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SCHOTT Group Climate Targets Validated by SBTi as SCHOTT Pharma Strengthens Decarbonisation Focus

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has reaffirmed its commitment to science-based climate action after the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated the updated climate targets of the SCHOTT Group, including SCHOTT Pharma’s business scope. The updated framework keeps the Group’s target … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes Strengthens Sustainability Strategy With SBTi-Validated Net-Zero Targets

(IN BRIEF) Dassault Systèmes has set a new SBTi-validated net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target for 2050, covering emissions across its full value chain. The company’s new near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 65 percent by … Read the full press release

JYSK Brings 475 Supplier and Trading Partner Representatives Together in Shanghai to Advance Climate Goals

(IN BRIEF) JYSK has hosted its first major supplier event in Asia, gathering 475 participants from suppliers and international traders in Shanghai to focus on sustainability, compliance and shared climate goals. The event is part of JYSK’s wider effort to … Read the full press release

Fortum Recognised as Europe’s Leading Climate Performer as Nordic Energy Company Advances

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has been ranked as Europe’s top-performing company on climate in the latest Financial Times European Climate Leaders list, compiled with Statista. The ranking recognises companies that are making progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and evaluates factors … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Maintains Highest CDP Supplier Engagement Rating as Climate Collaboration With Suppliers Advances

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has achieved an A score in the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for the second consecutive year, recognising the company’s approach to engaging suppliers on climate-related issues. The assessment evaluates companies across areas such as governance, business … Read the full press release

Science Based Targets Initiative Confirms Husqvarna Group Climate Goals Align with Net-Zero Standards

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, confirming alignment with recognized net-zero criteria. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 … Read the full press release

JYSK Advances Sustainability Strategy with Data-Driven Smart Store Concept Reducing Energy Use and Emissions

(IN BRIEF) JYSK has demonstrated that its Smart Store concept can significantly reduce energy consumption across its retail network, with tests showing potential savings of up to 25% per store. The initiative, tested over 18 months in countries including Denmark … Read the full press release

STRABAG Advances Decarbonization Strategy with Science Based Targets Initiative Approval for Emissions Reduction Plan

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its climate goals through 2030, committing to a 42 percent reduction in direct and energy-related emissions and a 25 percent reduction across its value chain. The company’s … Read the full press release

New Bechtle Service Combines Transparent Carbon Accounting With Verified Nature Based Offsetting Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has introduced Bechtle CO₂-Conscious IT, a service that enables customers to offset carbon emissions generated during the manufacture and delivery of IT hardware. Working with climate solutions provider goodcarbon, Bechtle calculates emissions transparently and provides detailed … Read the full press release

Arkema Remains on CDP Climate A List With Strong Progress on Emissions and Water Goals

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has retained its “A” rating in the CDP Climate Change category, securing its place once again on the Climate A List and ranking among the top four percent of companies assessed globally. The group also maintained an … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Earns A Rating From CDP as Sustainability Performance Advances

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse has achieved major sustainability milestones with a top “A” score in the 2025 CDP climate rating and a significantly improved result in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The company’s nine-point increase in the S&P Global CSA … Read the full press release

Fortum Achieves A Score in CDP Climate Assessment, Highlighting Progress Toward Net-Zero and Coal Exit

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has been awarded an A rating in the 2025 CDP Climate Change assessment, improving from its previous A- score and demonstrating strong progress in climate transparency and environmental leadership. The company achieved top marks in 12 out … Read the full press release

GEA Earns Fifth Consecutive CDP A-List Recognition for Climate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been named to CDP’s Climate Action A-List for the fifth consecutive year, placing it among the top performers globally for climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The company achieved above-average scores across all CDP assessment categories, … Read the full press release

JYSK Advances Climate Strategy as Majority of Suppliers Commit to Science Based Targets

(IN BRIEF) JYSK has engaged all of its suppliers in setting science-based climate targets, with suppliers representing 94% of emissions committing to establish SBTi-approved reduction targets by FY28. The retailer’s supplier engagement target, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, … Read the full press release

Bechtle Achieves Science-Based Validation for Its 2050 Net-Zero Targets, Strengthening Long-Term Climate Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its long-term net-zero targets, confirming their alignment with recognised scientific standards. The approval builds on the company’s earlier validated near and mid-term goals and reflects … Read the full press release

Co-op strengthens climate action with RWE through PPA securing clean electricity from Gwynt y Môr wind farm

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Co-op Group have entered a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement that will see Co-op source 33 GWh of renewable electricity annually from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, enough to power around 140 Co-op food stores … Read the full press release

Neumann Bygg strengthens Oslo region presence with eco-friendly Sarpsborg hub for STARK Group

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has strengthened its Norwegian operations with the opening of a flagship branch in Sarpsborg, managed by Neumann Bygg. The 6,300 m² facility is the company’s 20th outlet in Norway and its third in the Oslo region, … Read the full press release

Nexans secures major EIB and InvestEU support to boost electrification projects, recycling capacity and carbon neutrality goals

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved €250 million in financing for Nexans to accelerate its industrial investments and research initiatives between 2024 and 2029, with part of the loan backed by an InvestEU guarantee. The funding will support … Read the full press release