Tag Archives: energy efficiency

ULMA Group Secures €45 Million EIB Financing for Eco-Friendly Materials and Energy-Efficient Facilities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has granted ULMA Group a €45 million loan to fund its construction-sector innovations and sustainability endeavors. The financing will cover advanced manufacturing technologies for polymer concrete solutions, the establishment of a new plant for … Read the full press release

Atos and APL Data Center Win UGAP Contract to Boost Public-Sector Data-Center Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) UGAP has engaged Atos and APL Data Center under a three-year, renewable contract to provide consulting and project-management assistance for public-sector computer rooms. The partnership delivers technical audits, studies, and hands-on support aimed at optimizing performance, enhancing security, … Read the full press release

Nine Dragons Paper and ANDRITZ Commission Cutting-Edge Hubei Jianli Pulp Mill with High-Efficiency Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nine Dragons Paper has successfully initiated operations at its new Hubei Jianli pulp mill, supplied by ANDRITZ, marking a key advancement in its integrated pulp and paper plant. ANDRITZ provided the complete fiberline, recovery island, evaporation plants, recovery … Read the full press release

Azimut and Eni Next Team Up on €100M ELTIF for Clean Tech Venture Investments

(IN BRIEF) Azimut Group and Eni Next will co-launch a €100 million ELTIF in September 2025 to invest in pioneering “clean tech” ventures, particularly U.S. startups scaling decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and circular-economy solutions. The Luxembourg-based fund, operating under … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Assumes Stewardship of Iconic Strøget Retail Portfolio in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) In May 2025, CapMan Real Estate took over management of six historic commercial buildings along Copenhagen’s Strøget, on behalf of two German pension funds. The properties span from 1760 to 1925 and comprise around 11,500 sqm, with retail … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Chapter 3 of Free Sustainability School to Drive Decarbonization through Electrification and Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Chapter 3 of its free online Sustainability School to help channel ecosystem partners lead corporate decarbonization efforts. Building on the program’s initial courses in sustainability fundamentals and decarbonization strategy, this chapter focuses on practical … Read the full press release

EIB and InvestEU Propel OLEDWorks to Boost European Manufacturing and Next-Gen OLED R&D

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is granting OLEDWorks a €30 million loan, co-financed by the InvestEU programme, to expand production and R&D at its Aachen site. OLEDWorks specializes in energy-efficient, high-brightness OLED lighting for automotive stop-and-turn signals, microdisplays, and … Read the full press release

NIB Commits SEK 860 Million to Retrofit Stockholm’s Heritage-Listed Söderhallarna for 50 % Energy Savings

(IN BRIEF) NIB has agreed to lend SEK 860 million (≈ EUR 79.5 million) over ten years to Atrium Ljungberg for the overhaul of Söderhallarna in Stockholm, reducing its energy use by 50 percent. The 1992-built landmark will retain its … Read the full press release

Voith to Upgrade GDT’s Vietnamese Plant with MasterJet 4Tec for Superior Paper Quality

(IN BRIEF) Voith has signed a rebuild agreement with GDT Paper to install its MasterJet 4Tec headbox in a new Vietnamese production line, enhancing paper uniformity and energy efficiency. The fourth-generation headbox offers superior fiber formation, pulsation damping, and user-friendly … Read the full press release

Airbus Taps ENGIE for 20% Energy Savings and 85% Emissions Cut across 22 European Facilities

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE will support Airbus’s goal to cut energy use by 20% and greenhouse gas emissions by 85% across its 22 European sites by 2030. A Paris Air Show–signed framework agreement tasks ENGIE with deploying heat-pump and biomass boiler … Read the full press release

EIB commits additional €500 million to Greek urban sustainability projects

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and Greece’s CDLF have signed a €500 million loan under the Antonis Tritsis urban investment programme, bringing the EIB’s total commitment to €1 billion. The funds will support hundreds of local authority projects—ranging from water and … Read the full press release

Siemens and COIMA Transform Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a Smart, Low-Carbon Commercial Hub

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and COIMA have revamped Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a state-of-the-art smart building, achieving a 60 percent reduction in energy use and cutting 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Central to this upgrade is the Desigo … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €235 Million to Modernize Uusimaa Hospitals and Build Sustainable Schools in Vantaa

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending €235 million in loans to enhance public services in Finland’s Uusimaa region: €135 million for upgrading three major hospitals under Helsinki University Hospital’s broader €300 million program, and €100 million for building and refurbishing … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers O2 Czech Republic as Nation’s First 5G Standalone Core Operator

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has supplied its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core software to O2 Czech Republic, making it the nation’s first operator to launch 5G SA. The deployment includes Nokia’s Packet Core solution, enabling network slicing, ultra-low latency, multi-cloud flexibility, enhanced … Read the full press release

Nokia and Elisa Extend Partnership with 5.5G-Ready AirScale and Cloud Core Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has secured a four-year extension with Elisa to equip Estonia and Finland with Advanced 5G-ready networking. The agreement covers: (1) AirScale RAN enhancements—Habrok 32 Massive MIMO, Pandion radios, Tuuli 26e, Ponente, Lodos, Levante basebands, and Dual Boost … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures 57 TOP500 and Green500 Supercomputer Listings and Dominates Europe Latin America and India

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, Atos Group’s product division for advanced computing and cybersecurity, has achieved 57 placements on the TOP500 and Green500 supercomputer rankings—doubling its presence in the past five years. JUPITER leads as Europe’s most powerful HPC system, delivering over … Read the full press release

EBRD and ProCredit Bank Bulgaria Sign €14 Million InvestEU Deal to Expand Green Loans in Bulgaria and Greece

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has signed a €14 million portfolio guarantee agreement with ProCredit Bank Bulgaria under the EU’s InvestEU programme, enabling the bank to offer more green loans to businesses in Bulgaria and Greece. This risk-sharing facility will support … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation in Corporate Knights’ New Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, topping the inaugural Europe 50 ranking of over 600 publicly listed European companies. This recognition follows its earlier title in January 2025 as the … Read the full press release

Renault 5 E-Tech Electric Rolls Out with Continental’s EcoContact 6 Q Tires for Enhanced Efficiency and Comfort

(IN BRIEF) The new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric will come equipped with Continental’s EcoContact 6 Q tires in the 18-inch size, designed to offer low rolling resistance, reduced noise, and enhanced driving comfort. These tires are tailored for electric vehicles, … Read the full press release

EIF Partners with BluOr Bank to Offer €30 Million in Green Financing for Latvian SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The EIF and BluOr Bank have signed an agreement to provide up to €30 million in financing for Latvian SMEs working on green projects. Supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme, this initiative aims to help businesses improve energy … Read the full press release