Tag Archives: sustainability

PATRIZIA Appoints Ker Gilchrist to Lead £5 Billion UK Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has appointed real estate veteran Ker Gilchrist as Head of Investment Management UK. Gilchrist will manage PATRIZIA’s £5 billion+ UK portfolio, set investment strategy and lead deal sourcing. With over 30 years’ experience—including directing the Welput office fund at … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins €20 Million Insulation Framework to Enhance Efficiency at Antwerp Refinery

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a five‑year, €20 million+ insulation services contract at a major oil refinery in Antwerp, deepening a ten‑year relationship with a top global oil and gas firm. The scope includes pipe insulation replacement, tank insulation and … Read the full press release

Baladna and Algeria Partner with GEA for €170 Million Mega Dairy Farm and Milk Powder Plant

(IN BRIEF) Baladna, the Algerian Government and GEA have inked a €140–170 million agreement to construct the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder facility in Adrar, Algeria. Scheduled to break ground in 2026 and begin milk powder production by … Read the full press release

Vonovia Joins ATechX Accelerator to Co‑Innovate Smart Living, Energy and IoT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vonovia SE has become a strategic partner of ATechX, Aroundtown’s accelerator that pairs startups with industry leaders to co-develop solutions for the real estate sector. Leveraging its management of over 500,000 apartments across Germany, Sweden and Austria, Vonovia will … Read the full press release

Continental Survey Reveals How Fleet Operators in UK, France and Germany Differ on Digital and Sustainability Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s “The Future of Fleets” study, surveying 850 managers across Europe and North America, reveals that 76 percent of fleets face rising operating costs and 46 percent fear broader economic threats. The research illuminates marked differences in each country’s appetite … Read the full press release

Boskalis & Allseas Win €1.2 Billion Contract to Build Taiwan’s Second Yongan–Tongxiao Offshore Gas Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Boskalis and Allseas have formed a 50/50 consortium that will deliver CPC Corporation Taiwan’s second offshore gas pipeline, YT2, valued at approximately €1.2 billion. The project entails designing, constructing, installing and pre‑commissioning a 232 km, 36‑inch pipeline running parallel to the existing … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Earns Platinum EcoVadis Rating, Joining the Top One Percent of Global Companies

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has been awarded EcoVadis’s highest Platinum rating, ranking it in the top 1 percent of over 130,000 evaluated companies. The accolade affirms the strength of Tetra Pak’s sustainability management across environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and procurement. Anchored … Read the full press release

M&S Pioneers One‑Year Quality Assurance on Every Piece of Kids’ Clothing Across the UK High Street

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has become the first UK high street retailer to offer a full one‑year quality guarantee on all children’s clothing (excluding footwear and accessories), promising refunds within 365 days if items fail to meet its high standards. … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Snam with €264 Million Loan for Expanding Italy’s Biomethane Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €264 million loan to Snam to construct 240 km of new pipelines aimed at integrating biomethane production into Italy’s national gas transmission system. The initial €140 million tranche has been … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Belgian Ties with Opening of Dedicated Brussels Office Led by Torsten Brand

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has established a dedicated country office in Brussels to enhance its strategic support for Belgium’s public and private sectors. Headed by Torsten Brand, a senior EIB banker and Belgian-German national, the new … Read the full press release

Iberdrola and Echelon Launch Europe’s Largest Energy‑Data Centre Joint Venture with 144 MW Madrid Sur Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and Echelon Data Centres have entered the largest binding energy‑to‑data‑centre agreement in Europe, forming a joint venture to build and operate hyperscale facilities in Spain. Iberdrola will own 20 percent, providing land with grid connections and round‑the‑clock clean … Read the full press release

UK Raises AR7 CfD Strike‐Price Caps to £113/MWh Offshore and £271/MWh Floating Wind, Says WindEurope

(IN BRIEF) The UK has increased strike‑price caps for its AR7 CfD auction to £113/MWh for fixed‑bottom offshore wind, £271/MWh for floating offshore wind, and £92/MWh for onshore and remote island wind, all indexed to 2024 prices. WindEurope director Viktoriya … Read the full press release

Borealis Introduces Borcycle CWT120CL with 85 Percent PCR Content for High‑Performance Flexible Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Borealis launches Borcycle™ CWT120CL, a recycled linear low‑density polyethylene containing 85 percent post‑consumer content, tailored for non‑food flexible packaging. Manufactured at Ecoplast’s Wildon plant using Erema’s Intarema® extrusion system, the grade benefits from advanced purification—Counter Current preconditioning, dual‑stage filtration, … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Leads Globally in Driver Safety Recognition as Thousands Achieve GreenRoad Fleet Elite Status

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has once again led the global rankings in GreenRoad’s Fleet Elite safety and efficiency programme, with 4,602 of its UK bus drivers achieving Fleet Elite status in 2024—the highest of any organisation worldwide. Nearly 700 drivers received … Read the full press release

RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management Reach Key Milestone with First Foundation Installed at Nordseecluster

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management have marked a significant milestone in their joint Nordseecluster offshore wind project with the installation of the first monopile foundation approximately 50 km off the coast of Juist, Germany. Each foundation, weighing … Read the full press release

Zalando and ZEOS Panel Reveals How Brands Can Build Profitability Through Customer Value and Logistics Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Leaders from Zalando and ZEOS convened for a strategic panel discussion exploring how fashion and lifestyle brands can drive profitability amid market disruption. Key themes included a shift in consumer values toward quality and purpose, the evolution of … Read the full press release

ISS Expands Beverage Client Contract Across Iberia and Nordics

(IN BRIEF) ISS is set to enhance its longstanding relationship with a leading global beverage company by signing a five‑year deal beginning January 2026. The contract, which already covers cleaning in Spain, will expand to include technical maintenance, reception, greenery, … Read the full press release

EIB grants €120 million to AGSM AIM to modernise Veneto power grids and support REPowerEU goals

(IN BRIEF) EIB and AGSM AIM signed a €120 million loan to strengthen and modernise electricity grids in Vicenza, Verona and Grezzana. Implemented by V-RETI S.p.A., the investment will enhance efficiency, resilience and sustainability, supporting EU decarbonisation, digitalisation and REPowerEU … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses unveils Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, NMC4 batteries for eCitaro and Omniplus Charge infrastructure services at Busworld Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) At Busworld Europe 2025 in Brussels, Daimler Buses will present eight vehicles indoors (plus three outside) and spotlight major advances in electromobility, safety and digital services. Headlining the lineup is the all-electric Mercedes‑Benz eIntouro, offered in two lengths … Read the full press release

MAHLE champions technology diversity and unveils Efficiency³ innovations while urging EU CO₂ rule overhaul

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is doubling down on “technology diversity,” arguing hybrids, range extenders and renewable fuels must complement BEVs to slash transport emissions quickly. CEO Arnd Franz urged a fast revision of EU CO₂ rules to include sustainable ICEs and … Read the full press release