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EIB and IKB Join Forces to Unlock €400 Million in Sustainable Financing for Germany’s Mid-Cap Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG have launched a partnership to support sustainable finance for mid-cap companies in Germany, introducing a new loan portfolio of €400 million. This initiative is aimed at firms with … Read the full press release

Team Europe Unites to Bolster Economic Development in ACP Nations with New €74 Million Funding Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The ACP Trust Fund has secured over €74 million in pledges from seven EU member states, including Denmark, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden, to support economic growth in African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This funding … Read the full press release

Adani and Thales Collaborate to Revolutionize Air Travel in India

(IN BRIEF) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) has formed a strategic partnership with Thales to improve airport operations and the passenger experience across India. This collaboration introduces a comprehensive solution focusing on smart airport security, biometric passenger journeys, and operational … Read the full press release

Hydro and Vaan Unite to Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Yachting

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has renewed its partnership with Dutch yacht builder Vaan Yachts BV to advance sustainability in the yachting industry. Building on five years of collaboration, the two companies have signed a letter of intent to develop sheet materials … Read the full press release

Eviden and IQM Quantum Computers Team Up to Enhance Quantum Computing Accessibility in France

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of the Atos Group focused on advanced computing, has partnered with IQM Quantum Computers to enhance accessibility to quantum computing. They have installed the IQM Spark™, a superconducting quantum computer, at Eviden’s Angers facility in … Read the full press release

Experian Launches AI-Driven ‘Hazard Tags’ to Revolutionize Commercial Insurance Underwriting

(IN BRIEF) Experian UK&I has launched an innovative AI-powered data solution called ‘Hazard Tags’ to improve the underwriting processes in the commercial insurance sector. This new tool, developed in collaboration with data aggregator Veridion, aims to eliminate the inefficiencies associated … Read the full press release

EIB and IKB Partner to Launch €400 Million Sustainable Financing Initiative for Mid-Sized Companies in Germany

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG (IKB) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing access to sustainable financing for mid-cap companies in Germany. This initiative includes a €400 million loan portfolio, where the … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Launches Innovative Tolling System in Bizkaia, Spain, Enhancing Traffic Flow and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully implemented a Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in the Bizkaia region of Spain, activated on July 1, 2024. This innovative system processes over 1.4 million transactions daily and significantly enhances traffic management by … Read the full press release

Vonovia Launches BIM.permit Software to Revolutionize Construction Approvals and Enhance Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia has successfully implemented its new BIM.permit software, developed in collaboration with VSK.software, to streamline the approval process for new construction projects by checking 3D models for compliance with building regulations. The initiative marks a significant advancement in … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Google Forge $1 Billion Partnership to Revolutionize AI-Powered Services Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Google have announced a groundbreaking ten-year partnership, committing over a billion dollars to enhance services and devices powered by generative AI and cloud technology across Europe and Africa. This collaboration aims to provide AI-driven Google Pixel … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal Reveals Key Findings from Comprehensive Workplace Safety Audit Conducted by dss+

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has released the findings from a comprehensive workplace safety audit conducted by dss+, which was commissioned to enhance the company’s safety performance. Over nine months, the audit assessed operations globally, focusing on fatality prevention, process safety management, … Read the full press release

Acquisition strengthens Siemens’ fire suppression capabilities with innovative high-pressure water mist technology

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its plan to acquire Danfoss Fire Safety, a subsidiary of Danfoss Group, as part of a strategic initiative to enhance its sustainable fire suppression portfolio. The acquisition aims to integrate Danfoss’s innovative high-pressure … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Saint-Gobain Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Drive Decarbonization in French Industry

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain to supply renewable electricity to its facilities in France, starting in January 2026. This contract will provide 875 GWh of renewable energy over five years, sourced from TotalEnergies’ … Read the full press release

Plenitude Launches Numancia Wind Plant in Soria, Spain, Boosting Renewable Energy Capacity to 440 MW

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has officially launched the Numancia wind plant in Soria, Spain, consisting of two adjacent wind farms that will generate approximately 31 GWh of electricity annually, sufficient to power over 9,500 households. With this project, Plenitude’s total installed … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Launches Global Childhood Obesity Initiative to Support Healthier Urban Communities

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has launched the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, aimed at combating rising obesity rates among children in underserved urban communities across six cities worldwide. Backed by an investment of over 250 million Danish kroner and a coalition … Read the full press release

Logicor and Azuqueca de Henares Join Forces to Boost Sustainability at Municipal Bird Sanctuary with Innovative Lake Restoration Project

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent European logistics real estate company, has partnered with the City Council of Azuqueca de Henares to enhance sustainability at the Azuqueca de Henares Municipal Bird Sanctuary through a lake restoration project. The initiative involves installing … Read the full press release

EIB Launches €600 Million Energy Rescue Plan to Support Ukraine Ahead of Winter Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), under the leadership of President Nadia Calviño, has launched the Ukraine Energy Rescue Plan to provide urgent energy assistance to Ukraine ahead of the winter season. The plan outlines a potential investment of … Read the full press release

Nordic Energy Leader Teams Up with Finnish Ferry Operator to Enhance Low-Emission Shipping Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Gasum and Wasaline have formed a partnership to create the first large-scale FuelEU Maritime pooling service, which will enable shipping companies to reduce compliance costs while promoting the use of low-emission fuels. Wasaline’s hybrid ferry, operating on bio-LNG, … Read the full press release

ABB and Zumtobel Group Unite to Propel Smart Building Innovations and Direct Current Applications

(IN BRIEF) ABB and Zumtobel Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing smart building solutions and direct current (DC) industrial applications. The collaboration will integrate ABB’s building automation solutions with Zumtobel’s advanced lighting management systems, creating efficient, sustainable … Read the full press release

QIAGEN and Neo4j Strengthen Partnership to Revolutionize Biomedical Data Analysis in Biopharma Industry

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN Digital Insights has announced an expanded partnership with Neo4j, aiming to enhance biomedical data analysis for the biopharmaceutical industry. This collaboration will integrate Neo4j’s graph database and machine learning capabilities with QIAGEN’s extensive biomedical knowledge base. By … Read the full press release