Tag Archives: environmental impact

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Launches Employee Bike Leasing for Healthier, Greener Commuting

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has introduced a bike-leasing program in collaboration with Lease a Bike (VW Financial Services), enabling employees to lease e-bikes, mountain bikes, or road bikes via salary conversion. Since its July launch, about 2,000 staff registered and … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … 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

Wood Awarded $100 Million Decarbonisation Contracts to Reduce Flare Gas and Improve Carbon Efficiency in Iraq

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured contracts valued at approximately $100 million to support flare gas reduction and carbon efficiency projects in Iraq’s largest oil fields. The work includes engineering, procurement, and construction services aimed at improving operational efficiency and supporting … Read the full press release

Centrica Business Solutions Partners with Carpenter Ltd to Install 1MW Solar Array, Transforming Unused Land into Green Energy Source

(IN BRIEF) Centrica Business Solutions has partnered with Carpenter Ltd to decarbonise its Glossop manufacturing site by installing a 1MW solar array on a previously unusable steep bank. The solar farm, set to generate 1,025 MWh annually, will cover 15% … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus to Explore Integration of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft into Air Logistics Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus have announced a strategic partnership to explore the potential of integrating Natilus’s blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics. This collaboration aims to assess the operational feasibility, environmental impact, and economic benefits of these innovative aircraft, … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Receives Funding to Investigate Sustainability of Flash Chromatography Purification Technique

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow researchers, Dr. Joseph Cameron and Dr. Alex Loch, will lead a study to assess and improve the sustainability of flash chromatography, a widely used chemical purification technique. Funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Sustainable … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Launches Groundbreaking Cooling Coating System to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Buildings

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel has introduced an innovative thermal insulation coating system in China that cools buildings and improves energy efficiency. The system uses a radiative cooling topcoat and a thermal radiation barrier mid-coat to lower building surface temperatures by up … Read the full press release

Francesco Picchioni’s Revolutionary Rubber Recycling Method Earns Prestigious Ben Feringa Impact Award

(IN BRIEF) Francesco Picchioni, Professor of Chemical Technology at the University of Groningen, was awarded the Ben Feringa Impact Award for his innovative rubber recycling method, which preserves the quality of recycled rubber. His technique, which involves mechanically breaking down … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with 14 Global Airlines for Sustainability Initiative in Air Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has signed individual MoUs with fourteen global airlines to create a sustainability-focused partnership in the air logistics industry. The collaboration, which spans four continents, will prioritize sustainable aviation fuel, transparency in emissions tracking, and a broader approach … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Biodegradable Mycelium Material for Sustainable Applications

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a new biodegradable material using fungal mycelium, which shows great potential for various applications. This material, which uses the mycelium’s natural extracellular matrix, is tear-resistant and can be used as a plastic-like film or … Read the full press release

Stockholm Vatten Collaborates with Ramboll and Holinger on Groundbreaking Micropollutant Removal Pre-Study for Wastewater Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Stockholm Vatten, alongside Ramboll and Holinger, is undertaking a pivotal pre-study project at the Henriksdal Wastewater Treatment Plant in response to the new EU Urban Wastewater Directive. The goal is to assess advanced treatment technologies for micropollutant removal … Read the full press release

Henkel and Synthomer Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Adhesive Production with Carbon Reduction Goals

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release

Empa Study Finds Urban Green Spaces Crucial for Stress Relief Amid Noise Pollution

(IN BRIEF) A comprehensive study by Empa and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), has revealed the significant role of urban green spaces in alleviating stress caused … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Researchers Discover Rapid Formation of Human-Made Rock from Industrial Waste

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Glasgow have uncovered a shocking new geological phenomenon: industrial waste, specifically slag from steel production, is turning into rock in as little as 35 years, a process that traditionally takes millions of years. … Read the full press release

Nordex Reflects on Four Decades of Climate Impact as Earth Day 2025 Highlights Renewable Progress

(IN BRIEF) To commemorate Earth Day 2025, Nordex is highlighting its four-decade journey in sustainable wind power development. From pioneering early efforts to reduce CO2e emissions in the 1980s to installing over 57 GW of wind capacity in more than … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners on Sustainability Study for Estonia’s Phosphorite Project to Enhance Economic Independence

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by the Geological Survey of Estonia to carry out a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment and Pre-Feasibility Study for the Estonian Phosphate Ore project located in Toolse, Estonia. Recognizing Estonia’s significant phosphorite deposits, which are … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Global C-ITS Deployment Paves the Way for Safer, Smarter Highways

(IN BRIEF) Germany is advancing highway safety and traffic efficiency through a new C-ITS initiative that uses ITS Roadside Stations integrated into mobile barrier boards across 8,600 kilometers to send real-time warnings to drivers about roadworks, thereby protecting road workers. … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Advances Towards 100% Renewable Electricity with Major Milestones in China

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel is making significant progress in China toward its goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity across its production sites. Currently, eight of the company’s 15 facilities in China are utilizing a combination of self-generated and externally sourced renewable … Read the full press release