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Swisscom and Atlantic Ventures Report Highlights Growth and Trends in Sustainability Software Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom and Atlantic Ventures’ latest report reveals trends in the growing yet consolidating market for sustainability and carbon management software. The integration of AI is transforming the sector by enabling greater efficiency in achieving sustainability goals, automating key … Read the full press release

Covestro Reaches Net-Zero Electricity Emissions at Four U.S. Sites Through Ørsted vPPA

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has achieved net-zero Scope 2 electricity emissions at four of its U.S. production sites through a virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørsted. This collaboration, which provides 90 MW of renewable energy capacity, allows Covestro to reduce … Read the full press release

EIB and BNP Paribas Partnership to Drive €8 Billion Investment in Europe’s Wind Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a partnership to inject up to €8 billion into the European wind energy sector. With a €500 million counter-guarantee from the EIB, BNP Paribas will back wind farm … Read the full press release

Alexion and DHL Express Lead with 100% Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has partnered with DHL Express to become the first company in Ireland to fully transition its air freight operations to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This switch will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over … Read the full press release

ABL Partners with EHCAAN to Accelerate Decarbonization in Egypt’s Aviation Industry

(IN BRIEF) ABL, a global energy and marine consultancy, has partnered with the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN) to advance carbon reduction efforts within Egypt’s aviation industry. The MoU, signed on February 3, 2025, focuses on … Read the full press release

Telefónica Earns 11th Consecutive Recognition in CDP’s ‘A List’ for Ongoing Climate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been recognized for the eleventh consecutive year in CDP’s ‘A List’ for its leadership in climate action. The company has successfully reduced its operational emissions by 81% and its value chain emissions by 51%, achieving significant … Read the full press release

DHL Group Partners with Neste to Advance Sustainable Logistics and Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has partnered with Neste to explore renewable solutions, such as renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to help the company achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The collaboration aims to reduce … Read the full press release

Moeve and Bio-Oils Energy Advance €1.2 Billion SAF Project in Spain with Alfa Laval Technology

(IN BRIEF) Moeve, in partnership with Bio-Oils Energy and supported by Alfa Laval technology, is advancing a €1.2 billion SAF production project in Spain. The new facility in Huelva, set to produce 500,000 tonnes of SAF and renewable diesel annually, … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Earns Fourth Sustainability Lighthouse Recognition, Leading the Industry in Environmental Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has earned its fourth Sustainability Lighthouse recognition, with the Wuxi factory in China joining the company’s other global locations in Hyderabad, Lexington, and Le Vaudreuil. This accolade recognizes the company’s significant efforts in reducing emissions and … Read the full press release

Siemens’ Fürth Plant Receives Recognition as Sustainability Lighthouse from World Economic Forum

(IN BRIEF) Siemens’ Fürth facility in Germany has been awarded the Sustainability Lighthouse designation by the World Economic Forum for its remarkable achievements in sustainable manufacturing. The plant has reduced energy consumption by 64% per throughput while increasing production by … Read the full press release

EBRD Provides €25 Million Loan for Gender-Responsive Green Investments in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has provided a €25 million loan to BNP Paribas Finansal Kiralama in Türkiye to support gender-responsive green investments. This loan, part of the Türkiye Green Economy Financing Facility II, aims to fund projects in energy efficiency, … Read the full press release

Telia Achieves EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Third Year, Reflecting Strong Sustainability Performance

(IN BRIEF) Telia has earned a spot in the top 1% of over 130,000 global companies assessed by EcoVadis for its sustainability efforts, receiving the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the third consecutive year. The company improved its score to 87/100 … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces New Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen to Drive Sustainable Food Production

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled plans to open its Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, by 2027. This new facility is part of the company’s capital investment strategy and aims to support the food industry in tackling the challenges … Read the full press release

BBVA Receives Top Honors from The Banker, Highlighting Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized as the best bank in Spain by The Banker for the second time, highlighting its achievements in innovation, digitization, and sustainability. The bank also earned global recognition for financial inclusion through the BBVA Microfinance … Read the full press release

Sika Validates Net-Zero Emissions Targets for 2050 with Science-Based Targets Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Sika has achieved validation of its near and long-term emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming its commitment to sustainability and decarbonization. By 2032, Sika aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% compared … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Joins Global Effort at COP28 to Accelerate Transition to Net-Zero Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, as part of the Swedish delegation to COP28, is actively participating in discussions and collaborations to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s focus revolves around the systemic shift in key industries, including … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA becomes the first and only Turkish bank to join the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)

(PRESS RELEASE) BILBAO, 3-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Garanti BBVA, Turkey’s second largest private bank and part of Spanish bank BBVA, has announced it is joining the United Nations’ Net-Zero Banking Alliance thus becoming Turkey’s first and only bank to join … 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

Unilever launches ambition to help people transition towards healthier diets and reduce environmental impact of global food chain

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON/ROTTERDAM, 18-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational consumer goods company, Unilever announces new annual global sales target of €1 billion within the next five to seven years, from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives. The launch of The Vegetarian Butcher … Read the full press release