Tag Archives: sustainability

STRABAG, Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure secure £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct upgrade to protect water supply for North West England

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE, working with Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure, has achieved financial close on the £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The project will upgrade the 110-kilometre aqueduct that carries water from the Lake District to Greater Manchester, … Read the full press release

Wood to deliver project management consultancy for Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant under $18 million contracts

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured $18 million in contracts to provide project management consultancy for Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and terminal facility, part of the Ceyhan project in Adana province. Deploying more than 70 experts, Wood will oversee EPC works … Read the full press release

Webuild and Fisia Italimpianti complete Lot 2 of Riachuelo System, delivering Latin America’s largest wastewater treatment plant

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti and its partners have delivered Lot 2 of the Riachuelo System to AySA in Buenos Aires, completing the most advanced wastewater treatment plant in Latin America. Supported by the World Bank, the project … Read the full press release

RWE commissions Aldenhoven wind farm to power 24,000 households and invests in further turbines near Düren-Merken

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned the Aldenhoven wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring six 5.7 MW turbines on recultivated land at the Inden opencast mine, with the capacity to power 24,000 households. The project will provide up to €150,000 annually … Read the full press release

KWS and United Beet Seeds settle global disputes to focus on advancing sugarbeet resistance breeding

(IN BRIEF) KWS and United Beet Seeds have resolved all global patent and trade secret disputes concerning sugarbeet resistance traits for Cercospora and rhizomania. The settlement concludes all proceedings and enables both companies to concentrate on advancing their business priorities … Read the full press release

SFC Energy secures CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance across Canada

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has received a CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies in Canada for EFOY Pro 2800 fuel cells and methanol cartridges to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance systems. Latium integrates SFC’s clean energy technology with … Read the full press release

Lindner Group unveils F90 Drop-Slide Metal Fire Protection Ceiling combining sustainability, fire safety, and easy maintenance

(IN BRIEF) The Lindner Group has introduced the F90 Drop-Slide Metal Fire Protection Ceiling, a recyclable ceiling system that delivers high fire resistance, sustainability, and practicality. Certified with EPD and UPD, the system achieves EI90 protection from above and EI60 … Read the full press release

Prime Capital grows sustainable infrastructure debt fund to €130m with EIF’s €30m commitment under InvestEU

(IN BRIEF) Prime Capital AG has expanded its Prime Sustainable Infrastructure Debt Fund (PSIDEF) to €130 million after securing a new €30 million commitment from the European Investment Fund under the InvestEU programme. The Article 9 fund focuses on financing … Read the full press release

DNV to provide owner’s engineering expertise for 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in South Korea

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a two-year contract with Kolon Global Corporation to provide owner’s engineering services for the 400MW Wando Jangbogo Offshore Wind Project in Jeollanam-do, Korea. The project is one of the largest offshore wind initiatives in the … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval brings global industry and academia together in Lund for ESS Innovation Day 2025 on neutron science applications

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is hosting ESS Innovation Day 2025 on 19 August in Lund, Sweden, an event that unites research directors from leading companies and universities to explore how neutron science from the European Spallation Source (ESS) can help … Read the full press release

National Grid connects UK’s largest battery at Tilbury substation, powering up to 680,000 homes

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has connected the UK’s largest battery storage system, the 300MW Thurrock Storage project developed by Statera Energy, to its transmission network at Tilbury substation in Essex. With 600MWh of capacity, the facility can power up to … Read the full press release

Borealis enables STABILO to cut carbon emissions in iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 with Bornewables polypropylene

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has supplied Bornewables™ polypropylene to STABILO, enabling the integration of renewable-based materials into the iconic Point 88 and Pen 68 pens. The collaboration, facilitated by Gehr, allows STABILO to cut carbon emissions without compromising on performance or … Read the full press release

Merck and mantro establish EdiMembre spin-out in Massachusetts to scale edible membrane tech for alternative proteins

(IN BRIEF) Merck and mantro GmbH have established EdiMembre, Inc., a Massachusetts-based Deep Tech spin-out dedicated to advancing the alternative protein sector through Merck’s edible membrane technology. Designed to enable scalable production of structured cultivated meat and plant-based products, the … Read the full press release

RWE secures approval for two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia to supply over 11,000 households with clean energy

(IN BRIEF) RWE has won two new solar projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, securing development rights for the 17.2 MWp Manheimer Bucht solar farm in the Rhein-Erft district and a 19.9 MWp expansion of its ongoing A44n motorway photovoltaic project. Together, … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Achieves Top CDP Supplier Engagement Rating for Leadership in Climate Action and Sustainable Procurement

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been awarded an A score in the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment for its leadership in sustainable procurement and climate action. The evaluation recognizes companies that set high standards in governance, Scope 3 emissions management, and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Funds Restoration of Sri Lanka’s Budunwela Forest Corridor to Protect Wildlife and Support Communities

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is partnering with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society’s PLANT initiative to restore the 24-acre Budunwela forest corridor in Sri Lanka, a vital route for elephants and other wildlife. Running from September 2024 to August 2025, … Read the full press release

BASF Finalises $11.2 Billion Transfer of Wintershall Dea’s Global E&P Business to Harbour Energy Ahead of Schedule

(IN BRIEF) BASF has completed the sale of Wintershall Dea’s international E&P operations, excluding Russia, to Harbour Energy plc ahead of schedule after securing all regulatory approvals. The $11.2 billion deal includes cash payments, Harbour shares, and the transfer of … Read the full press release

BASF Champions Sustainability with Glasurit 100 Line at WorldSkills Lyon as Japan’s Yuto Hoshino Wins Gold

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Glasurit 100 Line took centre stage at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, where the company, as the exclusive global industry partner for the Car Painting skill, supported 23 finalists with premium automotive refinish products and expert … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils Affordable AI-Powered T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2 for Everyday Assistance Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched its AI-phone (T Phone 3) and AI-tablet (T Tablet 2), both powered by the Perplexity Assistant to help users with everyday tasks such as scheduling, translation, travel planning, shopping, and entertainment recommendations. Available from … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils aContact Tire Range for Autonomous Fleets, Debuting in Las Vegas and San Francisco

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its aContact tire line, designed specifically for autonomous vehicle fleets, with initial deployment in US cities including Las Vegas and San Francisco. The tires combine safety, durability, and efficiency, offering features such as robust sidewalls, … Read the full press release