(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed a farm-down of a 24.5% stake in the West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm to Schroders Greencoat, valued at GBP 456.1 million. The transaction supports Ørsted’s capital structure, risk diversification, and capital recycling strategy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged capital recycling, farm-down, Hornsea projects, investment, offshore wind farm, partnership, renewable energy, Renewable Infrastructure, risk diversification, Schroders Greencoat, Schroders Greencoat partnership., sustainability, Trond Westlie, UK Offshore Wind, West of Duddon Sands, wind energy, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has signed a contract with Stadler for up to four KISS double-deck trains to enhance Slovakia’s rail network. The new trains, set to operate between Bratislava and Žilina, will improve passenger comfort and capacity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Slovakia, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Bratislava, Emissions Reduction, energy consumption, fleet renewal, KISS double-deck trains, partnership, public transport, rail transport, Slovak Railways, Stadler, Stadler Polska, Stadler Prague, sustainability, train technology, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, Žilina, ŽSSK
(IN BRIEF) Leeds Building Society has partnered with Experian to improve the accuracy of its financed emissions reporting for residential lending, aligning with the UK Government’s Net Zero goals. By replacing estimated EPC data, which overestimated emissions by over 36%, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged carbon footprint, emissions reporting, Energy Performance Certificates, Experian, financed emissions, Leeds Building Society, Meter Insights, net zero, Paris Agreement, partnership, residential lending, SBTi, Science-Based Targets initiative, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €400 million in financing to Helsinki for the development of the Crown Bridges Light Rail project, which will extend the city’s tram network to three eastern suburbs. The project includes the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bike lanes, Climate Action, Crown Bridges Light Rail, EIB financing, European Investment Bank, Finland, Green Infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, Helsinki, Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, partnership, pedestrian pathways, public transport, Ruskeasuo depot, sustainability, sustainable transport, Thomas Östros, tramline, urban development
(IN BRIEF) Sidekick Health has secured a €35 million venture debt facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance its digital health and therapeutics initiatives. The funding, backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative, will accelerate R&D and AI-driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, capital injection, chronic care, Clara Ganslandt, digital health, EU funding, European Investment Bank, Healthcare Innovation, Iceland, InvestEU, investor confidence, partnership, R&D, Sidekick Health, specialty care, therapeutics, Thomas Östros, Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, venture debt
(IN BRIEF) UOB has partnered with Accenture in a three-year collaboration to advance the Bank’s use of generative and agentic AI technologies. This strategic MoU will help UOB accelerate its AI journey by enhancing business processes and personalizing customer experiences. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, advanced technologies, agentic AI, AI, ASEAN, banking innovation, customer experience, digital transformation, generative AI, Julie Sweet, LearnVantage, partnership, technology partnership, UOB, Wee Ee Cheong, workforce upskilling
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the sale of a 50.0% controlling stake in its consumer healthcare division, Opella, to CD&R, creating a global leader in consumer healthcare. Sanofi retains a significant 48.2% stake, while Bpifrance will hold 1.8% and join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Allegra, biopharma, Bpifrance, CD&R expertise, CDR, consumer health, Consumer HealthCare, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Eric Rouzier, global leader, Healthcare Innovation, healthcare transformation, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, OTC, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi, sustainable growth, VMS
(IN BRIEF) OMV has launched Austria’s largest green hydrogen production plant at its Schwechat refinery, with an annual capacity of up to 1,500 metric tons. This EUR 25 million investment will significantly reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15,000 metric … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged climate goals, CO2 emissions, energy transformation, energy transition, European climate targets, GREEN HYDROGEN, Hydrogen Plant, hydrogen production, Kommunalkredit, net-zero emissions, OMV, partnership, PEM electrolysis, renewable diesel, renewable energy, Schwechat refinery, sustainability, sustainable aviation fuel, sustainable fuels, WIVA P&G Hydrogen Initiative
(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adhesives, automotive, biogas, carbon emissions, carbon footprint, carbon reduction, CLIMA-branded products, Climate Action, consumer goods, electronics, environmental impact, Henkel, hot melt adhesives, INNOVATION, ISO14067, Manufacturing, packaging, partnership, renewable electricity, renewable energy, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability, Synthomer, TECHNOMELT®, Together for Sustainability, TÜV SÜD
(IN BRIEF) REWE Group has chosen SAP’s RISE with SAP to migrate its IT infrastructure to Google Cloud and modernize processes across finance, accounting, and human resources. The transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud will enhance REWE Group’s scalability, operational efficiency, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, business modernization, cloud migration, digital transformation, Google Cloud, IT infrastructure, partnership, retail, REWE Digital, REWE Group, RISE with SAP, SAP, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, TOURISM
(IN BRIEF) Erie County, NY, has partnered with Hexagon to implement cloud-based computer-aided dispatch, analytics, and records management systems, enhancing emergency response across 100 agencies serving 1 million residents. The upgrade will streamline operations, reduce 911 call transfers, and provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 911, analytics, CAD system, cloud-based solutions, emergency response, emergency services, Erie County, first responders, Hexagon, HxGN OnCall, mobile capabilities, partnership, Public Safety, records management
(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the first monopile at the Thor offshore wind farm, marking the beginning of the largest renewable energy project in Denmark. The wind farm, set to be fully operational in 2027, will generate enough electricity to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged CO2-reduced steel towers, Denmark, Denmark energy, energy sustainability, energy transition, green electricity, monopile, Offshore wind, partnership, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energy, RWE, sustainability, sustainable energy, Thor offshore wind farm, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Shiftmove has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire the fleet management business of Orange Business, known as Océan. This acquisition will support Shiftmove’s strategy to become the leading provider of digital fleet solutions in Europe by 2027. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Berlin, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acquisition, AI technology, automotive industry, digital fleet solutions, European expansion, fleet management, Ocean, Orange Business, partnership, Shiftmove, software solutions, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Fortinet have expanded their global partnership to offer converged networking and cybersecurity services in new markets across Europe, Asia, and the United States. This partnership enables businesses to secure their hybrid workforce and protect against … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged cloud security, compliance, cyber protection, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Center, digital assets, digital transformation, Düsseldorf, Enterprise Solutions, Fortinet, FortiSASE, Global Expansion, global partnership, Hybrid Workforce, IT security, Managed Services, networking solutions, partnership, risk management, SD-WAN, secure connectivity, Secure Networking, Vodafone Business
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has expanded its partnership with Intel Foundry to enhance the development of advanced semiconductor technologies. This collaboration includes certifications for Siemens’ Calibre® nmPlatform and Solido™ Simulation Suite tools with Intel’s 18A PDK, enabling cutting-edge … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 18A PDK, 3D IC, advanced packaging, Aprisa software, Calibre nmPlatform, chiplet alliance, chiplets, digital transformation, EMIB-T, GPU, Innovator3D IC, Intel Foundry, partnership, semiconductor design, semiconductor technology, Siemens, Solido Simulation Suite
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $188.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 ACV-30mm vehicles. The contract, part of the FRP Lot 5/6 initiative, includes fielding support, spares, and test equipment. The ACV-30mm … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ACV-30mm, ACV-C, ACV-P, ACV-R, amphibious vehicles, BAE Systems, Charleston South Carolina, defense technology, full-rate production, Johnstown Pennsylvania, Marine Corps, military contracts, partnership, Rebecca McGrane, remote turret system, U.S. Marine Corps, York Pennsylvania
(IN BRIEF) CERN’s Beamline for Schools (BL4S) programme has won the 2025 Outreach Prize from the European Physical Society’s High Energy and Particle Physics Division (EPS-HEPP) for its innovative efforts in engaging high school students with particle physics. The award … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged academic achievement, Awards, Beamline for Schools, CERN, CERN & Society Foundation, DESY, Education, EPS-HEPP, European Physical Society, generational inspiration, high school students, INNOVATION, leadership, Outreach Prize, particle physics, partnership, scientific collaboration
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has renewed and strengthened its partnership with IBM for the next decade, focusing on enhancing cloud infrastructure, advancing cloud-native strategies, and supporting the development of generative AI. The expanded collaboration will further increase operational resilience, improve … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI innovation, BNP Paribas, Business Continuity, cloud infrastructure, cloud partnership, cloud-native strategy, DORA, Enterprise & Cloud, financial services, generative AI, IBM, partnership, Payments, Red Hat OpenShift, resilience, technology investment
(IN BRIEF) DSO Entity and ENTSO-E have launched the DSO/TSO Technopedia platform to advance the development of smart grids across Europe. The platform will showcase technologies supporting smart grid rollouts and provide system operators with valuable insights into effective applications … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2025 rollout, DSO Entity, electricity infrastructure, energy efficiency, ENTSO-E, EU grids, grid security, INNOVATION, partnership, smart grids, stakeholder collaboration, submission window, sustainability, system operators, technological applications, technology platform
(IN BRIEF) Vitol Bunkers has introduced FuelEU compliant co-processed bunkering fuel, the first delivery of which was made to the Elandra Falcon vessel in Fujairah. Produced at Vitol’s refinery, this fuel meets the RMG380 VLSFO grade and will be marketed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged biofuels, bunkering fuel, co-processed fuel, DNV Emissions Connect, Elandra Falcon, Emissions Reduction, energy transition, FuelEU Maritime, Fujairah, greenhouse gas reduction, ISCC-EU certification, Marine fuel, partnership, regulatory compliance, shipping compliance, sustainability, sustainable feedstocks, sustainable fuels, Vitol Bunkers, VLSFO
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