Tag Archives: decarbonisation

Telefónica Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with Certified Eco Smart Portfolio Driving Measurable Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has helped avoid over 19.2 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions by 2025 through its Eco Smart digital solutions, marking a notable year-on-year increase. More than half of its B2B portfolio is now certified by AENOR, confirming its … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Demonstrates How Existing Dairy Infrastructure Can Deliver Significant Emissions Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has published a study showing that dairy producers can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve efficiency by upgrading existing processing equipment rather than replacing entire systems. The assessment, reviewed by the Carbon Trust, found that … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Long Term Renewable Energy Agreement with ASML to Support Growing Industrial Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its Power Purchase Agreement with ASML, increasing renewable capacity to around 130 MW and extending the contract until 2038. The agreement includes power from offshore and onshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, supplying … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group and Toyota Outline Plan to Strengthen cellcentric as a Global Fuel Cell Systems Supplier

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, cellcentric and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding aimed at expanding cooperation in fuel cell technology for heavy-duty applications. The proposed deal would see Toyota join cellcentric as an equal … Read the full press release

German Authorities Approve Second Phase of RWE Nordseecluster Project Strengthening Renewable Energy Supply for Industry

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received planning permission from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency for the second phase of its Nordseecluster offshore wind project, enabling the addition of 900 megawatts of capacity to the existing 660-megawatt first phase currently … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Strengthens UK Energy Infrastructure with £600 Million National Wealth Fund Financing for Eastern Green Link 4 Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, has secured £600 million in financing from the National Wealth Fund to advance the Eastern Green Link 4 project, a major subsea electricity interconnector linking Scotland and England. The 2GW, 530 km HVDC cable will … Read the full press release

Horizon 2020 Green Deal Projects Support Office presents breakthrough solutions for Europe’s green transition

(IN BRIEF) The Green Deal Projects Support Office will host a final hybrid event in Brussels on 28 April 2026 to present the results of 73 projects funded under the €1 billion Horizon 2020 Green Deal Call, bringing together policymakers, … Read the full press release

Ramboll Implements New Operating Model to Improve Agility and Position for Growth Amid Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll reported a challenging financial performance in 2025 amid macroeconomic pressures, with declines in revenue, earnings, and organic growth driven by weaker activity in Buildings and Architecture and delays in energy transition projects. In response, the company implemented … Read the full press release

Project Sophocles Secures Major Financing to Deliver Large Scale Solar and Battery Infrastructure Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, Natixis CIB, and Sunprime Holdings have partnered on a €507 million project finance initiative to deliver Project Sophocles, a major renewable energy programme in Italy combining solar photovoltaic plants and battery storage systems. With … Read the full press release

Dalkia Selected by the British Museum to Deliver Major Low-Carbon Energy Infrastructure Modernisation Programme

(IN BRIEF) Dalkia has been appointed by the British Museum as Principal Contractor for the Energy Centre Programme, a key component of the Museum’s long-term redevelopment Masterplan. The project will modernize the Museum’s energy infrastructure by replacing fossil-fuel-based systems with … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

Industry Alliance Urges EU Electrification Action Plan to Deliver Affordable Power and Stronger Industrial Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) Cefic and the Alliance of Energy Intensive Industries have presented a joint position paper outlining recommendations for the European Union’s upcoming Electrification Action Plan, warning that high and volatile electricity prices are undermining industrial competitiveness and slowing decarbonisation. … Read the full press release

Enagás Exceeds 2025 Financial Targets While Advancing Hydrogen Infrastructure and Strengthening Energy Security Role

(IN BRIEF) Enagás delivered better-than-expected results in 2025, reporting recurring profit after tax of €266.3 million and EBITDA of €675.7 million, supported by cost efficiencies, strong contributions from investee companies and resilient gas system operations. Natural gas transport demand rose … Read the full press release

EIB Financing Supports Major Solar Expansion in Romania to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is providing €34 million in financing for three photovoltaic projects in southwestern Romania, part of a €121 million funding package alongside the EBRD and BCR. Developed primarily by Scatec with partner Defic Globe, the … Read the full press release

EU-Wide SME Energy Efficiency Programme Expands Financing and Servitisation Models to Strengthen Competitiveness and Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group’s Energy Efficiency for SMEs initiative has delivered €6 billion in financing in its first year, supporting up to 150,000 SMEs across Europe in implementing energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures. Launched with the European Commission and … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €60 Million to Solas Capital Platform to Mobilise €400 Million for SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €60 million to Solas Capital’s Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II to launch a co-financing platform aimed at scaling energy efficiency projects for SMEs across the European Union. The platform is expected to … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million Anchor Investment to Eiffel Facility Targeting €1.2 Billion in SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million as an anchor investor in the Eiffel Energy Efficiency Co-Investment Facility managed by Eiffel Investment Group, aiming to mobilise up to €1.2 billion in energy efficiency investments across the EU … Read the full press release

SUEZ and PYREG Launch Integrated Pyrocarbonisation Solution to Advance Circular Waste Management and Carbon Removal

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and PYREG have launched Pyrolis® S2B, an integrated pyrocarbonisation technology that dries and thermally converts sewage sludge into stable, PFAS-free biochar while permanently sequestering carbon and reducing waste volumes. The autothermal system uses low-energy drying followed by … Read the full press release

RWE Secures Eight New UK Contracts for Difference to Add 290 Megawatts of Solar and Onshore Wind Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured Contracts for Difference in the UK government’s Allocation Round 7 for five solar PV projects and three onshore wind developments, representing up to 290 megawatts of new renewable capacity capable of powering around 240,000 … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Launches ScanLoop Circular Steel Project with Volvo Cars to Cut Emissions and Strengthen Resource Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have expanded their closed-loop cooperation through the ScanLoop project, under which high-quality steel scrap from Volvo’s Olofström plant is sorted, compacted, and transported by low-emission rail back to Salzgitter for remelting and reuse in … Read the full press release