Tag Archives: environmental sustainability

Deutsche Bank Funds Restoration of Sri Lanka’s Budunwela Forest Corridor to Protect Wildlife and Support Communities

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is partnering with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s PLANT initiative to restore the 24-acre Budunwela forest corridor in Sri Lanka, a vital route for elephants and other wildlife. Running from September 2024 to August 2025, … Read the full press release

EMA Supports AstraZeneca’s Eco-Friendly Trixeo Aerosphere for COPD with Ultra-Low Emission Propellant

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere has received a positive opinion from the EMA’s CHMP for use with a new propellant that offers a 99.9% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared to traditional formulations. Trixeo becomes the first pressurised metered-dose inhaler … Read the full press release

EIF Commits €75 Million to Serena Infra II for Green Infrastructure Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The EIF has invested €75 million in Serena Infra II—managed by Serena Industrial Partners—with a €250 million target to fund early‑stage sustainable mobility, water, social, digital infrastructure, and energy transition projects across Europe; supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme and … Read the full press release

Catalan SMEs to Benefit from €100 Million EIB–ICF Green Investment Loan

(IN BRIEF) The EIB and ICF have launched a €100 million loan—the initial tranche of a total €200 million facility—to finance sustainability-focused projects by Catalan SMEs. ICF will use these funds to underwrite investments in renewable energy systems, energy-efficiency retrofits, … Read the full press release

EIB and CAF Forge Strategic Partnership to Mobilize Climate Finance in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and CAF Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean signed a memorandum of understanding in Seville, pledging to deepen their cooperation on high-impact projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. Formalized by EIB … Read the full press release

East End Crossing Partners Enhances Road Markings for Autonomous Vehicles on the Lewis and Clark Bridge

(IN BRIEF) East End Crossing Partners has completed an upgrade to the road markings on the Lewis and Clark Bridge to prepare for the operation of autonomous vehicles. The improvements, which include high-contrast lane boundaries and intersection markings, are designed … Read the full press release

UniCredit Partners with Herzog & de Meuron to Design New Sustainable Headquarters in Milan

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has partnered with Herzog & de Meuron to design a new headquarters in Milan’s Scalo Farini area, a key site in one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects. The new campus will feature offices, green spaces, residences, … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ’s Innovative PrimeLineHyTAD Technology Powers Sustainable Tissue Production at Chongqing Longjing Paper

(IN BRIEF) Chongqing Longjing Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully launched the first-ever ANDRITZ PrimeLineHyTAD tissue machine, a cutting-edge technology designed to reduce fiber and energy consumption in premium tissue production. The machine’s efficiency and environmental benefits align with market demands … Read the full press release

GEA’s Three-Stage Water Treatment Solution to Help Lignatherm Achieve Major Environmental Milestone in Wood Fiber Insulation Production

(IN BRIEF) GEA is helping Lignatherm AG achieve its sustainability goals by providing a customized three-stage water treatment system at its new wood fiber insulation board factory in Küssnacht, Switzerland. This innovative system reduces fresh water usage by over 95% … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Researchers Unveil Biosynthetic Method to Cut the Cost of Taxol and Make Production More Sustainable

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a breakthrough in the biosynthetic production of Taxol, a widely used chemotherapy drug. By identifying the enzymes responsible for the final steps in the biosynthetic pathway of Taxol, the team … Read the full press release

New Joint Venture Between PATRIZIA and Urbania to Deliver Sustainable Housing Solutions in Spain’s Key Metropolitan Areas

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA and Urbania have launched a €130 million joint venture, Sustainable Communities Spain (SC Spain), aimed at tackling the housing crisis in Spain by providing sustainable and affordable homes. SC Spain will initially develop 320 social housing units … Read the full press release

EBRD Funds US$ 30 Million Solar and Storage Project in Egypt to Enhance Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Scatec ASA’s Obelisk Solar Power project in Egypt. The loan will finance the construction of a 1 GWac solar plant and 200 MWh battery storage system … Read the full press release

EBRD Partners with Garanti BBVA Romania to Support Green Economy Investments and Banking Stability

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a €50 million subordinated loan to Garanti BBVA Romania to enhance its capital base and support sustainable lending. Garanti BBVA Romania will use the funds to invest in … Read the full press release

UP Catalyst, FENC, and Oxylus Energy Win “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Award for Transformative Carbon Emission Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award has been presented to three innovators in the field of carbon capture and utilisation for their groundbreaking work in transforming CO2 emissions into valuable products. UP Catalyst’s technology for producing battery-grade … Read the full press release

Continental Supports DFDS’s Electric Fleet Transition with Eco-Friendly Tire Solutions and Digital Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) DFDS has partnered with Continental to advance sustainable logistics, equipping its electric truck fleet with the high-performance Conti Eco Gen 5 tires and the ContiConnect tire management system. This collaboration aims to reduce emissions, increase operational efficiency, and … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer and B-COS Collaborate on Biodegradable Face Mask to Reduce Wrinkles and Stimulate Collagen Production

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Fraunhofer TLC-RT and B-COS GmbH have created a biodegradable anti-aging face mask that stimulates collagen production through ortho-silicic acid, offering long-lasting wrinkle reduction. Unlike traditional face masks that only provide temporary hydration, this mask’s active ingredient, … Read the full press release

Atos Appoints Marie de Scorbiac as Head of Investor Relations and CSR to Drive Sustainability and Financial Reporting

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has appointed Marie de Scorbiac as Head of Investor Relations and CSR. In this capacity, she will define and implement Atos’s financial reporting strategy and manage relationships with investors and financial analysts, while also overseeing the … Read the full press release

EPPM and Drax Announce 20-Year Joint Venture to Transform Legacy Coal Ash into Sustainable Fly Ash for UK Construction

(IN BRIEF) EP Power Minerals GmbH (EPPM), part of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), has entered into a 20-year joint venture agreement with Drax Power Limited through its subsidiary Power Minerals Limited (PML). This collaboration will create a new, state-of-the-art … Read the full press release

Metso Opens Advanced Dewatering Hub in Irapuato, Bolstering Global Filtration and Customer Service Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched its advanced Dewatering Development Hub in Irapuato, Mexico, on April 10, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of enhanced customer service and innovation. The facility manufactures polymer filter plates for both internal and … Read the full press release

EIB Finalizes €160 Million Tranche to Complete Strategic Hospital Project in A Coruña with Broad Regional Impact

(IN BRIEF) The second and final portion of a €450 million loan provided by the European Investment Bank has been approved to finish the construction of the new university hospital in A Coruña, Spain. With a tranche valued at €160 … Read the full press release