(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading two critical projects focused on decarbonising healthcare. The Greener Trials project, led by Professor Paula Williamson, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trials through an open science approach, collaborating with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon footprint, carbon hotspots, clinical research, clinical trials, decarbonisation, Emissions Reduction, Greener Trials, healthcare sustainability, National Institute for Health and Care Research, net zero, NHS, NHS carbon footprint, One Health Systems, Open Science, pharmaceutical industry, Professor Paula Williamson, Professor Tim Jones, South African Medical Research Council, sustainability in healthcare, Sustainable Healthcare Coalition, UK healthcare, UK Research and Innovation, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool, Wellcome
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has received official validation for its emission reduction targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its alignment with a 1.5°C pathway. These targets, announced at COP28 in 2023, are part of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Investment, Management, News
Tagged André Küüsvek, carbon emissions, Climate Strategy, COP28, decarbonisation, Emission Reduction Targets, environmental advisory services, EU neutrality goals, financing, global warming, green solutions, greenhouse gas emissions, indirect emissions, lending strategy, low-carbon economy, Luca de Lorenzo, net-zero, NIB, Nordic Investment Bank, Paris Agreement, SBTi, Science Based Targets initiative, sustainability, sustainability-linked loans
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized for the eleventh consecutive year in CDP’s ‘A List’ for its leadership in climate action. The company has successfully reduced its operational emissions by 81% and its value chain emissions by 51%, achieving significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 'A List', Awards, carbon emissions, carbon footprint, CDP, Climate Action, Climate Action Plan, Climate risks, connectivity, decarbonisation, digitalisation solutions, Elena Valderrábano, Emissions Reduction, ENERGY, environmental transparency, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, global environment policy, green transition, industry, leadership, net-zero emissions, responsible digitalisation, sustainability, Telefonica, TRANSPORT, value chain, zero waste
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 16-year loan agreement worth DKK 250 million (EUR 33.5 million) with Tønder Biogas A/S to finance one of Europe’s largest biogas facilities in Tønder, Denmark. The plant, set to begin … Read the full press release
Posted in News
Tagged André Küüsvek, biogas facility, Biomass, biomethane, clean energy, construction, CO₂ capture, CO₂ emissions, decarbonisation, Denmark, Denmark biogas sector, digestate, energy infrastructure, energy self-sufficiency, fertiliser, industrial waste, manure, methane production, natural gas grid, NIB, Nordic Investment Bank, Power-to-X, renewable energy, renewable solutions, Tønder, Tønder Biogas A/S
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund has committed €40 million to the SevenGen Growth Fund, which focuses on scaling profitable companies in sustainability-related sectors. The fund will target businesses across the Benelux, Germany, and the Nordics that are poised for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged accessible services, Benelux, built environment, buyout models, decarbonisation, economic development, EIF, EIF commitment, ENERGY, European Investment Fund, financial returns, Frederik Deutman, future generations, Germany, GROWTH, growth capital, impact-driven business, industrial decarbonisation, INNOVATION, investment, investment strategy, Marjut Falkstedt, measurable impact, mobility, Nordics, partnership, SevenGen Growth Fund, SevenGen Investment Partners B.V., sustainability, sustainable products, transformative technologies
(IN BRIEF) Terna has received the first national authorization for its Cold Ironing project, which aims to electrify the Port of La Spezia in Italy. The Region of Liguria has approved the development of infrastructure that will provide 110 MW … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 110 MW, acoustic pollution, atmospheric pollution, CO2 emissions, Cold Ironing, decarbonisation, electrical substation, energy efficiency, energy grid, gas-insulated technology, Giuseppina Di Foggia, La Pianta, La Spezia, La Spezia power cable, La Spezia Stagnoni, legislative change, maritime industry, port electrification, Port System Authority, PSA, Region of Liguria, renewable energy, sustainability, Terna, underground cable connections
(IN BRIEF) Barco ClickShare’s recent survey reveals a significant gap between IT leaders’ personal commitment to sustainability and the lack of organizational support to achieve decarbonisation goals. Despite 98% of IT leaders setting sustainability KPIs, challenges such as leadership indifference, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, Barco, Barco ClickShare, C-suite, Dan Root, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, environmental impact, ESG reporting, hardware lifecycle, integration challenges, IT decision-makers, IT leaders, IT operations, IT procurement, IT sustainability, leadership support, purchasing decisions, ROI, sustainability, sustainability certifications, sustainability KPIs, sustainable solutions, sustainable technology
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s research emphasizes the financial advantages of early investment in decarbonisation technologies. Companies that invest before 2029 are expected to benefit from lower costs and enhanced competitiveness, helping them meet climate goals. Available technologies, such as electrification, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged 2030 climate goals, ABN Amro, Casper Burgering, decarbonisation, decarbonisation summit, electrification, Emissions Reduction, emissions trading system, energy efficiency, European Green Deal, financial benefits, financial incentives, government regulation, green solutions, greenhouse gas emissions, grid congestion, industrial sectors, investment, Low Carbon Technology, Netherlands, renewable energy, sustainability, technological innovation
(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defence, aerospace, and cybersecurity, continues to lead AI innovation for critical systems. The company is committed to developing trusted, ethical AI that emphasizes transparency, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity. With cutting-edge AI solutions applied … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged aerospace, AI, AI engineers, AI ethics, air traffic control, air transport, CAID challenge, Confiance.ai, cortAIx, Crisis management, critical systems, Cybersecurity, data optimisation, decarbonisation, deepfake detection, Defence, defence systems, digital solutions, ethics, event security, explainability, fraud prevention, Friendly Hacker Unit, frugal AI, frugality, global leader, global warming, hybrid AI, infrastructure, Maritime Security, neuromorphic technologies, passenger experience, Patents, Patrice Caine, R&D, satellites, Thales, transparency, TRuE AI, trusted AI
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged biogas, biomethane, circular economy, clean energy, decarbonisation, digital energy, EAG Bioenergy, EIF, energy transition, green transition, InvestEU, investment strategy, Livio Fenati, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, RAD-x, sustainability, sustainable infrastructure, Sustainable Living, Vesper Infrastructure, Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund
(IN BRIEF) VTTI has launched VIDA bioenergy, a fully owned subsidiary focused on producing renewable energy by converting biomass into biomethane, biogenic CO2, and organic fertilizer. Led by CEO Lars Boetje, VIDA bioenergy will operate independently from VTTI, enabling flexibility … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged 2030 biomethane production, 2040 biomethane potential, 2050, biogenic CO2, Biomass, biomethane, climate neutrality, decarbonisation, EU Green Deal, EU Green Deal targets, EU National Energy and Climate Plans, European biogas market, heavy transport, industrial heating, job creation, Lars Boetje, organic fertilizer, renewable energy, renewable energy goals, sustainability, sustainable energy, VIDA bioenergy, VTTI, VTTI CEO Guy Moeyens
(IN BRIEF) Centrica and First Bus have launched a partnership granting Centrica access to First Bus’s EV charging infrastructure, beginning at the Leicester depot. This collaboration supports both companies’ emission reduction targets and allows Centrica engineers to extend service reach … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged Centrica, decarbonisation, EV charging, Faizan Ahmad, First Bus, partnership, Rob Simister, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Electric vehicles (EVs) are essential for decarbonizing the transport sector, yet concerns regarding the sustainability of materials used in their electric motors persist. A recent IDTechEx report predicts a demand for over 160 million electric motors annually by … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acidification, aluminum, automotive, battery system, copper, decarbonisation, decarbonizing the transport sector, Dr James Edmondson, electric cars, electric motor, electric motors, electric vehicles, energy consumption, eutrophication, EV, EV components, EV market, EV's drivetrain, EVs, global warming, IDTechEx, ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation, rare earth materials, RESEARCH, STEEL, sustainability, transport sector
(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Portugal, Retail, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APDL, battery-electric vehicles, Carbon-Neutral Future, charging solutions, Cross-Industry Collaboration, Dariusz Mroczek, decarbonisation, Egídio Lopes, electric vehicles, Electrified Transports, Evalena Falck, Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles, IKEA, IKEA Industry, Infrastructure Development, João Neves, KLOG, logistics, Pick-and-Drop Solution, Portuguese Port Authority of Leixões, route planning, Scania, sustainable transport, Transport Decarbonisation
(IN BRIEF) Portgás, a subsidiary of REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, has announced a comprehensive investment plan totaling €128 million aimed at expanding its natural gas distribution networks and promoting decarbonisation initiatives. The plan, outlined in the Natural Gas Distribution … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €285 million loan to Cepsa for the development of an advanced biofuels plant in Andalusia, Spain, adjacent to the La Rábida Energy Park. In partnership with Bio-Oils, the facility will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Biofuels Plant, CEPSA, decarbonisation, EIB, energy security, Maarten Wetselaar, partnership, SAF, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AFRY has announced its acquisition of Carelin Oy, a leading provider of project management, energy, and asset care services in the Finnish renewable energy market. This strategic move aims to enhance AFRY’s offerings in the renewables sector, allowing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisiiton, advisory services, ÅF Pöyry, AFRY, Andrea Giesecke, Asset care, Asset lifecycle management, Carelin Oy, clean energy, Construction preparation, decarbonisation, design, digital services, energy services, energy storage, engineering, Finnish renewable sector, Full lifecycle services, Linda Pålsson, Market leader, Market presence, Nasdaq Stockholm, net sales, Operations and Maintenance, Oulu, Owner's Engineering, Project care services, project management, renewable energy, Seinäjoki, Site care, solar power, Strategic acquisitions, sustainable society, Tampere, Technical inspections, Ville Alatalo, wind power, Ylivieska
(IN BRIEF) Domenico Nucera, President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the bus and coach division of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Nucera’s role is crucial as the European Union aims for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged ACEA, Anna Westerberg, bus, buses, coach, coaches, Daimler truck, decarbonisation, Domenico Nucera, EU, Iveco Group, MAN, public transport, Scania, The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Volvo Buses, Volvo Group
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Global consulting and engineering company, Wood, has been awarded a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to continue providing specialized services to Shell’s worldwide projects. Wood’s expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and project management will support Shell’s greenfield and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alistair Hope, brownfield projects, carbon capture, Chris Mijatovich, consulting, Craig Shanaghey, decarbonisation, digitalisation, energy security, energy transition, engineering, greenfield projects, hydrogen, low-carbon fuels, Paul Macgregor, procurement, project management, Scott Commons, Shell, Steve Nicol, Wood
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