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AFRY Supports Development of Stockholm’s New Nobel Center with Energy and Sustainability Expertise

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is playing a key role in the development of the new Nobel Center in central Stockholm, a public venue for science, literature, and peace scheduled to open in 2031. Involved since the planning phase began in 2022, … Read the full press release

Henkel marks 150 years with “Future? Ready!” anniversary campaign highlighting innovation, responsibility and employee engagement

(IN BRIEF) Henkel will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 under the motto “Future? Ready!”, marking a century and a half of transformation from a small German detergent producer into a global consumer and industrial goods group. The anniversary focuses … Read the full press release

Papendal and Eneco eMobility Strengthen Sustainable Sports Infrastructure with Major EV Charging Plaza Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Papendal and Eneco eMobility have opened a charging plaza with 59 new EV charging stations at the Papendal Olympic Training Centre, supporting athletes, employees, and visitors in making the switch to electric mobility. Developed and operated by Eneco … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Completes Burotec Integration to Expand Inspection, Engineering, and Safety Services in Non-Regulated Markets

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has completed the full integration of Burotec, a Spanish company specializing in inspection, engineering, and safety services, following its acquisition in October 2023. The integration expands TÜV Rheinland’s service portfolio in non-regulated markets and strengthens its … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers a Next-Generation Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer CEER

(IN BRIEF) Dürr is constructing a state-of-the-art, sustainable paint shop for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand, bringing the Paint Shop of the Future concept fully into operation for the first time. The modular facility replaces traditional rigid lines … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125 Years with Nationwide Cultural and Social Programme Across Spain

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release

Ramboll strengthens global water practice by adding 500 specialists through Envidan deal

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has agreed to acquire Envidan, adding around 500 specialists and significantly strengthening its global water practice, particularly across Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The deal expands Ramboll’s expertise in water and wastewater treatment, climate adaptation, water infrastructure and … Read the full press release

CDP Awards Outokumpu Top Climate Rating for Low-Carbon Stainless Steel and Emissions Cuts

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been named to CDP’s Climate Change A List, earning the highest possible score for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The assessment recognises the company’s strong governance, ambitious science-based targets, and progress in delivering low-carbon … Read the full press release

DNV Highlights Final Revision Phase of Updated ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard

(IN BRIEF) DNV has confirmed that ISO 14001:2026 has entered the final stage of revision with the release of the Final Draft International Standard, ahead of expected publication in April 2026. The updated standard introduces moderate changes focused on clarifying … Read the full press release

Covestro confirms new Supervisory Board Chairman after completion of XRG strategic partnership

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has announced a change in leadership on its Supervisory Board following the completion of its strategic partnership with XRG. Dr. Rainer Seele was elected Chairman on 18 December 2025 and assumed the role on 20 December, succeeding … Read the full press release

New Serravalle Pistoiese logistics project reinforces Logicor’s long-term strategy in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos have acquired a 72,000-square-metre site in Serravalle Pistoiese, Tuscany, for the development of a new logistics hub that will strengthen Logicor’s regional presence. Acquired through the Logicor-sponsored Mazer fund managed by Kryalos, the site benefits … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell and EIB Group Deploy Capital Market Instruments to Support SMEs, Agriculture and Flood Resilience in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has partnered with Banco Sabadell on a €822.5 million financing operation that is expected to unlock around €1.8 billion for Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. Structured through a mortgage bond and a securitisation transaction, the initiative … Read the full press release

EU Funded Project ELECTRO Taps Borealis Expertise to Transform Hard to Recycle Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is a key partner in Project ELECTRO, an EU-funded initiative developing electrified chemical recycling technologies to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-value olefins using renewable electricity. Drawing on its expertise in chemical recycling and polyolefins, Borealis leads … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Secures Second Consecutive CDP Leadership Score Highlighting Strong Climate Performance

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has earned a Leadership score of A- in the 2025 CDP Climate Change disclosure for the second year in a row, recognising its consistent progress in reducing emissions and strengthening climate governance. Alongside the climate score, the … 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

Iberdrola’s €350 Million Tâmega Wind Project Accelerates Portugal’s Clean Energy Expansion and Industrial Development

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has begun assembling turbines for the new Tâmega Wind Farm, which will become Portugal’s largest wind installation with 274 MW of capacity, 38 Vestas 7.2 MW turbines, and annual generation of 601 GWh. The €350 million project … Read the full press release

Joop van Zanten B.V. Joins SSAB’s High-Strength Steel Fabricator Network as Initiative Debuts in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has officially launched its Strenx® Certified Fabricator network in the Netherlands, naming Joop van Zanten B.V. as the first Dutch company to join. The programme recognises fabricators with demonstrated excellence in producing high-strength steel components and provides … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Airbus and Barry Callebaut collaborate on Starling-powered forest risk monitoring across global supply chain

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is supporting Barry Callebaut with satellite surveillance of its global cocoa supply chain using the Starling geospatial monitoring system. The solution provides high-resolution imagery and AI-powered forest change detection to track deforestation risks and … Read the full press release

Bilfinger drives decarbonization progress at Fortum CHP plant with biomass transition and P2H integration

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a key milestone in Fortum’s €100 million modernization of its Częstochowa CHP plant in Poland as part of the company’s move away from fossil fuels. Under a contract awarded in 2024, Bilfinger is providing full … Read the full press release