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University of Dundee Hosts Inaugural Green Careers Event to Promote Sustainability in Employment

(IN BRIEF) The University of Dundee is organizing its first-ever Green Careers Event on October 9, aimed at allowing employers to showcase their commitment to environmental sustainability to students and graduates. The event is a response to student demands for … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports (ABP) Explores Offshore Wind Infrastructure Development in Cromarty Firth

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has unveiled plans to investigate the potential development of infrastructure in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland, to support offshore wind (OSW) manufacturing, assembly, and marshalling, as well as green energy initiatives. This area, located within … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Teva Collaborate on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment, TEV’574, in $1.5 Billion Deal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Teva Pharmaceuticals have announced a collaboration to co-develop and co-commercialize TEV’574, a promising asset currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $85 Million Contract for Ambulatory Care Cancer Center in New Jersey

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an additional contract with RWJBarnabas Health to construct a new ambulatory care cancer center in Livingston, New Jersey, USA. The contract, valued at USD 85 million (approximately SEK 900 million), will be part of … Read the full press release

Sandoz Group Lists Shares on SIX Swiss Exchange with CHF 10.3 Billion Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz Group AG, a Novartis spin-off, officially listed its shares at the SIX Swiss Exchange. With an opening share price of CHF 24.00, the market capitalization of Sandoz reached approximately CHF 10.3 billion. Sandoz’s issued share capital consists … Read the full press release

World Bank, EBRD, and EIB Strengthen Cooperation in Internal Audit Oversight

(IN BRIEF) The World Bank Group Internal Audit (GIA), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Department of Internal Audit (EBRD-IA), and European Investment Bank Internal Audit Department (EIB-IA) have signed memoranda of understanding to enhance collaboration, particularly in information exchange, … Read the full press release

T-Systems Achieves Google Cloud Premier Partner Status and Security Specialization

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT business customer division of Deutsche Telekom, has secured Premier Partner status in the Sell and Service Engagement Model with Google Cloud, the highest possible partner level, and earned the prestigious Security Specialization for its Google … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Secures SEK 134 Million Contract for Busör Sewage Treatment Plant Modernization

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen, a construction and engineering company, has been awarded a contract worth SEK 134 million (excluding VAT) for the construction and modernization of the Busör sewage treatment plant in Halmstad municipality. The project, undertaken as a turnkey … Read the full press release

University-Led Defence Data Research Centre and The Alan Turing Institute Collaborate on Machine Learning for Toxin Exposure Identification

(IN BRIEF) The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC), led by the University of Exeter and funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), conducted its inaugural Data Study Group in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute. This collaborative research … Read the full press release

Metsä Fibre’s Kemi Bioproduct Mill Begins Operations with AFRY’s Comprehensive Support

(IN BRIEF) Finland’s largest investment in the forest industry, Metsä Fibre’s new Kemi bioproduct mill, successfully commenced operations on September 20, 2023. AFRY, a key contributor to the project, provided extensive services throughout its various phases, from initial studies and … Read the full press release

AFRY Capital Advises Orora on Proposed Acquisition of Saverglass, Strengthening Sustainable Packaging Leadership

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Capital is serving as joint financial advisor to Orora Limited, a prominent Australian manufacturer and distributor of sustainable packaging, in its planned acquisition of Saverglass, a leading global producer and distributor of premium glass bottles headquartered in … Read the full press release

Sanofi Collaborates with Janssen on Vaccine for Extraintestinal Pathogenic E. coli

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has entered into an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, to develop and commercialize a vaccine candidate for extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) that is currently in Phase 3 of clinical trials. ExPEC … Read the full press release

Borealis and TotalEnergies Expand Petrochemical Venture with New Baystar Polyethylene Unit

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and TotalEnergies are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Pasadena, Texas. Representing a significant investment of USD 1.4 billion, this state-of-the-art unit, referred to as Bay 3, doubles … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and Ukrainian Railways Test New TransFER Route for Intermodal Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in partnership with Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has launched the TransFER Vienna-Kyiv route, connecting Ukraine to RCG’s intermodal network, TransNET. The inaugural test train successfully transported non-craneable semi-trailers carrying building materials from Kyiv to … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Borealis Enhance U.S. Petrochemical Presence with New Baystar Polyethylene Unit

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Borealis are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Bayport, Texas. This unit, with a capacity of 625,000 metric tons per year and an investment of USD 1.4 … Read the full press release

Prudence Foundation Launches SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change Program with Cartoon Network

(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has introduced a new thematic series called SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Cartoon Network. … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Launches Secure Digital ID App in Collaboration with Yoti

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Bank has introduced a new digital identity app, “Lloyds Bank Smart ID,” developed in partnership with Yoti, a digital identity verification company. This app offers users a more private, secure, and convenient means of proving their age … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Extends €70 Million Loan to Bolster Armenian SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of €70 million to the Central Bank of Armenia as part of the Armenian Economic Resilience Programme, backed by the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+). This funding … Read the full press release

Oddlygood Acquires Planti, Expanding its Plant-Based Market Leadership in Sweden and Finland

(IN BRIEF) Finnish plant-based product producer, Oddlygood, has acquired the Nordic brand Planti® in a strategic move to strengthen its position in the plant-based dairy alternative market. The acquisition makes Oddlygood the market leader in plant-based dairy alternative spoonable snacks … Read the full press release

SUEZ Strengthens UK Presence with Acquisition of DCW, Expanding Recycling and Waste Management Offerings

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ recycling and recovery UK has acquired DCW (Devon Contract Waste), an independent recycling and waste management company based in the south west of England. This acquisition is part of SUEZ’s strategy to expand its presence in the … Read the full press release