Climate Action

EU Private Sector Women Launch Network to Drive Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) In a proactive move towards advancing the green transition and fostering climate resilience, women leaders from the EU…

3 months ago

Hydro Expands Commitment to Green Transition with First Suppliers Hub Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leader in low-carbon aluminum production, has joined the First Suppliers Hub, a tool launched at the…

3 months ago

University of Exeter to Drive Climate Action Discussions at World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is set to play a significant role in advancing climate action discussions at the…

3 months ago

EDF Group Reinforces Commitment to Climate Action and Net Zero Emissions at COP28

(IN BRIEF) During the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28), EDF Group has reiterated its…

5 months ago

EIB Global Unveils Pioneering Climate Initiatives at COP28 in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) In a significant announcement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the European Investment Bank…

5 months ago

BBVA Colombia Achieves Significant Growth in Sustainable Lending, Focusing on Inclusive Growth and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has reported substantial growth in its sustainable lending activities between January and August 2023. The…

5 months ago

EIB President Werner Hoyer Urges Equitable Climate Action at UNGA

(IN BRIEF) At the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA), EIB President Werner Hoyer emphasized the importance of…

7 months ago

European Union’s Global Gateway Initiative Supports Sustainable Projects in South America

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the signing of multiple loans during the European Union-Community of Latin…

10 months ago

INEOS Publishes Global Sustainability Report: Leading in Safety, Climate Action, and Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) INEOS, a global chemical manufacturing company, has released its sustainability report for 2022, highlighting its strong performance in…

10 months ago

EBRD Welcomes Canada’s Inclusion in HIPCA Partnership for Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) Canada has joined the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s High-Impact Partnership for Climate Action (HIPCA), strengthening…

11 months ago

Recycling and Energy Efficiency Measures Top Climate Mitigation Actions by EU Firms, Says EIB Report

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released its Climate Investment Report for 2022-23 (EIBIS Climate), which shows that…

1 year ago

Iberdrola recognized for climate action plans and transparency by CDP’s A List

(IN BRIEF) Spanish energy company Iberdrola has been included for another year in the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard compiled by CDP,…

1 year ago

KfW Research: the green restructuring of the German economy is already underway

It played a role for close to 60% of newly founded businesses in 2021 Climate action is the focus of…

1 year ago

Enel place avec succès 900 millions d’euros d’obligations liées à la durabilité libellées en livre sterling

Enel Finance International NV a placé sur le marché une «obligation liée à la durabilité» en livre sterling, liée à…

2 years ago

Enel successfully places EUR 900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond denominated in pound sterling

Enel Finance International N.V. has placed a pound sterling “Sustainability-Linked Bond” in the market, linked to the achievement of Enel’s…

2 years ago

Günther Thallinger, Allianz SE Board Member, one of the experts in the UN’s newly launched High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Emissions Commitments of Non-State Entities (HLEG)

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Arp-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group (ETR: ALV), one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide,…

2 years ago

Chr. Hansen ranks #2 in this year’s list of Corporate Knights for the 100 most sustainable corporations in the world

(PRESS RELEASE) HØRSHOLM, Denmark, 19-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Chr. Hansen (CPH: CHR), a Danish bioscience company that develops natural ingredient…

2 years ago

EQT’s science based targets approved and validated by the SBTi

EQT accelerates its journey to address climate change by defining ambitious greenhouse gas emission (“GHG”) reduction targets, encompassing both its…

3 years ago

LafargeHolcim aligns Sustainability and Innovation under Magali Anderson’s leadership

LafargeHolcim combines sustainability and innovation leadership for more impact Commitment to publish first Climate Transition report in 2022 Recent Innovation…

3 years ago

Siemens Gamesa expands its footprint in New Zealand with 176 MW order for Harapaki wind farm

Long-term service agreement up to 30 years signed to optimize wind farm performance The contract adds to the 267 MW…

3 years ago

Aviva commits to become a Net Zero carbon emissions company by 2040

Aviva takes on the most demanding target of any major insurance company in the world today (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 1-Mar-2021…

3 years ago

EBRD appoints key position to support its green and sustainable transition

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announces the appointment of Harry…

3 years ago

LafargeHolcim invests more than 90M EUR in waste heat recovery systems in India

Thermal heat electricity part of reducing energy-related emissions by 65% by 2030 Builds on company’s partnerships with power producers worldwide…

3 years ago

Henkel signs major virtual PPA in Texas aimed at covering the company’s entire electricity demand in the US

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 14-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), leading chemical and consumer goods company, has announced it has…

4 years ago

Climate change experts and scientists will meet virtually to advance work on the Second Order Draft of IPCC’s Working Group II Assessment Report

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 11-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The UN body for assessing the science related to climate change the Intergovernmental…

4 years ago

TU Delft joins universities across the globe to collaborate on climate insight and action

(PRESS RELEASE) DELFT, 6-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Together with over 40 universities from around the world, TU Delft joins an…

4 years ago

Iberdrola identified as one of the most highly-engaged participants during the UN Global Compact Leaders Week in New York

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK,  23-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola's ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact and its Ten Principles…

5 years ago

Connie Hedegaard kick-starts public debates over climate change in Southern and Eastern Europe

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  European commissioner for climate action Connie Hedegaard is launching a series of public events to engage…

11 years ago