP, decarbonization, Decarbonization Champion Program, decarbonization roadmaps, electrical value chain, ENERGY, energy efficiency, Energy Tech Partner, Environment, equipment optimization, European Union, France, Greenly, load shifting, Operational Efficiency, panel builders, Queensland, remote audits, Rueil-Malmaison, Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric and Greenly Combine Digital Carbon Accounting and Consulting to Accelerate SME Sustainability, Schneider Electric and Greenly Help SMEs Turn Carbon Reduction into Operational Savings and Competitive Advantage, Schneider Electric Scales Decarbonization Champion Program Globally Following Strong Pacific Pilot Results, Scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, SE Advisory Services, September 28 2026 Industries Involved Business, small and medium-sized enterprises, small business, SME partners, SMEs, strategy workshops, supply chain emissions, sustainability, Sustainability and Energy Tech School, sustainability consulting, system integrators, technology, US$178, US$28, US$34, €30
(IN BRIEF) Carlyle and CVC DIF have agreed to acquire BauWatch, a European provider of technology-enabled remote video surveillance solutions, from German investment company Haniel, which will retain a 10% minority stake. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 000 active surveillance systems, 000 completed projects, 10 percent minority stake, 12 European markets, 15, 2021 acquisition, 24/7 alarm response, 50, AI-enabled monitoring, Al Ghelani, Apeldoorn, artificial intelligence, asset protection, BauWatch, Business Resilience, buy-and-build, Carlyle, Carlyle and CVC DIF Acquire Majority Ownership of BauWatch Following Revenue Growth to €153 Million, Carlyle and CVC DIF Invest in BauWatch to Accelerate Technology Development and International Expansion, Carlyle and CVC DIF Partner With BauWatch Management to Expand AI-Enabled Remote Surveillance Platform, Carlyle Europe Partners, Ceconomy stake, construction security, Critical Infrastructure, CVC DIF, CVC DIF Value-Add IV, DACH, European mid-market investment, European security market, Germany, Haniel, infrastructure investment, infrastructure security, INNOVATION, international expansion, Joachim Drees, mid-market infrastructure, Mobile Security, multi-asset portfolio, Netherlands, physical security, power plants, private markets, product portfolio, Q1 2027 closing, recurring revenues, regulatory approvals, remote video surveillance, renewable energy assets, security technology, September 17 2026, Simon Pex, Stefan Moosmann, substations, Surveillance systems, technology-enabled security, €153 million revenue, €59 million revenue
(IN BRIEF) UK business confidence fell three points to 44% in June, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer, as economic optimism declined to 31% and trading expectations eased to 56%. Domestic businesses reported a particularly sharp deterioration, with economic optimism … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Amanda Murphy, artificial intelligence, Business Resilience, construction confidence, cost pressures, customer demand, domestic firms, East Midlands, economic optimism, energy security, exporting, Global Trade Exposure Supports Stronger Confidence Among International UK Firms, global uncertainty, Hann-Ju Ho, hiring intentions, Hiring Plans Improve as UK Business Confidence Weakens in June, importing, inflation, international firms, international trade, investment appetite, Ipsos, Lloyds, Lloyds Business Barometer, London, manufacturing confidence, recruitment, retail confidence, services sector, supply chain conditions, technology investment, trading outlook, training investment, UK business confidence, UK Business Confidence Declines in June With Manufacturing and Retail Under Pressure, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) UK businesses are showing resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. The survey found that 84% of firms are confident in their ability to withstand economic shocks, even though 57% … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Amanda Murphy, asset finance, business finance, Business Growth, Business Resilience, business strategy, Businesses Build Financial and Operational Resilience as Global Uncertainty Continues, capital market funding, Cash Management, cashflow forecasting, commodity prices, Cost-saving Measures, economic shocks, food production, global uncertainty, interest rate hedging, inventory management, Ipsos, Lloyds, Lloyds Business and Commercial Banking, Lloyds Business Barometer, Lloyds Reports Strong Business Confidence Despite Global Economic Pressures, logistics, Manufacturing, market volatility, overdrafts, raw material prices, rising costs, risk management, structured finance, supply chain disruption, trade finance, trading conditions, treasury services, UK businesses, UK Businesses Turn to Cashflow Planning and Cost Controls to Navigate Market Volatility, UK Firms Remain Resilient as Rising Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Persist, United Kingdom, working capital facilities
(IN BRIEF) Hagelunie, Achmea’s global specialist in greenhouse horticulture insurance, is bringing Dutch expertise to Australia to help greenhouse growers prepare for extreme weather and climate-related risks. The initiative is being carried out through Achmea Farm Insurance and in partnership … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Achmea, Achmea Farm Insurance, Achmea Farm Insurance and Hagelunie Strengthen Support for Greenhouse Growers in Australia, agricultural insurance, Australia, Australian growers, Business Resilience, climate change, climate resilience, crops, damage prevention, drought, Dutch greenhouse expertise, Dutch Greenhouse Insurance Expertise to Support Australian Growers Facing Climate-Related Risks, efficient cultivation, Employees, extreme rainfall, extreme weather, food production, food supply, greenhouse horticulture, greenhouse insurance, greenhouse risk management, greenhouse structures, Hagelunie, Hagelunie Shares Climate Resilience Knowledge with Australian Protected Horticulture Sector, heat, horticulture sector, infrastructure, international knowledge sharing, Marie Groenhof, Netherlands, protected cropping, Protected Cropping Australia, Protected Cropping Australia Collaboration Brings Dutch Prevention Expertise to Greenhouse Horticulture, protected horticulture, risk prevention, safe business operations, storm risk, sustainable cultivation
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a loan of up to US$40 million, equivalent to €34.6 million, to Credo Bank to expand financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in Georgia. The facility will help … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged access to finance, Business Resilience, competitiveness, Credo Bank, Credo Bank Secures Up to US$40 Million from EBRD to Boost Inclusive Business Financing in Georgia, EBRD, EBRD Funding to Help Credo Bank Increase Lending to Women-Led and Regional Businesses in Georgia, EBRD Georgia, EBRD Loan to Credo Bank to Support MSMEs Regional Enterprises and Women Entrepreneurs in Georgia, EBRD Provides Up to US$40 Million to Credo Bank to Expand MSME Financing Across Georgia, economic opportunities, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, financial inclusion, GEORGIA, Georgian economy, Georgian lari, inclusive finance, local-currency lending, Loretta Martikian, medium-term finance, micro small and medium-sized enterprises, MSME financing, private sector development, private sector resilience, regional businesses, rural communities, small businesses, sustainable economic development, underserved communities, US$40 million loan, women entrepreneurs, women-led businesses, women-owned businesses, €34.6 million
(IN BRIEF) EDF Small Business and Enterprise Nation have launched the next phase of their Powering Local Businesses partnership with a new pop-up shop initiative designed to help small businesses test physical retail without the financial risk of securing a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aaron Asadi, brand awareness, Brighton, Business Resilience, business support programme, Claire Nutt, customer engagement, Duke’s Lane, EDF EV charging, EDF Small Business, EDF Small Business and Enterprise Nation Open Applications for Brighton Retail Residency Supporting Local Business Growth, energy-efficient equipment, Enterprise Nation, EV chargers, high street retail, June 2026, local business growth, local communities, lunch and learn webinars, physical retail, Pod, pop-up shop, Powering Local Businesses, Powering Local Businesses Partnership Adds Pop-Up Retail, retail innovation, retail residency, Retail Sessions Podcast, small business grants, Small Business Support, Small Businesses Invited to Trial Physical Retail Through EDF Small Business and Enterprise Nation Pop-Up Shop Programme, sustainability grants, Sustainability Grants and EV Charging Support for UK Small Firms, sustainable business, sustainable infrastructure, UK small businesses
(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Abdul Qureshi, agentic AI, AI investment, artificial intelligence, automation, Barclays, Barclays Business Bank, Barclays Business Prosperity Fund, Barclays Business Prosperity Index, Barclays Business Prosperity Index Shows UK Firms Increasing Cybersecurity and AI Investment Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty, Barclays Q1 2026 Index Highlights Agentic AI Adoption and Cybersecurity Investment Across UK Businesses, Barclays UK Corporate Bank, borrowing decisions, Business confidence, Business Growth, business lending, Business Resilience, cashflows, Cebr, Centre for Economics and Business Research, cloud computing, cost pressures, cyber security, cybersecurity investment, digital transformation, financial discipline, Focaldata, geopolitical tensions, large businesses, large corporates, Matt Hammerstein, medium businesses, Micro-Businesses, Middle East conflict, Opinium Research, productivity, refinancing, savings buffers, small businesses, SMEs, technology budgets, UK businesses, UK Businesses Prioritise Technology Resilience as Barclays Index Highlights Rising Cyber and AI Spending, UK economy, UK Firms Balance Growth Plans with Financial Discipline as Cybersecurity Becomes Boardroom Priority
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien have partnered under the InvestEU programme to provide up to €43 million in green financing for Austrian SMEs and small mid-caps. The initiative supports energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Austria, Austrian economy, Austrian SMEs Set to Benefit from €43 Million Green Financing Push under EIB Group and HYPO NOE Agreement, Business Resilience, EIB Group, EIB Group and HYPO NOE Drive €43 Million Green Financing Boost for Austrian SMEs, EIF, energy efficiency, environmental financing, European Investment Fund, Green Investment, HYPO NOE Landesbank, InvestEU, Karl Nehammer, renewable energy, SMEs, sustainability, Wolfgang Viehauser
(IN BRIEF) SGS has been featured in the Verdantix Buyer’s Guide: ESG & Sustainability Due Diligence Services (2025), which recognizes leading providers supporting businesses in sustainability and ESG risk management. Verdantix commended SGS for its global reach across 115 countries, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Awards, Business Resilience, C-MORE, Circularity, Climate, compliance, Diginex, due diligence, ESG, ESG assurance, global expertise, Governance, IMPACT NOW, leadership, local expertise, nature, SGS, SGS earns recognition for sustainability due diligence capabilities in Verdantix Buyer’s Guide 2025, SGS recognized in Verdantix 2025 Buyer’s Guide for ESG and Sustainability Due Diligence Services, supply chain risk, sustainability, sustainability reporting, testing inspection certification, Verdantix, Worldly
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has appointed Fatoumata Bouaré as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Bouaré, with extensive experience in both development and commercial banking, will oversee multiple departments and serve as a member of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, banking leadership, Business Resilience, Chief Risk Officer, Cote d’Ivoire, David Coleman, digitalization, EBRD, environmental sustainability, Fatoumata Bouaré, impact reporting, leadership, Odile Renaud-Basso, Procurement Policy, risk management, sub-Saharan Africa, Vice President
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