Tag Archives: carbon footprint

Logicor Begins Construction on Sustainable Logistics Hub in Altrincham, Targeting Key North England Distribution Routes

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Logicor Park Altrincham, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK, multi-let industrial site, warehouse space, sustainable logistics space, EPC A+, BREEAM Very Good, EV charging facilities, LED lighting, Solar PV system, biodiversity net gain, redevelopment, North West, Golden Triangle, distribution … Read the full press release

Eni’s Enilive and Poste Italiane Partner to Supply Biofuels for Ground Vehicles and Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Enilive, a subsidiary of Eni, has partnered with Poste Italiane to supply biofuels for its ground and air fleets, aiming to accelerate Poste Italiane’s progress toward its 2030 energy transition and carbon neutrality goals. The collaboration involves supplying … Read the full press release

BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Graphite Production

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands Sustainable Lubricant Production with Tecoil Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has acquired Finnish company Tecoil, a leader in producing Re-Refined Base Oils (RRBOs) through an efficient used oil regeneration process. Tecoil operates a 50,000-ton RRBO facility in Finland and has developed a circular economy network for collecting … Read the full press release

Dürr Introduces Industry-First EcoQPower Paint Shop, Reducing Carbon Footprint by 19.2%

(IN BRIEF) Dürr introduces the EcoQPower paint shop system, designed to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions in automotive manufacturing. Developed in compliance with EU Taxonomy standards, the system optimizes energy utilization throughout the paint shop process, resulting in … Read the full press release

BASF and 3B Fibreglass Collaborate to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Chemical Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry, partners with 3B Fibreglass to advance its sustainability goals by incorporating sustainably produced glass fibers into its Ultramid® A & B compound portfolio. Utilizing green electricity in production, 3B Fibreglass … Read the full press release

BBVA Exceeds Renewable Energy Goals and Reduces Carbon Footprint

(IN BRIEF) BBVA Group reports significant achievements in its environmental sustainability efforts, with 96 percent of its power consumption sourced from renewable energy in 2023, surpassing its 70 percent target for 2025. The bank also managed to reduce its carbon … Read the full press release

Circular Mobility: Orange Business’ Comprehensive Solution to Reduce Telecom Carbon Impact

(IN BRIEF) Orange Business has launched “Circular Mobility,” an initiative aimed at reducing the carbon footprint associated with telecom usage. This offering covers various aspects of the mobile fleet lifecycle, including equipment, connectivity, and services, and incorporates sustainable mobile phones, … Read the full press release

Hydro Reduces Carbon Footprint of Hydro CIRCAL Recycled Aluminum to 1.9 kg CO2e/kg

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has achieved a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminum, lowering it to 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminum from the previous 2.3 kg of CO2e/kg. This achievement is the result of advancements … Read the full press release

Outokumpu, ZWILLING, and STAHL KREBS Collaborate to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Stainless Steel Knives

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has partnered with ZWILLING, a leading supplier of high-quality kitchen products, and steel trading company STAHL KREBS to reduce the carbon footprint of stainless steel knives. The collaboration involves the … Read the full press release

Rilsan® Polyamide 11: Arkema’s Sustainable Leap with a 46% Carbon Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema Group has achieved a significant 46% reduction in the carbon footprint of its bio-based Rilsan® polyamide 11 grades, reaching less than 2 kg CO2e/kg. This reduction is attributed to the use of renewable and low carbon energy … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™ Set to Revolutionize Dutch Construction Sector with Sustainable PVC Solution

(IN BRIEF) Kömmerling, a window profile producer, is set to utilize INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available PVC made from renewable feedstock, in construction projects across the Netherlands. The first project will focus on renovating 19 houses to … Read the full press release

Die neue Edelstahlpulver-Produktionsanlage von Outokumpu in Krefeld kommt den Nachhaltigkeitszielen näher

(IN KÜRZE) Outokumpu, ein führender Edelstahlhersteller, führte kürzlich Gespräche mit Mona Neubaur, stellvertretende Ministerpräsidentin des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen und Ministerin für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie, um über Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz beim Stahl zu diskutieren Industrie. Outokumpu hat sich bereits ehrgeizige … Read the full press release

Outokumpu’s New Stainless Steel Powder Production Plant in Krefeld Advances Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, recently held talks with Mona Neubaur, the Deputy Prime Minister of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy, to discuss sustainability and climate protection … Read the full press release

Amey’s Sustainability and Social Value Strategy Strengthened by Verification of Carbon Footprint with BSI

(IN BRIEF) Amey has received verification of its carbon footprint from 2019 to 2021 by the British Standards Institution (BSI) as part of its commitment to achieving net zero. The verification with the globally recognized ISO 14064-1 ensures that Amey’s … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Lenovo offer transparency in emissions reduction with new sustainable logistics service

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel is partnering with Lenovo to offer a sustainable aviation fuel service for the technology industry. Customers can now ship IT equipment and devices with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a fuel produced from sustainable feedstocks that significantly reduces … Read the full press release

New Report Outlines Roadmap for Carbon Reduction in Tertiary Education Sector

(IN BRIEF) A team from the University of Glasgow has contributed to the first-ever profile of the UK higher and further education sector’s carbon footprint. The report, called “Accelerating towards Net Zero,” is an ambitious roadmap for carbon reduction in … Read the full press release

Arkema continues sustainability efforts with 300 GWh/year biomethane supply from ENGIE

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 19-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company and a global leader in PVDF production, has signed a long-term agreement with ENGIE starting on January 1st, 2023, to supply 300 GWh/year … Read the full press release

Electrolux to rely on sustainable fuels for 25 percent of its total sea freight

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux (STO: ELUX-B), a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has announced it will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent in 2022 by … Read the full press release

Study: thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) have significantly lower carbon footprint as compared to externally coated carbon steel pipes

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, Strohm, a leading composite pipe technology company, and the Non-Metallic Innovation Centre, a centre for the development of new composite non-metallic pipeline technologies, located at … Read the full press release

Nestlé to establish a new research institute with focus on plant science, dairy livestock and agricultural systems science

(PRESS RELEASE) LAUSANNE, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé (SWX: NESN), a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate and the world’s largest food & beverage company, has announced the establishment of a new research institute called Nestlé Institute of Agricultural … Read the full press release

Hydro Energi AS to supply 1300 GWh to Hafslund Eco Vannkraft AS as part of new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA)

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 21-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced that Hydro Energi AS will supply 1300 GWh to Hafslund Eco Vannkraft AS, Norway’s second largest … Read the full press release

Valio to start transporting milk to the Seinäjoki dairy by using truck that runs on liquefied biogas

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 18-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Valio, a Finnish innovative dairy and food company, has announced it will start transporting milk to the Seinäjoki dairy in a new truck that runs on liquefied biogas (LBG) as of at the … Read the full press release

Hydro to build a new EUR 5 million solar park at its aluminium extrusion plant in Trzcianka, Poland

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced it will construct a new solar park at its aluminium extrusion plant in Trzcianka, Poland. The … Read the full press release

Voith Group’s operations will be climate neutral starting from January 2022

Climate neutral production confirms Voith’s role at the forefront of industry Voith products contribute to reducing carbon footprint Independent rating agency ISS ESG gives Voith an excellent sustainability performance rating (PRESS RELEASE) HEIDENHEIM, Germany, 11-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith Group, … Read the full press release

Majority across UK, Denmark, Sweden and Germany do not see nutrition as part of sustainable diets – Arla Foods survey

(PRESS RELEASE) VIBY, Denmark, 10-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Arla Foods, a Danish multinational cooperative and Scandinavia’s largest producer of dairy products, has announced the release of its new survey, conducted by YouGov, of more than 8,000 consumers in the UK, … Read the full press release

SEB unveils new carbon footprint calculator aimed at the Baltic market

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has unveiled a new mobile app, available for everyone in all three Baltic countries, that will help … Read the full press release

Formula 1 Race Driver Lewis Hamilton receives the DHL Fastest Lap Award again, his sixth DHL Fastest Lap trophy since 2014

Lewis Hamilton wins the DHL Fastest Lap Award; trophy presented by first Emirati female racing driver Fastest Pit Stop Award goes to Red Bull Racing Honda; DHL presents unique trophy made from upcycled scrap metal (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 13-Dec-2021 — … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain among the only 200 companies included in the Climate Change A List of CDP

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DEFENSE CEDEX, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced that the company has made this year’s “Climate Change A List” once again. Established by CDP, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to further minimize the carbon footprint of wind turbines

Operating and constructing onshore windfarms can pose certain challenges. In Vattenfall’s monthly project meeting all kinds of topics are discussed, some more challenging than others. (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a European energy company with a mission … Read the full press release

Houseware producer Orthex to change its entire electricity delivery in the Nordics to fossil free hydro power from Vattenfall

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a European energy company with a mission to enable fossil free living within one generation, has announced it now delivers 100 percent fossil free hydro power to Orthex’s factories in Sweden and … Read the full press release

Greiner Packaging achieves sustainable food cups made of circular materials from Borealis

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 7-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, Borealis announces that its client Greiner Packaging has produces the first cup prototypes made of Bornewables™ – Borealis’ portfolio … Read the full press release

Sustainable Construction: Sika develops LC3 concrete admixtures with low CO2 footprint

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 29-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika announces that, together with leading key players, it is working on the development of concrete admixtures using the LC3 technology that lowers CO2 emissions, developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology … Read the full press release

#EarthDayImpact: Schroders employees to collectively reduce their carbon footprint in celebration of the Earth Day

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-Apr-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroders (LON: SDR), a British multinational asset management company, has announced the firm is marking the Earth Day and its employees are taking further action to collectively reduce their carbon footprint and lead … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered launches new Sustainable Trade Finance Proposition to help clients achieve more sustainable and resilient supply chains

(PRESS RELEASE) SINGAPORE, 23-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Standard Chartered announces the launch of its new sustainable trade finance solutions across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Standard Chartered’s Sustainable Trade Finance Proposition aims to help clients … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel the official logistics partner of SailGP

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 22-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel announces partnership with SailGP for the sponsorship of the global championship for the world’s fastest sail racing in class. Kuehne+Nagel, as the official logistics partner for the next three seasons, and SailGP … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Laundry & Home Care production in Montornès del Vallès is the first WEF Global Lighthouse on the Iberian Peninsula

(PRESS RELEASE) MONTORNÉS, Spain, 15-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel announces that it has been recognized for its Industry 4.0 leadership with “Advanced 4th Industrial Revolution Lighthouse” award from the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company for the second time. … Read the full press release

Atos and HDF Energy to develop new solution to supply green hydrogen to datacenters

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 25-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos announces partnership with HDF Energy for the development of a complete end-to-end long-term solution to supply datacenters with green hydrogen generated by renewable energy. The new Atos-HDF solution will be the first … Read the full press release