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Record-Breaking Year for Corporate Renewable PPAs in the EU, but Regulatory Barriers Must Be Removed, Say Industry Leaders

(IN BRIEF) The RE-Source 2023 event in Amsterdam has marked a record year for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) in the EU, with 7.8 GW of renewable capacity secured year to date. Companies in the ICT, heavy industry, and telecom … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde to Supply Green Methanol and Methanol-to-Gasoline Plant for ENOWA’s Sustainable Fuel Production in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Uhde has secured a contract from ENOWA to provide engineering services and equipment for a CO2-to-methanol and methanol-to-gasoline demonstration plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant, a joint project by ENOWA and Aramco, will use the uhde® green … Read the full press release

Michelin’s Bourges Site Unveils 5-Year Plan for Aircraft Tire Market Growth and Welcomes Innovative Production Activities

(IN BRIEF) Michelin’s Bourges site, a key player in the aircraft tire market, has announced a 5-year action plan to enhance its performance. The plan focuses on innovation, efficiency, and addressing organizational challenges posed by recent growth. It involves collaboration … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Wins Key Contract for Electric Vehicle (EV) Bearings in E-Mobility Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a tech enterprise, has secured an order for plain bearings to be used in a planetary gear set for an electric vehicle produced by an international automaker with a focus on e-mobility. The order represents significant annual … Read the full press release

EU Pledges €500 Million for Global Health and €134 Million for Local Manufacturing in Africa

(IN BRIEF) During the Global Gateway Forum, the EU committed €500 million to global health in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This funding will strengthen healthcare capacities, improve pharmaceutical supply chains, … Read the full press release

EU Commits €16 Million to Enhance Road Safety Along Georgia’s East-West Highway

(IN BRIEF) The EU, represented by Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and EIB President Werner Hoyer, has announced a €16 million grant through EIB Global to enhance road safety in Georgia along the East-West highway. The project aims to improve physical safety … Read the full press release

EU Commits €10 Million to Improve Education Infrastructure in Armenia’s Syunik Region

(IN BRIEF) At the Global Gateway Forum, the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) President, Werner Hoyehr, announced a financial package to enhance education infrastructure in Armenia. The package includes a €10 … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell and Tradeweb Forge Strategic Alliance to Elevate Fixed Income Index Pricing and Trading

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, and Tradeweb have formed a strategic partnership aimed at advancing fixed income index pricing and index trading products. The collaboration will expand benchmark pricing, widen index inclusion, and enhance trading functionality for fixed … Read the full press release

DHL Slides into Role as Official Logistics Partner for International Luge Federation

(IN BRIEF) DHL has become the Official Logistics Partner of the International Luge Federation (FIL), entering a multi-year agreement that involves providing logistical support for athletes’ equipment, marketing, and hospitality materials. The partnership commences in the winter season of 2023/2024, … Read the full press release

EIF and Leading Romanian Banks Join Forces to Provide €1 Billion in Guarantees for SMEs in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with five leading Romanian banks to provide €1 billion in guarantees to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. These guarantees, backed by the InvestEU Member State Compartment and the … Read the full press release

EIF and Millennium bcp Partner to Provide €405 Million in InvestEU Financing to Portuguese SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Millennium bcp (BCP) have signed a €405 million InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement to support investment in Portugal. The financing will focus on key EU priorities, including sustainability, innovation, digitalization, social entrepreneurship, and more. … Read the full press release

Accenture and TD Bank Forge Coalition with Disability:IN to Drive Disability Inclusion in Marketing and Communications

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and TD Bank have partnered to establish a cross-industry coalition comprising Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) and Chief Communications Officers (CCOs) powered by Disability:IN. This coalition aims to accelerate disability inclusion in the marketing and communications professions by … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Advances Digital Transformation with SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Energy, a global energy technology leader, has initiated the implementation of SAP Digital Manufacturing at five of its lighthouse plants across Germany, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. This milestone, carried out in partnership with Syntax Systems GmbH … Read the full press release

Siemens Healthineers Partners with SAP to Drive Digital Transformation with RISE Solution

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Healthineers, a global medical technology company, has chosen SAP’s RISE with SAP solution for its digital transformation journey. This strategic collaboration involves migrating business systems to the cloud, utilizing SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP … Read the full press release

Benin and Côte d’Ivoire Gain Approval to Join European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has received shareholder approval to admit Benin and Côte d’Ivoire as members of the multilateral financial institution. The applications from Benin and Côte d’Ivoire for EBRD membership, submitted in July … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s m-mama Initiative Expands to Zanzibar, Aiding Expectant Mothers in Rural Tanzania

(IN BRIEF) In Tanzania, where over 40 million people reside in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, Vodafone’s m-mama initiative is making a significant impact by providing affordable emergency transport services for expectant mothers in need. The challenges of … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Commences Commercial Operations at 380 MWp Myrtle Solar Farm in Texas

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the commencement of commercial operations at the Myrtle Solar farm, a utility-scale solar facility located south of Houston, Texas. With a peak capacity of 380 MWp and 225 MWh of co-located batteries, the solar farm … Read the full press release

Lindner Group’s Sustainable Raised Floors Shape Škoda Auto’s New Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) In Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, Škoda Auto is constructing its new Laurin & Klement Campus, set to be the company’s headquarters. The campus, covering 44,000 square meters, will accommodate 1,700 employees and features modern office spaces, a company … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar Enhance Network Efficiency with Adaptive Inventory Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar, has successfully upgraded the Ericsson Adaptive Inventory (EAI), a cutting-edge network inventory management solution deployed in Ooredoo Qatar’s communication service provider networks. This upgrade, covering various network generations, including 5G, harnesses the … Read the full press release

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Ericsson Successfully Unify CS Core Networks, Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

(IN BRIEF) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) and Ericsson have achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the CS Core Transformation project ahead of schedule. This project, initiated in November 2022 and completed in September 2023, consolidated two separate … Read the full press release