(IN BRIEF) The UK’s largest supermarkets – Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco, and Waitrose – have launched the “Let’s Make a Meal of It” campaign to raise funds for FareShare, aiming to provide five meals for every £1 donated. The initiative, supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alliance Food Sourcing, charitable giving, Climate Action, community support, FareShare, food donation, food industry collaboration, food insecurity, food poverty, food redistribution, food waste, Hunger, IGD, Kristopher Gibbon-Walsh, Matthew Barnes, Morrisons, partnership, Rami Baitiéh, Sainsbury’s, Simon Roberts, surplus food, sustainability, Tesco, The Felix Project, UK supermarkets, Waitrose
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has launched the Greening Financial Systems (GFS) Programme in Ethiopia, aimed at enhancing the resilience of the country’s financial sector to climate risks. This initiative, supported by Germany’s International Climate Initiative, will help the National Bank … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Climate Action, climate change, Climate risks, commercial banks, EIB, ETHIOPIA, EU, financial resilience, Germany, green finance, green investments, green taxonomy, Greening Financial Systems, International Climate Initiative, National Bank of Ethiopia, partnership, sustainability, sustainable development
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is actively participating in the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil, sharing its long-standing commitment to financing circular economy projects. With over €5.1 billion lent to circular economy projects … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Ambroise Fayolle, circular economy, Climate Action, critical raw materials, EIB, environmental finance, European Investment Bank, Fairmat, financing, Sitra, strategic materials, sustainability, Swappie, WCEF 2025
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Romania
Tagged Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, BBVA, capital base, Climate Action, EBRD, environmental sustainability, EU banks, Garanti BBVA, green economy, investment in Romania, Kristina Zagar, low-carbon economy, Mustafa Tiftikcioğlu, Romania, subordinated loan, Sustainable Lending
(IN BRIEF) The EIB and BPCE banking group have signed an agreement to provide €200 million in loans for SMEs and mid-caps in the French farming and bioeconomy sectors. The initiative aims to support young farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, European Union, Financial, France, Investment
Tagged agricultural support, Banque Populaire, biodiversity conservation, bioeconomy, BPCE banking group, Caisse d’Epargne, Cédric Glorieux, Christophe Hansen, Climate Action, EIB, energy-efficient irrigation, EU agricultural priorities., European Commission, European Investment Bank, farming, farming modernization, Gelsomina Vigliotti, generational renewal, loans, Mid-Caps, SMEs, solar panels, sustainable agriculture, young farmers, €200 million
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bike lanes, Climate Action, Crown Bridges Light Rail, EIB financing, European Investment Bank, Finland, Green Infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, Helsinki, Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, partnership, pedestrian pathways, public transport, Ruskeasuo depot, sustainability, sustainable transport, Thomas Östros, tramline, urban development
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adhesives, automotive, biogas, carbon emissions, carbon footprint, carbon reduction, CLIMA-branded products, Climate Action, consumer goods, electronics, environmental impact, Henkel, hot melt adhesives, INNOVATION, ISO14067, Manufacturing, packaging, partnership, renewable electricity, renewable energy, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability, Synthomer, TECHNOMELT®, Together for Sustainability, TÜV SÜD
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Environmental Data Program to provide expanded environmental information on its products. Increasing from 5 to 14 data attributes, the program now covers 110,000 product references, representing 70% of turnover, with a goal of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged carbon footprint, Céline Coulibre-Duménil, Chris Leong, circular economy, Climate Action, decarbonization, digital transformation, energy efficiency, environmental data, Environmental Data Program, EU Green Claims Directive, Green Premium label, packaging sustainability, product lifecycle analysis, product transparency, regulatory compliance, resource efficiency, Rexel, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Lightsource bp highlights its commitment to responsible renewable energy development under the global theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The company has delivered over 11.5GW of clean energy worldwide, with a sustainability-first approach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, United Kingdom
Tagged agrivoltaics, biodiversity net gain, circular economy, clean energy, Climate Action, Community Impact, decarbonisation, Earth Day 2025, ecological stewardship, energy transition, global supply chain, Lightsource BP, local economic development, Our Power Our Planet, renewable energy, responsible sourcing, science-based targets, solar farms, sustainability, utility-scale solar
(IN BRIEF) Continental has extended its natural rubber sustainability project with GIZ in Indonesia until 2027, aiming to support an additional 1,000 smallholders on top of the 5,000 already trained. The initiative, co-funded by BMZ, has helped increase farmer incomes … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged agricultural training, biodiversity, BMZ, capacity building, Climate Action, Continental, deforestation-free, environmental protection, ethical sourcing, EUDR, forest conservation, GIZ, GPSNR, Indonesia, Michael Radke, natural rubber, partnership, responsible sourcing, rubber industry, smallholder farmers, sustainability, sustainability goals, sustainable supply chains, Tire Manufacturing, traceability, United Nations biosphere reserve, West Kalimantan
(IN BRIEF) The World Economic Forum has revealed its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders – 116 exceptional individuals under 40 making transformative impacts across industries and continents. Representing nearly 50 nations, the group includes prime ministers, business innovators, artists, … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Switzerland
Tagged AI in policy, Awards, César de la Fuente, Climate Action, Cross-Sector Collaboration, diversity in leadership, emerging leaders, future of governance, global changemakers, global economy, global leadership, Ida Jeng Christensen, INNOVATION, leadership, leadership development, Nicole Schwab, Nomzamo Mbatha, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, policy innovation, Public-Private Partnerships, Ritesh Agarwal, Sabrina Habib, Simon Harris, social entrepreneurship, sustainability, Von Wong, WEF Geneva, WEF initiatives, World Economic Forum, YGL, Young Global Leaders 2025, youth leadership
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a €234 million loan agreement with the Aragón regional government in Spain, marking the first tranche of a €260 million financing package. The funds will co-finance various projects in Aragón—especially in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Aragon, Climate Action, digital transition, economic cohesion, EIB, energy transition, Entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, ERDF, ESF, EU Regional Development Fund, European Investment Bank, European Social Fund Plus, green transition, Just Transition Fund, local industry, partnership, public services, rural economic development, social cohesion, social infrastructure, Spanish regional government, sustainability, territorial cohesion, Teruel, €234 million loan, €260 million financing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided Lantmännen with a €50 million loan to co-finance the construction of a new pea protein isolate factory in Lidköping, Sweden. This investment, covering about half the project cost, will enable the factory—set … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Climate Action, EIB, EU cooperation, European Investment Bank, food security, green financing, investment, job creation, Lantmännen, Lidköping, partnership, pea protein, plant protein, protein isolate, renewable food production, self-sufficiency, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, sustainable food, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested over €90 million in a synthetic securitisation operation with BBVA, aimed at financing sustainable housing projects in Spain. Backed by InvestEU, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology
Tagged asset-backed securitisation, BBVA, Climate Action, CO₂ reduction, EIB Group, energy efficiency, EU capital markets union, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, Green Projects, InvestEU, Mid-Caps, near-zero emissions, partnership, pro rata amortisation, SMEs, Spain, STS criteria, sustainability, sustainable housing, synthetic excess spread mechanism, synthetic securitisation, €185 million financing, €90 million investment
(IN BRIEF) On 26 March 2025, the European Investment Fund (EIF) pledged €70 million to the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) under the InvestEU programme, marking a significant step in financing sustainable growth across the Nordic region. The guarantee will … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Iceland, Investment, Luxembourg, Norway, Small Business, Sweden, Technology
Tagged circular economy, clean power, Climate Action, EIF, energy savings, European Investment Fund, financing gap, green financing, InvestEU programme, low-carbon economy, Mid-Caps, NEFCO, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation, Nordic SMEs, sustainability, sustainable economic growth, Thomas Östros, Trond Moe
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group achieved a record €1.24 billion in new financing in Croatia, up from €464 million in 2023. This financing, accounting for 1.4% of Croatia’s GDP, includes €937 million from the EIB … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment
Tagged Climate Action, competitive, Croatian financing, Croatian GDP, Croatian government, Croatian Growth Investment Programme II, Croatian Venture Capital Initiative 2, CROGIP II, CVCi 2, EIB Group, EIF, environmental sustainability, EU grants, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, HBOR, INNOVATION, Kiepach Go Green, Mid-Caps, rail infrastructure, renewable energy, resilient Croatia, SMEs, social housing, sustainable growth, Teresa Czerwinska, urban mobility, Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund, Zagreb
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Junta de Andalucía have secured a €150 million financing deal to extend Málaga Metro line 2, connecting Guadalmedina with the future Hospital Civil de Málaga station. This project includes the construction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2024-2027, 4.7 million journeys, Andalusia, Climate Action, economic cohesion, EIB, environmental sustainability, EU climate bank, European Union, Guadalmedina, Hospital Civil de Málaga, Junta de Andalucía, Málaga Metro, Málaga Metro line 2, metro stations, partnership, public transport, social cohesion, sustainability, sustainable transport, territorial cohesion, underground infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) On March 18, 2025, TU Delft will host the Best Climate Action & Energy Paper Award ceremony where nine young researchers will present breakthrough findings aimed at addressing pressing issues such as overburdened power grids, melting glaciers, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Best Climate Action & Energy Paper Award, Climate Action, climate change resilience, Co-Creation Centre, CO₂ electrolysis, energy research, floating wind turbines, Herman Russchenberg, innovative solutions, intelligent power grids, leadership, Peter Palensky, PhD candidates, postdocs, quantum computing, resource demand, salt precipitation, The Green Village, TU Delft, Young researchers
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €200 million loan to Latvenergo AS to upgrade Latvia’s electricity distribution network, enhancing reliability for nearly 1.9 million customers while integrating digital innovations and renewable energy sources. Scheduled for completion by … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Climate Action, digital innovation, EIB, Electricity distribution network, energy security, European Investment Bank, financing accord, green credentials, Guntars Baļčūns, Latvenergo AS, Latvia, National Energy and Climate Plan, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable energy, Thomas Östros, €200 million loan
(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Spain
Tagged capital relief, Climate Action, climate change, CO2 emissions, COHESION, EIB, EIB Group, EIB priorities, EIF, energy efficiency, energy efficient buildings, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, green loans, Green Mortgages, near-zero emission, real estate, renovation, residential mortgages, Santander, securitisation market, Spain, sustainability, sustainable mortgages, synthetic securitisation
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