Tag Archives: CO2 emissions

Lenovo to use the SAF-covered full charter air cargo of DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo for a greener supply chain

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 11-Jan-2022— /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker, a leader in supply chain management and logistics solutions part of Deutsche Bahn AG, and Lufthansa Cargo, a German cargo airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa, have announced that Lenovo … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post makes its entire mail transport greener

This now makes letter mail more climate friendly for private customers as well. (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 3-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Post DHL Group (ETR: DPW), a German multinational package delivery and supply chain management company, has announced it will … Read the full press release

Snam Group to build hydrogen-ready fuel cell system at the Torino Airport

Another Torino Green Airport project gets under way (PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE / CASELLE TORINESE, 29-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Snam Group (BIT: SRG), one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has announced that its subsidiary Renovit,  specialized in … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro to upgrade the electrolysis cells at its aluminum plant in Årdal, Norway

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 23-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future, has announced it will invest NOK 60 million (EUR 6 million) for the upgrade of the electrolysis cells … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to deliver decarbonized electricity to Prony Resources via 25-year renewable PPA

(PRESS RELEASE) NOUMEA, New Caledonia, 20-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced a partnership with Prony Resources New Caledonia, major supplier of nickel and cobalt used in the batteries of the … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Innovation Hub: Climate-tech startup SQUAKE will now operate as an independent company, two other investors join

SQUAKE decarbonizes logistics, travel and mobility companies Commerzbank’s main incubator, BackBone Ventures, and Lufthansa Group invest in the company Philipp von Lamezan joins the start-up’s management team as CEO (PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 15-Dec-2021— /EuropaWire/ — Lufthansa Group (ETR: LHA), a … Read the full press release

BASF’s activities in climate, water and forests recognized again by CDP this year

BASF achieves “A-” rating for water management and forest protection Continued excellent “A-” ranking for climate protection despite stricter requirements (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 13-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that its activities in … 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

Equinor: Oseberg to become one of the main Norwegian gas producers

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 26-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced an investment of NOK 10 billion (~EUR 1 billion) for the further … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde milestone: 35 EnviNOx® systems successfully installed saving 16 million t/year emissions globally

35th unit installed, total emissions saved worldwide: 16 million t/year EnviNOx® technology reduces greenhouse gas emissions nearly completely (PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 24-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp (ETR: TKA), a German multinational industrial engineering and steel production conglomerate, announces that thyssenkrupp Uhde has … Read the full press release

UTECH 2021: Series of sustainable product developments and technologies by BASF aim at reducing carbon footprint

New product developments and technological concepts to reduce carbon footprint Energy-efficient and biobased materials for a fossil free future (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced it will present sustainable product … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel offers carbon neutral transport option with the launch of new SAF add-on

Kuehne+Nagel becomes the first air logistics provider to offer customers sustainable fuel option for all shipments Choice of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) add-on available on all customer quoting channels Instant calculation of SAF on a per kg basis for a … Read the full press release

SGS to refinance several undrawn bilateral committed credit lines with EUR 1 Billion Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced it signed a sustainability-linked Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) for an amount of EUR 1 billion and a tenor of five years with … Read the full press release

COP26: Schneider Electric’s Back to 2050 report on long-term impact on energy usage and associated CO2 emissions in light of disruptive technologies

New Schneider Electric report outlines “Back to 2050” decarbonization scenarios Schneider experts on the ground in Glasgow to advance decarbonization insights and solutions with business partners, climate experts and influencers (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 29-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: … Read the full press release

ICT Italy to reduce energy costs and CO2 emissions with ANDRITZ’s heat recovery chain of the tissue machine PM3

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 22-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, equipment, systems and services across multiple industries, has announced it successfully started-up a heat recovery chain of the tissue machine PM3 … Read the full press release

100km of range in less than three minutes: ABB’s new EV charger called Terra 360

Can deliver 100km of range in less than three minutes Only charger designed explicitly to charge up to four vehicles at once Ideal for refueling stations, urban charging stations, retail parking and fleet applications (PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy, Porsche and Highly Innovate Fuels tasked Kuehne+Nagel for the logistics of their climate-neutral fuel production in Chile

Project logistics support for a climate-neutral e-fuel development by Siemens Energy and Porsche Haru Oni pilot project in Chile to industrialise synthetic fuels and decarbonise the mobility sector Main components will be transported from China to the Chilean town of … Read the full press release

Net zero-carbon mining: Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems to introduce innovative mtu hybrid haul truck concept at MINExpo 2021

mtu hybrid haul truck concept reduces emissions by up to 30% Technologies for cutting CO2 emissions take centre stage Microgrids, sustainable fuels, fuel cells and hydrogen engines all part of net zero vision (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

UK start-up Smart Green Shipping developed a wind-assist power solution based on America’s Cup wing sails to reduce CO2 emissions in the shipping industry

(PRESS RELEASE) SWINDON, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — UK Research and Innovation, non-departmental public body of the Government of UK that directs research and innovation funding, has announced that a UK start-up called Smart Green Shipping is using satellite data to … Read the full press release

Vattenfall and Preem investigate the potential of the first 50 MW electrolysis plant at Preem’s Lysekil refinery

The conditions are excellent for building an electrolysis plant for producing hydrogen gas for biofuel in Lysekil, as shown by the study conducted in the spring. Producing hydrogen through fossil-free methods can reduce CO2 emissions by at least 80% compared … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility and the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energy to jointly develop the use of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in rail transport

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility announces the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energy on joint research for the use of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in rail … 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

Hydro trials introduction of post-consumer scrap in the production process of its primary aluminium

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 17-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hydro announces that it is exploring ways to recycle aluminium directly within the primary aluminium production at its Norwegian smelters, with the aim to further reduce its industry-leading climate footprint from primary aluminium … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel partners with American Airlines to further expand its environmentally friendly air logistics services

Supporting customers in avoiding CO2 emissions Advancing sustainable fuel use within the aviation industry (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 9-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel announces its partnership with American Airlines to deploy more than 11 million litres … Read the full press release

SmartLynx Malta to support DHL Express with two fuel-efficient Airbus A321-200 freighter aircraft

The fuel-efficient aircraft is the most technologically advanced and environmentally efficient aircraft in its class (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, Germany/ BIRKIRKARA, Malta, 24-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading express service provider, DHL Express announces partnership with SmartLynx Malta for the introduction … Read the full press release

Scania 540 S tractor awarded the highest overall scoring in 1000 Point and European Truck Challenge comparison tests

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 17-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania announces that its 540 S tractor has won two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC) results … Read the full press release

SUEZ and FERMENTALG to address growing climate emergency through innovative solutions based on biomimicry for the capture and recovery of CO2 in bioproducts

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 5-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SUEZ and FERMENTALG, a key French player and expert in the research and bio industrial exploitation of micro-algae, strengthen their cooperation following a five-year partnership, and to address the growing climate emergency through … Read the full press release

Infineon again listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, World and Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 16-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — German semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) is ranked among the top of the world’s most sustainable companies for the 11th time in a row following the announcement of … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement’s ambitious Brevik carbon capture and storage (CCS) project gets green light from the Norwegian parliament

(PRESS RELEASE) HEIDELBERG, 15-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement announces that its investment in a full-scale carbon capture facility in its Norcem plant in Brevik, Norway has received the approval from the Norwegian parliament. HeidelbergCement aims to capture of 400,000 tonnes … Read the full press release

PKN ORLEN holds successful first supply chain meeting for its Baltic Power offshore wind project

(PRESS RELEASE) PŁOCK, Poland, 11-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Polish oil refiner and petrol retailer, PKN ORLEN announces that almost 400 people of 273 firms attended its virtual Offshore Wind Supply Chain Meeting 2020. The meeting was the first in a … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors the first luxury automotive brand to run its in-house logistics on 100% renewable fuels

Achieving carbon neutral operations a key pillar of Bentley’s recently launched Beyond100 commitment to becoming end-to-end carbon neutral by 2030 Manufacturing team developing industry-leading vision for supply chain design and sustainable manufacturing Reduce, avoid and compensate ethos informed strategy to … Read the full press release

CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Kuehne+Nagel to support yacht racing Team Malizia for Vendee Globe 2020

Raising awareness of climate neutrality in shipping and ocean health in a joint partnership with the yacht racing Team Malizia for Vendee Globe 2020 Major players in the logistics industry create CO2 transparency in ocean shipping (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 25-Nov-2020 … Read the full press release

Circular economy: Innovative AdiP technology by Covestro for MDI production

Significant savings of steam, electricity and therewith CO₂  Pilot plant inaugurated for industrial-scale application Development of new technology underlines innovation leadership (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 16-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro (ETR: 1COV), a German company leader in polymer materials, has announced … Read the full press release

Economic recovery: Massive €75 billion investment plan announced by Iberdrola

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 5-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola (BME: IBE), a Spanish multinational electric utility company, has announced a historical €75 billion investment plan to 2025 as a firm commitment to economic recovery. The pledge represents the largest investment programme … Read the full press release

Reinventing the building industry: LafargeHolcim and Witteveen+Bos call on the world’s brightest students for the first 3D printing hackathon

The challenge: reinventing building design and methods of a 2-story residential building An online ideathon with the participation of world-class experts A final hackathon with live demonstrations in France in March 2021 Mentorship from leading experts, further collaboration and cash … Read the full press release

Vattenfall takes major step to end years of dispute over electricity concession in Berlin

Offers Stromnetz Berlin up for sale to the State of Berlin (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational power company, Vattenfall announces that it has offered all shares in Stromnetz Berlin GmbH for sale to the State of … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to leverage Aker Carbon Capture’s expertise on CO2 solutions at its waste and bio energy plants across Europe

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Oct-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall announces signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Norwegian Aker Carbon Capture to accelerate the evaluation of future carbon capture plants in Sweden and Northern Europe. Vattenfall aims to support its ambitions to … Read the full press release

ŠKODA automates ordering and supply of components at its Vrchlabí plant

Internet of Things (IoT) technologies enable further automation at the high-tech Vrchlabí site CNC processing lines automatically order parts, supplied by automatic robots that report back for duty with their load carriers Automation of component ordering and supply is yet … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel helps German toy manufacturer Schleich neutralise its entire sea freight CO2 footprint

German toy manufacturer Schleich now handles its sea freight on a CO2 neutral basis with Kuehne+Nagel Current market environment does not prevent customers from addressing the CO2 emissions of their supply chains With Net Zero Carbon, Kuehne+Nagel offers a complete … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel launches Net Zero Carbon, the Group’s sustainability programme for the next ten years

Sustainability Report 2019: All targets initiated in 2010 reached or exceeded (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 22-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world’s leading logistics companies Kuehne+Nagel has announced it has published its Sustainability Report 2019. The company sets out its … Read the full press release