Tag Archives: energy efficiency

Schaatsbaan Rotterdam Installs 1MW Battery with Eneco to Strengthen Grid Support and Move Towards Cost-Neutral Energy

(IN BRIEF) Schaatsbaan Rotterdam has installed a 1MW on-site battery, managed by Eneco, to make its energy use more sustainable and to optimise its existing high-capacity grid connection throughout the year. The system allows surplus renewable electricity to be stored … Read the full press release

MAHLE Introduces HeatX Range+ to Cut EV Heating Energy Use and Boost Winter Range

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has developed HeatX Range+, a new heat recovery system that reduces the energy demand for cabin heating in electric vehicles by up to 20 percent, helping to extend driving range in winter conditions while maintaining high interior … Read the full press release

GTT and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Launch Joint Development Project for Next-Generation 102,000 m³ VLEC

(IN BRIEF) GTT and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have launched a Joint Development Project to design a 102,000 m³ Very Large Ethane Carrier using GTT’s Mark III Slim™ membrane containment system, with the goal of better integrating cargo tanks with … Read the full press release

Henkel Adhesive Technologies advances portfolio transformation with stricter sustainability methodology and deeper customer insights

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies has advanced its sustainability strategy by updating its portfolio assessment methodology with stricter, independently audited criteria and by expanding its digital reporting platform, HEART, to include use-phase emissions in addition to cradle-to-gate Product Carbon Footprints. … Read the full press release

Barco introduces UniSee 500+ combining advanced LCD technology, lower power consumption, and enhanced ergonomics for control rooms and boardrooms

(IN BRIEF) Barco has introduced the UniSee 500+, a next-generation LCD video wall platform that significantly improves image quality while reducing power consumption by 25%, making it well suited for 24/7 control rooms, corporate boardrooms, and experience centers. Building on … Read the full press release

New Vattenfall Research Highlights Rising Consumer Commitment to Fossil-Free Energy and Lasting Changes in Everyday Habits

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s latest Energy Barometer reveals that while European consumers are broadly optimistic about the energy transition, most believe stronger government support is needed to drive meaningful progress. The survey, conducted by Statista across five countries, shows that half … Read the full press release

CapMan and Scandic Finalise Heritage-Led, Low-Carbon Refurbishment of Hotel Laajavuori Ahead of Winter Season

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate and Scandic have completed a full, two-phase refurbishment of the historic Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä, delivering 117 newly upgraded rooms ahead of the winter peak season while preserving the building’s architectural identity. The renovation modernised … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Selected to Modernize MM Kwidzyn Pulp Mill with Low-Emission Cooking Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order to supply a LoSolids continuous cooking plant for MM Group’s pulp and paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland, replacing the site’s existing batch digester system as part of a major sustainability-driven upgrade. The new … Read the full press release

Triton Sells Majority Stake in Kelvion to Apollo While Retaining Minority Interest

(IN BRIEF) Funds advised by Triton have sold a majority stake in Kelvion, a leading global provider of energy-efficient heat exchange and cooling solutions, to Apollo-managed funds, while retaining a minority interest. Since acquiring Kelvion in 2014, Triton transformed the … Read the full press release

FMO Invests in HDBank Green Bond Programme to Advance Climate Finance in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) FMO has invested US$30 million in the second tranche of HDBank’s international green bond programme, joining British International Investment in a US$50 million placement that follows IFC’s fully subscribed inaugural tranche. The programme supports climate-aligned projects across renewable … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers a Next-Generation Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer CEER

(IN BRIEF) Dürr is constructing a state-of-the-art, sustainable paint shop for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand, bringing the Paint Shop of the Future concept fully into operation for the first time. The modular facility replaces traditional rigid lines … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens Croatian bakery sector with strategic investment in Mlinar

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has approved an equity investment of up to €50 million in SEE Bakery International, the parent company of Mlinar, to support the bakery group’s expansion and operational upgrades across Croatia and the wider CSEE region. Delivered … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs OTP Bank Moldova with New Facility to Strengthen SME Competitiveness and EU Alignment

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in cooperation with the European Union, is providing a €10 million financing package to OTP Bank Moldova under the EU4Business–EBRD Credit Line to support lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme will help Moldovan … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Farmalogist with €14 Million Loan for Energy-Efficient Logistics Expansion in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €14 million loan to Farmalogist to build a new, energy-efficient logistics centre in Belgrade, with €1.2 million in concessional financing from the Global Environment Fund. The project will centralise and automate operations, significantly … Read the full press release

Barclays Partners with ExpectAI to Explore AI-Driven Sustainability Insights for UK SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has entered into a collaboration with ExpectAI to explore how artificial intelligence can help UK small and medium-sized businesses improve profitability while advancing sustainability goals. From early 2026, Barclays will test ExpectAI’s Una platform, which uses AI … Read the full press release

New ANDRITZ Lime Kiln Project Supports Environmentally Optimised Pulp Production in China

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Guangxi Botare Yuantrove Paper to supply a modern lime kiln plant for a new pulp mill in Guigang City, China, with start-up planned for the second quarter of 2026. The system … Read the full press release

EIB Group and BBVA Mobilise €1.3 Billion to Support Spanish Businesses and Sustainable Housing

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has invested €714 million in two securitisation transactions with BBVA, enabling the bank to mobilise around €1.3 billion to support Spanish SMEs, entrepreneurs and sustainable housing projects. One transaction focuses on boosting business liquidity and … Read the full press release

Neste Updates Emissions Reduction Timelines Reflecting Financial and Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) Neste has revised certain climate targets to reflect its current financial position and a streamlined investment portfolio, while reaffirming its commitment to renewable fuels. The company now targets an 80% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by … Read the full press release

Equinor to Upgrade Forus East into Modern Sustainable Headquarters by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has confirmed it will keep its head office at Forus East and carry out a major refurbishment to create a modern, sustainable headquarters for around 4,500 employees in the Stavanger region. The phased upgrade, scheduled for completion … Read the full press release

Tallinna Vesi Secures EUR 25 Million NIB Financing to Modernise Estonia’s Wastewater Networks and Enhance Treatment Performance

(IN BRIEF) NIB has provided a EUR 25 million loan to AS Tallinna Vesi to extend and expand the city’s wastewater infrastructure upgrade programme through 2026. The investment will renovate around 18 kilometres of ageing wastewater pipelines, modernize treatment plant … Read the full press release