Tag Archives: greenhouse gas emissions

SUEZ Invests in Purple Alternative Surface to Scale Up Plastic Recycling for Sustainable Paving Solutions

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has made a strategic investment in French start-up Purple Alternative Surface, aiming to expand its production of permeable paving solutions made from non-recycled plastic waste. With SUEZ’s support, Purple will increase its production capacity to 200,000 m² … Read the full press release

Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas Collaborate to Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Renewable Diesel

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in renewable diesel production, teams up with New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) to tackle greenhouse gas emissions by adopting Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for NJNG’s medium-duty trucks and equipment fleet. This initiative marks NJNG … Read the full press release

Metsä Group and ANDRITZ Forge Partnership to Slash Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration, Metsä Group and technology supplier ANDRITZ have joined forces to tackle Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, targeting reductions across their value chains. This partnership aims to revolutionize emission management by identifying innovative solutions that … Read the full press release

Maersk’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets Validated as Industry First by SBTi

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk’s ambitious greenhouse gas emissions targets have received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), affirming their alignment with the 1.5-degree pathway of the Paris Agreement, a milestone marking an industry first under SBTi’s … Read the full press release

EIB Boosts Repsol’s Green Vision with €575 Million Loan for Spanish Renewables

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €575 million loan to support Repsol’s wind and solar PV projects in Spain, with a total capacity of 1.1 GW. The first tranche of €400 million will accelerate the energy … Read the full press release

INEOS Publishes Global Sustainability Report: Leading in Safety, Climate Action, and Circular Economy

INEOS Publishes Global Sustainability Report: Leading in Safety, Climate Action, and Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) INEOS, a global chemical manufacturing company, has released its sustainability report for 2022, highlighting its strong performance in safety and environmental goals. The report emphasizes INEOS’ commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing operational emissions by … Read the full press release

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

Deutsche Post AG Issues €500 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond Tied to Carbon Reduction Targets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Post AG has successfully issued its first sustainability-linked bond worth €500 million. The bond’s interest rate is tied to the company’s ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets. Deutsche Post AG aims to decrease its greenhouse gas emissions to … Read the full press release

Maersk Sets Sail with Sustainable Fuel: Green Methanol Powers World’s First Methanol-Enabled Container Vessel

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. The company has partnered with OCI Global to deliver green bio-methanol for the journey, which … Read the full press release

Transparent and Credible: Citycon Enhances Sustainability Efforts with Updated Strategy for a Greener Future

(IN BRIEF) Citycon, a real estate company, has updated its sustainability strategy to align with its ambitious goals for 2030. The new strategy focuses on six key areas: carbon neutrality, sustainable mobility, community engagement, sustainable value chain, circularity and natural … Read the full press release

Environmental Accountability: Alma Media Implements Carbon Footprint Measurement for Digital Ads

(IN BRIEF) Finnish publisher Alma Media becomes the first in the country to offer advertisers a carbon footprint calculation for digital campaigns. The calculation will measure the greenhouse gas emissions generated by advertising on Alma Media’s ad network and report … Read the full press release

AFRY listed among Europe’s most ambitious companies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been included in Europe’s Climate Leaders 2023 list, compiled by Financial Times and Statista. The list comprises 500 companies that are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making efforts to improve their environmental impact. The … Read the full press release

Arkema partners with Prossergy and Enercat to develop innovative process for emissions reduction

(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Lacq/Mourenx platform in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, has commissioned a new innovative process that will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28%. The platform specializes in the chemistry of specialty sulfur derivatives and has a unit whose manufacturing process … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland now an accredited partner with CDP to support sustainability reporting by companies

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has become an accredited partner with CDP, a non-profit organization that collects data on environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption from companies and local authorities. With the new accreditation, TÜV Rheinland can … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel to be More Widely Available in the Netherlands through Partnership with Catom

(IN BRIEF) Neste has entered into a partnership with Catom, a Dutch company engaged in fuel and lubricant trade, distribution and sales, to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a product that can reduce greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

£73 Billion Sector Collaborates on ‘Flue2Chem’ to Transform UK Consumer Products Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Industry leaders from a £73 billion UK sector, including Unilever, BASF, and Tata Steel, have joined forces in the “Flue2Chem” program to transform the sustainability of the consumer products industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project, which … Read the full press release

Yara Clean Ammonia and JERA partner to decarbonize coal-fired power plants and develop blue ammonia production

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced that Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) and Japanese company JERA Co. Inc., responsible … Read the full press release

Vulcan and Stellantis Partner to Decarbonize German Automotive Plant with Geothermal Energy

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Stellantis N.V. (STLA:EN), a leading multinational automaker and provider of innovative mobility solutions formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Group, and Vulcan Energy Resources Limited (Vulcan; ASX: VUL, … Read the full press release

New report: 10 actions industry can take right now to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions

Independent report highlights 10 actions to help industrial users improve their energy efficiency right now Improving energy efficiency will reduce energy bills and emissions substantially in the short- to mid-term, without compromising productivity Industry is the world’s largest consumer of … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY gets its emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Assa Abloy AB (STO: ASSA-B), leader in locks, doors, gates, and entrance automation, has announced that it obtained validation from the the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), an organization that defines and promotes … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY lässt seine Emissionsreduktionsziele von der Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validieren

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Assa Abloy AB (STO: ASSA-B), führend bei Schlössern und Türen , Tore und Eingangsautomatisierung, hat bekannt gegeben, dass es von der Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), einer Organisation, die Best Practices in der wissenschaftsbasierten … Read the full press release

WACKER to recognize sustainability projects within its own Group with a new sustainability award

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 28-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WACKER Group (ETR: WCH), a German multinational chemical company, has announced the launch of a new sustainability award aimed at recognizing projects and achievements within its own organization that contribute to the Group’s … Read the full press release

Das finnische Medien- und Digitalunternehmen Alma Media sieht seine Ziele zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen von der internationalen Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) formell validiert

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) HELSINKI, 22-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alma Media (HEL: ALMA), ein finnisches Medien- und Digitaldienstunternehmen , hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Ziele zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen kürzlich von der internationalen Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) offiziell validiert wurden, der globalen … Read the full press release

Finnish media and digital firm Alma Media sees its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets formally validated by the international Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 22-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Alma Media (HEL: ALMA), a Finnish media and digital service business company, has announced that its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets have recently been formally validated by the international Science Based Targets initiative … Read the full press release

The science-based targets of Hempel, a Danish supplier of coatings, to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by half in its entire value chain by 2030 approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

(PRESS RELEASE) LYNGBY, Denmark, 7-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hempel A/S, a Danish global supplier of coatings and services in the protective, marine, decorative, container and yacht industries, has announced that its goal to half greenhouse gas emissions in its entire … Read the full press release

Enel successfully places EUR 900 million Sustainability-Linked Bond denominated in pound sterling

Enel Finance International N.V. has placed a pound sterling “Sustainability-Linked Bond” in the market, linked to the achievement of Enel’s sustainability objective relating to the reduction of direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1), contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development … Read the full press release

Electrolux to rely on sustainable fuels for 25 percent of its total sea freight

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 23-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux (STO: ELUX-B), a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer with over 100 years of history, has announced it will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent in 2022 by … Read the full press release

SEB’s Investment Outlook: the increased price of carbon emission rights will have a significant impact on industry in 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced the publication of its Investment Outlook, which has an article that takes an in-depth look … Read the full press release

German navigation software firm HERE acquires software tool for fleet managers developed by Migros and Empa

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that a software tool aimed at supporting fleet managers in transforming truck fleet to low-CO2 powertrains jointly developed by the … Read the full press release

Snam Group to build hydrogen-ready fuel cell system at the Torino Airport

Another Torino Green Airport project gets under way (PRESS RELEASE) SAN DONATO MILANESE / CASELLE TORINESE, 29-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Snam Group (BIT: SRG), one of the world’s leading energy infrastructure companies, has announced that its subsidiary Renovit,  specialized in … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to deliver fossil-free energy from its Nordic hydropower plants to Neste in Finland

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a Swedish Gov-owned multinational power company, has announced it has signed a hydropower agreement for an annual volume of 800 GWh of electricity purchased with Guarantees of Origin (GOs) with Neste, the … Read the full press release

The first flight in Malaysia to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and the Government of Suriname sign carbon credit exchange agreement

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 19-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, announces the signing of agreement with the Government of Suriname, to support its national strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by preserving forests … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies to partner with two carbon companies over development of natural below-ground carbon sinks in Australia

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced new partnerships with Australian carbon developers AgriProve, a pioneer in agricultural soil carbon sequestration, and Corporate Carbon, one of the leading … Read the full press release

Allianz Group the leading insurance company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 15-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group, one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that it leads the insurance sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The insurer has been ranked on the … Read the full press release

Aegon to transition its EUR 156 billion general account investment portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 2-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced it has committed to transition its EUR 156 billion general account investment portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and University of Nottingham partner over innovative digital manufacturing technologies

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 21-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, has announced it will partner with the University of Nottingham, a top 20 UK university and 8th in the UK for … Read the full press release

New whitepaper on Africa’s electricity landscape released at the 2021 Sustainable Development Impact Summit: Decarbonization, Decentralization, Digitalization

Africa’s developing nations need investment in renewable energy solutions to fight climate change But, emissions reduction strategies must be balanced with vital needs for economic growth and stability Many cases will require financing for low carbon energy solutions and transition … Read the full press release

Siemens to deliver and install 45 eBus Sicharge UC charging stations for Zurich Public Transport Authority

Project helps Zurich’s public transport authority convert its bus fleet to electric drives Delivery of 45 charging stations for Hardau bus garage Charging cables routed through the hall ceiling allows for clear passageways (PRESS RELEASE) ERLANGEN, 16-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and Wallenius combine their expertise in a new joint venture to work on innovative wind propulsion solutions for sustainable shipping

(PRESS RELEASE) LUND, 29-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and Wallenius, Stockholm based frontrunner in the global shipping industry, have announced they will form a 50/50 joint venture called … Read the full press release

Polish Green Building Council and EBRD publish new report on ambitious roadmap to decarbonise Poland’s construction sector by 2050

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — New study published today by the Polish Green Building Council (PLGBC) in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) outlines how buildings play a crucial role in Poland’s effort to … Read the full press release