Tag Archives: environmental sustainability

Loughborough University Recognised for Sustainability Leadership and Sports Research Podcast at Industry Awards

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Sports Industry Awards, recognising achievements in environmental sustainability and sports communication. The Environmental Sustainability nomination highlights climate-focused initiatives across the University’s sports facilities, including the decarbonisation of … Read the full press release

EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release

EIB and Arion Bank Partner to Boost Blue Economy Financing for SMEs in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has extended a €100 million loan to Arion Bank in Iceland to finance sustainable fisheries, land-based aquaculture and other marine industries across Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands, marking the first EIB operation of … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA surpasses TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance and reinforces long-term climate and nature-focused strategy

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has surpassed TL 1 trillion in sustainable finance as of January 2026, in line with its updated TL 3.5 trillion target for 2018–2029, reflecting its long-term commitment to financing projects with positive environmental and social impact. … Read the full press release

New EIB Group securitisation enables Coop Pank to expand SME lending with focus on gender equality and climate action

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has entered into a landmark synthetic securitisation agreement with Estonia’s Coop Pank, enabling the release of capital that will support up to €249 million in new lending to businesses across the country. Through guarantees provided … Read the full press release

EIB Group Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with €51 Billion in Climate Financing and New Reporting Framework

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched its first fully integrated Sustainability Report for 2024, combining multiple prior disclosures into one comprehensive publication aligned with EU sustainability standards. The report highlights record climate financing of €51 billion, … Read the full press release

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