Tag Archives: sustainability

Logicor Leases 40,000 sqm Tarragona Logistics Hub to Danish Retailer Normal, Strengthening Catalonia’s Role as a Key Southern Europe Distribution Centre

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has leased its 40,000 sqm logistics hub in El Pla de Santa María (Tarragona) to Danish retailer Normal, marking the company’s first logistics centre outside Denmark. The facility will serve as a key distribution point for Spain, … Read the full press release

ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley Project Receives Expert Support from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus Programme

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley project has been selected to receive advisory support through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus programme, strengthening its pathway toward commercial development and final investment decision. The initiative, developed with over 30 partners, aims … Read the full press release

Leicestershire Universities Invite Local Innovators to Tackle Community Challenges Through Funded Research Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, and De Montfort University are inviting local residents to apply for paid research opportunities under the Collaboratory Research Hub, which aims to connect academic research with real-world community challenges in Leicester, Leicestershire, … Read the full press release

Kemira Secures NIB Financing to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Biomaterials Production with IFF Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has approved a EUR 50 million, 10-year loan to Kemira for constructing a new biomaterials production facility in Finland. The project, jointly developed with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), will produce bio-based alpha-glucans … Read the full press release

UK Government Selects Egis to Provide Expert Analysis for Next-Generation Nuclear and Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Egis in the UK has been appointed to the UK government’s Defra Nuclear Energy Regulatory Justification Services Framework, becoming an approved provider of technical expertise to assess the environmental and social impacts of new nuclear technologies. Leveraging decades … Read the full press release

L’Oréal Acquires Creed and Secures Long-Term Beauty Licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga in Strategic Partnership with Kering

(IN BRIEF) Kering and L’Oréal have entered into a €4 billion strategic alliance that will reshape the luxury beauty and wellness sectors. The agreement includes L’Oréal’s acquisition of the House of Creed, long-term exclusive beauty and fragrance licenses for Gucci, … Read the full press release

New SGS DIGITAL TRUST Initiative Integrates Global Services to Support Safer, Smarter Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched SGS DIGITAL TRUST, a unified global framework that integrates its wide range of digital trust services into a single structured model. Built around four pillars—Connected Products & Technologies, Digital Services & Infrastructure, Data & Artificial … Read the full press release

Holcim to Acquire Xella, Strengthening Its Leadership in Sustainable Building Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release

New Gossau Hub Enhances FedEx Express Swiss Post’s Capacity and Sustainable Growth in Eastern Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post has officially opened its new logistics hub in Gossau, St. Gallen, consolidating operations from Wängi and Münchwilen into a single, more efficient site. The 14,500-square-meter facility, which increases handling capacity by more than 30 … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Grenergy’s Renewable Ambitions in Chile with Key Role in Financing One of Latin America’s Largest Hybrid Plants

(IN BRIEF) DNV has acted as the market consultant for Grenergy’s $270 million financing of the Elena hybrid solar and storage project in Chile’s Antofagasta region. Combining 77 MW of solar PV with a 430 MW/3.5 GWh battery system, the … Read the full press release

SGS Approved as Validation and Verification Body Under Cercarbono Program to Strengthen Transparency in Carbon Markets

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been officially approved as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under the Cercarbono Voluntary Certification Program, allowing it to validate and verify climate change mitigation projects that meet strict global standards. This approval enables SGS to … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens Role in Blue Dot Network to Promote Sustainable, Inclusive, and Investment-Ready Infrastructure Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) SGS is advancing its collaboration with the Blue Dot Network (BDN), a global initiative backed by governments and over 200 partners worldwide, to promote quality infrastructure that meets internationally recognized sustainability standards. As an accredited certifier, SGS evaluates … Read the full press release

SGL Carbon Expands Safety Awareness Through Global Workshops on Hazardous Materials and Emergency Readiness

(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon hosted its 4th Global Safety Day across all sites, emphasizing the safe handling of hazardous substances through workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations. This year’s event highlighted essential safety topics such as labeling, storage, PPE usage, and … Read the full press release

Portuguese Fire Monitoring System Developed by REN and University of Coimbra Wins 2025 Gartner Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Natureye, an intelligent wildfire prevention and monitoring platform developed jointly by REN and ADAI at the University of Coimbra, has been recognised at the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards as one of the most impactful projects in … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Strengthen STEM Education for Girls in Mexico to Bridge Gender Gaps in Science and Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a nationwide effort in Mexico to close the gender gap in STEM education. Over 6,000 children and adolescents in more than 300 schools have benefited from the programme, which … Read the full press release

AFRY to Design Track and Catenary Upgrades for Sweden’s Western Main Line Between Stockholm and Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been selected by the Swedish Transport Administration to design key upgrades to the Western Main Line, Sweden’s crucial rail link between Stockholm and Gothenburg. The project includes full track renewal and modernization of the catenary system … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Unveils GreenPod Home, a Breakthrough Home-Compostable Fiber Solution for Coffee Pods

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced GreenPod Home, a pioneering fiber-based coffee pod solution that is officially certified OK compost HOME by TÜV Austria. The innovation allows consumers to compost their used coffee pods at home, ensuring full biodegradability without toxic … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands Partnership with Siemens and Capgemini to Drive Decarbonization Across Key Manufacturing Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Airbus have signed a strategic contract to decarbonize Airbus’ key industrial sites in the U.S. and U.K., supported by Capgemini. The initiative, part of Airbus’ broader effort to reduce its environmental footprint, targets a 20% reduction … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner with Airbus to Decarbonize Industrial Sites in the U.S. and UK by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has joined forces with Siemens and Capgemini to decarbonize four of its major industrial sites in the U.S. and UK as part of an ambitious program targeting a 20% reduction in energy use and an 85% reduction … Read the full press release

BASF Expands NOR-HALS Platform with Launch of Tinuvin NOR 600, a Next-Generation Light Stabilizer for PVC and Polyolefin Applications

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release