Environment

Voith Group Achieves Robust Performance Amidst Challenging Environment, Prioritizes Sustainability and Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Voith Group has demonstrated resilience and achieved strong results during the 2022/23 fiscal year, navigating a challenging…

5 months ago

Professor Laura Bojke Appointed Inaugural Chair of WHO Advisory Group on Economics for Climate, Environment, and Health

(IN BRIEF) Professor Laura Bojke, an esteemed expert in health economics from the University of York's Centre for Health Economics,…

5 months ago

Eni Awards 2023 Recognize Pioneering Research in Energy and Environment

(IN BRIEF) The Eni Awards ceremony for 2023 took place at Palazzo del Quirinale in Rome, attended by the President…

7 months ago

Zurich Resilience Solutions and KPMG Switzerland Collaborate to Address Climate Change Risks

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Resilience Solutions, a unit of Zurich Insurance Group, and KPMG Switzerland have formed a strategic collaboration to…

8 months ago

University of York Glaciologist Contributes to Comprehensive Antarctic Topography Dataset for Ice Loss Predictions

(IN BRIEF) Dr. David Rippin, a glaciologist from the University of York, has played a role in compiling a comprehensive…

9 months ago

Study Reveals Evolution of Proboscidean Teeth in Response to Climate and Dietary Changes

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations of proboscideans, including ancient relatives…

9 months ago

MEPs Reject Commission’s Proposed Nature Restoration Law in Close Vote

(IN BRIEF) The Environment committee of the European Parliament (MEPs) has failed to secure a majority vote on the Commission's…

10 months ago

Spanish Social Impact Fund ‘IB Deuda Impacto España’ Receives €30 Million Investment from EIF

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million as a cornerstone investment in the 'IB Deuda Impacto…

11 months ago

Vivendi becomes main media partner of Plastic Odyssey in fight against ocean plastic pollution

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has partnered with Plastic Odyssey to fight plastic pollution in the oceans. The Plastic Odyssey ship will…

1 year ago

Redes Energéticas Nacionais opens applications for AGIR Award to promote sustainable development projects

(IN BRIEF) Portuguese electricity transmission grid operator Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN) has launched the tenth edition of the AGIR Award.…

1 year ago

New media brand called 2050 launching in early 2022 to target young people concerned about the environment and climate change

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Burda Verlag, a German media group, has announced the launch of a new…

2 years ago

Rolls-Royce Power Systems establishes new unit for innovative and net zero carbon drive and energy solutions

Emphasis on the decarbonisation of drive, propulsion and energy systems (PRESS RELEASE) FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, 24-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce announces that…

4 years ago

Bryan Adams hand signed DHL 1 Sneaker No. 69 goes on auction on June 19th in support of plastic waste reduction cause

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 18-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The world's largest logistics company Deutsche Post DHL has announced that its division…

4 years ago

SKAGEN commits to adhere to the UN’s global framework for sustainable enterprise

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 23-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SKAGEN Funds signs up to the UN Global Compact, becoming a member of…

4 years ago

Launching the SEAM Program, a New Framework Dedicated to the Sustainability of the Abrasive Industry

After years of unwavering commitment to quality and safety in the use of abrasives and production processes, European abrasive companies…

4 years ago

Tetra Pak marks significant milestone in promoting responsible sourcing and contributing to a low-carbon circular economy

(PRESS RELEASE) LAUSANNE, 30-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak announces significant milestone in its journey to promote responsible sourcing and…

5 years ago

Biodiversity Report Is Urgent Call to Action Beyond Fixes; Geneva Global Initiative Calls on World Community to Focus on Concrete Actions

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 6-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The UN IPBES' 2019 Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is…

5 years ago

Audi Environmental Foundation presents the 8th Sustainable Resource Management (SRM) Award

(PRESS RELEASE) INGOLSTADT, 6-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Audi Environmental Foundation recognised two master’s theses in the Sustainable Resource Management course…

5 years ago

Borealis and SYSTEMIQ welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP, a new initiative to stop plastic waste leaking into the environment

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, together with their partners from the Government of Norway, NOVA Chemicals,…

5 years ago

Federal University of Campina Grande study concludes that Hydro Alunorte can safely produce at 100% of its capacity

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 16-Jan-2019— /EuropaWire/ — A study carried out by professors from the Federal University of Campina Grande, recognized as…

5 years ago

WEF / Oxford Martin School: balancing meat consumption with alternative sources of protein can lead to significant health and environmental benefits

New research by the Oxford Martin School for the World Economic Forum finds that balancing meat consumption with alternative sources…

5 years ago

The FP WHEB Sustainability Fund won the ‘Best Sustainable Investment Fund’ award at Investment Week’s Sustainable & ESG Investment Awards 2018

LONDON, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The FP WHEB Sustainability Fund has won the award for ‘Best Sustainable Investment Fund’ at Investment…

5 years ago

Swedbank acted as lead manager for Stockholm County Council’s SEK 2.5bn green benchmark bond

STOCKHOLM, 26-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On November 19th 2018 Stockholm County Council (“SCC”) issued SEK 2.5bn Green Bond, due 2021. Swedbank…

5 years ago

Earlham Institute joins the DNA sequencing project, Darwin Tree of Life Project (DTOL)

SWINDON, 07-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Earlham Institute (EI) will be part of the epic DNA sequencing project which aims to…

5 years ago

Model tests of the Project Forward’s concept vessel indicate that the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is well below the currently most stringent Phase III level

HELSINKI, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Project Forward initiative led by Athens-Based Arista Shipping, with Wärtsilä as one of the participants,…

6 years ago

UK Government intends to introduce a ban on the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds

The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton…

6 years ago

Cefic, CHEM Trust, EEB, UK CIA: We urge UK to remain within REACH and participate in the ECHA post-Brexit

BRUSSELS, 17-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahead of the Brexit summit on 17 October, Cefic, CHEM Trust, the European Environment Bureau (EEB)…

6 years ago

Centrica report shows how new energy technology could meet more than half of the 20% carbon reduction target by 2030 for the healthcare and hospitality industries

The 'Powering Sustainability' report highlights the opportunities for distributed energy technologies. WINDSOR, 16-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica plc has today released…

6 years ago

Research at the UK’s neutron and muon beam research facility could help to make the process of making plastic more environmentally friendly

SWINDON, 15-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Research carried out at the UK’s neutron and muon beam research facility could help to make…

6 years ago

Valio takes the next step towards environmentally friendly transportation solutions with its first bio-gas distribution truck

Over the years, Valio has tested equipment that runs on various environmentally-friendly fuels. Now, Valio is taking the next step…

6 years ago

Capgemini received the Railsponsible Climate Change Supplier Award in the category “General Services Related to Rail”

Capgemini recognized for its commitment to creating sustainable solutions for its clients and its ability to execute its climate strategy…

6 years ago