(IN BRIEF) Business Finland has provided additional funding to Valio to expand its Food 2.0 research program, which focuses on transforming Finland’s food system through sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. The expansion includes increased financial support for both Valio and its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged agriculture, Annikka Hurme, Business Finland, Business Finland and Valio Strengthen Collaboration to Transform Food Systems Through Technology and Sustainability, circular economy, digitalization, ecosystem, exports, Finland, Food 2.0, food industry, food system, Harri Kallioinen, INNOVATION, production, R&D investment, research program, supply chain, sustainability, technology, Valio, Valio Advances Food 2.0 Initiative with Expanded Funding and Growing Industry Ecosystem
(IN BRIEF) Business Finland has granted €20 million to SSAB to support a five-year research and development program aimed at advancing fossil-free steel production and low-carbon materials. The initiative, Sustainable World through Steels, will bring together over 200 partners across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged advanced materials, Business Finland, Business Finland Backs SSAB’s Strategic Initiative to Build Collaborative Ecosystem for Low-Carbon Steel Solutions, circular economy, decarbonization, digital supply chain, electric steelmaking, EU funding, export growth, Finland, fossil-free steel, industrial ecosystem, industrial innovation, low-carbon steel, Nordic Region, research and development, SSAB, SSAB Launches Multi-Partner Research Program with Public Funding to Advance Decarbonized Steel Production, Steel Industry, steel production, sustainability, Sustainable World through Steels, Tony Harris
(IN BRIEF) Kering has proposed the appointment of Marie-Hélène Chenut and Laurent Kleitman as independent directors to its Board, subject to approval at the May 2026 Annual General Meeting. Both candidates bring extensive experience in the luxury and consumer sectors, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Management, Marketing, Media, Retail
Tagged Annual General Meeting, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, Chanel, corporate governance, Coty, executive appointments, François-Henri Pinault, independent directors, Jean-Pierre Denis, Kering, Kering Announces Planned Board Changes with New Independent Directors and Leadership Transition, Kering Prepares for Board Renewal with New Appointments and Departure of Long-Serving Director, Laurent Kleitman, leadership, luxury industry, LVMH, Mandarin Oriental, Marie-Hélène Chenut, Parfums Christian Dior, sustainability, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, and Masdar have set a new UK offshore wind record with the installation of the first turbine at the East Anglia THREE windfarm, featuring 115-metre blades—the largest ever used in the country. The £4 billion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 115 metre blades, Cadeler, Charlie Jordan, clean energy, Darren Davidson, East Anglia THREE, energy security, Green Energy, Husain Al Meer, Iberdrola, Iberdrola and Masdar Achieve UK Offshore Wind Milestone with Record-Breaking Turbine Installation at East Anglia THREE, Iberdrola and Masdar Drive Offshore Wind Innovation with Record-Setting Turbine Deployment in UK Waters, infrastructure, JOBS, Manufacturing, Masdar, Mikkel Gleerup, Offshore wind, renewable energy, ScottishPower, Siemens Gamesa, Suffolk coast, sustainability, United Kingdom, wind power, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain’s 2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer highlights the increasing importance of resilience and climate adaptation in the construction sector, particularly as extreme weather events become more frequent. While banks and insurers recognize the significance of these factors, their incorporation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Sweden
Tagged adaptation, Asia-Pacific, asset value, banks, carbon reduction, climate resilience, Climate Risk, construction industry, economic value, Europe, extreme weather, financial sector, Financial Sector Urged to Accelerate Support for Climate-Resilient Construction in Latest Industry Barometer, financing models, infrastructure, insurers, investment, New Sustainable Construction Report Calls for Stronger Financial Integration of Climate Resilience Measures, risk management, Saint-Gobain, sustainability, sustainable construction, Sustainable Construction Barometer 2026, Sustainable Construction Observatory
(IN BRIEF) Achmea Real Estate has acquired 128 apartments in Bilthoven for its Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund, marking the fund’s first investment. The company plans to upgrade the properties from energy label D to A/A+ and eventually to Paris … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Real Estate
Tagged Achmea Dutch Residential Impact Fund, Achmea Real Estate, Achmea Real Estate Advances Dutch Housing Transition with Initial Impact Fund Acquisition and Energy Upgrade Plans, Achmea Real Estate Completes First ADRIF Investment with Acquisition of 128 Homes for Sustainability Upgrade in Bilthoven, ADRIF, BAM Wonen, Bilthoven, Boris van der Gijp, climate targets, energy efficiency, energy label A, energy label D, housing upgrade, institutional investors, insulation, Netherlands, Onno Hoff, Paris Proof, rental housing, residential real estate, solar panels, sustainability, sustainable investment
(IN BRIEF) Kering has unveiled its ReconKering strategy, a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at restoring brand desirability, strengthening operational performance, and positioning the Group for long-term leadership in the evolving luxury market. The strategy combines a renewed focus on traditional … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, brand strategy, Brioni, Capital Markets Day, digital transformation, Dodo, fashion houses, Google, Gucci, Kering, Kering Details Comprehensive Plan to Rebuild Performance and Lead the Future of Luxury, Kering Introduces Strategic Roadmap to Navigate Next Phase of Luxury Industry Evolution, Luca de Meo, luxury industry, Pomellato, Qeelin, ReconKering, Saint Laurent, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kering has formed a strategic partnership with ICCF and acquired a minority stake in the fashion group to support the growth of its flagship brand ICICLE. The collaboration combines ICCF’s deep understanding of the Chinese luxury market with … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged accessories, brand development, Chinese luxury market, craftsmanship, fashion industry, Global Expansion, House of Wonders, ICCF, ICICLE, Kering, Kering Expands House of Wonders Initiative with Investment in ICCF and Focus on ICICLE Global Growth, Kering Launches Strategic Collaboration with ICCF to Develop Next Generation Luxury Brand ICICLE, luxury brands, luxury fashion, minority investment, Paris, ready-to-wear, Shanghai, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Scania has expanded its Services 360 portfolio to include battery-electric trucks and used combustion engine vehicles, making its service solutions accessible to a broader range of customers. The updated offering introduces tiered service packages for used vehicles and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Battery Electric Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, digital services, electric trucks, Fleet Maintenance, fleet management, Lars Gustafsson, logistics industry, powertrain services, Scania, Scania Enhances Service Offering with New Solutions for Battery Electric and Pre Owned Trucks, Scania Expands Services 360 Portfolio to Support Electric Trucks and Used Vehicle Customers, Services 360, sustainability, transport industry, used trucks, vehicle services
Europe’s digital sovereignty debate is expanding beyond cloud and AI to include control over existing enterprise IT infrastructure. Structural dependence on non-European vendors persists across hardware, firmware, and long-lived systems. Limited access to updates, repairs, and maintenance raises concerns around … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Industrial, Management, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged circular economy, Cybersecurity, Digital Decade, Digital Markets Act, Digital Services Act, digital sovereignty, enterprise ICT, EU Sovereign Tech Fund, European Green Deal, European Union, EuroStack, firmware access, Free ICT Europe, geopolitical risk, hardware dependency, IT aftermarket, IT asset disposition, IT infrastructure, Jan Hoogstrate, lifecycle control, NIS2 Directive, non EU vendors, refurbishers, right to repair, secondary software markets, software ecosystems, supply chain resilience, sustainability, third party maintenance, vendor lock‑in
Europe’s digital sovereignty challenge extends beyond cloud services to the underlying hardware, software, and firmware layers. Dependence on non-EU vendors limits organisations’ control over updates, repairs, and system lifecycles. Vendor-driven restrictions can force premature upgrades, increasing costs, security risks, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Industrial, Security & Safety, Small Business, Technology
Tagged circular economy, competition policy, Cybersecurity, Digital Decade, digital infrastructure, digital sovereignty, e-waste, enterprise ICT, European Union, firmware access, Free ICT Europe, hardware lifecycle management, IT aftermarket, IT asset disposition, Jan Hoogstrate, lifecycle control, non EU vendors, refurbishers, repair rights, secondary markets, software lifecycle, sustainability, third party maintenance, used software resale, vendor lock‑in
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has helped avoid over 19.2 million tonnes of CO₂e emissions by 2025 through its Eco Smart digital solutions, marking a notable year-on-year increase. More than half of its B2B portfolio is now certified by AENOR, confirming its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Insurance, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, AENOR, Big Data, Brazil, climate change, cloud computing, CO2 emissions, decarbonisation, digital solutions, Eco Smart, energy efficiency, Germany, green transition, IoT, Maya Ormazabal, Spain, sustainability, Telefonica, Telefónica Advances Decarbonisation Through Technology with Growing Adoption of Eco Smart Digital Solutions, Telefónica Expands Impact of Digital Solutions Achieving Over 19 Million Tonnes of Emissions Avoided by 2025, World Economic Forum
(IN BRIEF) More than half of Chileans now support the introduction of congestion charging, according to a recent Ipsos survey, signaling a growing acceptance of smart mobility solutions. Kapsch TrafficCom highlights that the technology required for efficient implementation is already … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Chile, Chile Moves Closer to Congestion Charging as Majority Back Technology Driven Traffic Management Systems, congestion charging, digital infrastructure, electronic tolling, Emissions Reduction, Gothenburg, Ipsos, Kapsch TrafficCom, London, Mauricio Peña, number plate recognition, Public Opinion Shift in Chile Opens Path for Implementation of Advanced Congestion Charging Systems, public transport, Santiago de Chile, Smart Cities, sustainability, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52 million Low Emission Zone project in Castellón de la Plana, Spain, introducing advanced technologies to monitor and manage vehicle access and environmental conditions. The system includes license plate recognition cameras, air and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Air Quality, Castellón de la Plana, digital infrastructure, EcoTrafiX, environmental sensors, EU Next Generation funds, Juan Zamakona, Kapsch TrafficCom, Kapsch TrafficCom Completes Integrated LEZ Project Enhancing Environmental Monitoring and Mobility in Spanish City, Kapsch TrafficCom Delivers Advanced Low Emission Zone System to Support Sustainable Urban Mobility in Castellón de la Plana, LEZ, Low Emission Zone, noise monitoring, OCR cameras, Smart City, Spain, sustainability, traffic management, urban mobility
(IN BRIEF) RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring both a CO₂-reduced steel tower and recyclable rotor blades at its Thor wind farm in Denmark, marking a major step in advancing sustainable wind energy technology. The 1.1 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged circular economy, CO2-reduced steel, Denmark, Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Project Reaches Key Milestone with Innovative Low Carbon Turbine Installation by RWE, energy transition, GreenerTower, Marc Becker, Nordseecluster, Norges Bank Investment Management, Offshore wind, OranjeWind, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energy, RWE, RWE and Siemens Gamesa Introduce Circular Wind Technology in Major Danish Offshore Project Set to Power One Million Homes, Siemens Gamesa, Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, sustainability, Sven Utermöhlen, Thor offshore wind farm, Thorsminde, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has expanded its cycling sponsorship platform by becoming an Official Partner of Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France and its women’s counterpart, building on its existing involvement with the Tour de France. The multi-year agreement, developed in collaboration with Amaury … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Non Profit, Sports, Technology
Tagged Amaury Sport Organisation, brand engagement, cycling sponsorship, global events, Lars Petersson, Mathieu van der Poel, Paris Roubaix Femmes, Paris Roubaix Hauts de France, Pauline Ferrand Prevot, professional cycling, sports marketing, sustainability, Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, VELUX Group, VELUX Group Expands Global Cycling Sponsorship with Official Partnership of Paris Roubaix Races, VELUX Strengthens Presence in Professional Cycling Through New Paris Roubaix Partnership Agreement, Yann Le Moenner
(IN BRIEF) Metso has appointed Jonathan Allen as Chief Growth Officer, effective May 1, 2026, placing him in charge of a broad Business Growth function that includes strategy, M&A, AI, sustainability, and corporate development areas. Allen, who has been with … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, Technology
Tagged AI data analytics, business growth strategy, Chief Growth Officer, Claudia Genin, corporate procurement, global operations, industrial equipment, Jonathan Allen, leadership team, mergers and acquisitions, Metso, Metso Appoints Jonathan Allen as Chief Growth Officer to Lead Global Business Growth and Strategic Development Functions, New Chief Growth Officer Appointment Positions Metso to Advance Strategy Execution and Accelerate Global Expansion, Penn State University, Sami Takaluoma, sustainability, transformation strategy
(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has introduced a €100 million second-generation Skin Care Innovation Fund to expand its venture capital activities and support innovation in skin care. The fund focuses on startups in life sciences, sustainability, AI, and digital health, investing globally … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged artificial intelligence, Ascan Voswinckel, Beiersdorf, Beiersdorf Strengthens Global Innovation Ecosystem with Second Generation Skin Care Investment Fund, biotechnology, corporate venture capital, DePoly, digital health, Gitta Neufang, innovation ecosystem, life sciences, longevity science, Melt and Marble, microbiome research, R&D, S Biomedic, skin care innovation, Skin Care Innovation Fund, sustainability, turbine, venture capital, Vincere Biosciences
(IN BRIEF) DEG, part of KfW Group, reported a strong 2025 financial year with a total business volume of EUR 2.9 billion and significant development impact across emerging markets. Its portfolio supported around 3 million jobs and generated EUR 185 … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged advisory services, business volume, climate finance, CO2 reduction, DEG Deutsche Investitions und Entwicklungsgesellschaft, DEG Reports Strong 2025 Results with Expanded Development Impact and Plans to Scale Investment Commitments by 2030, development finance, development institutions, economic development, emerging markets, ESG, financial results 2025, Global Development, green electricity, impact investing, infrastructure investment, KfW Group, private sector investment, Roland Siller, sustainability, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Dürr AG will host its Open House 2026 from April 21 to 23, presenting a comprehensive suite of innovations aimed at transforming paint shop operations through greater flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability. The hybrid global event will feature live … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology
Tagged Automotive Innovation, automotive manufacturing, Bruno Welsch, CO2 reduction, digitalization, Durr AG, Dürr Unveils Advanced Coating Systems and Smart Manufacturing Solutions for the Paint Shop of the Future, DXQanalyze, DXQcontrol, EcoBell4 HTE, EcoInCure, EcoNextJet, EcoPaintJet Pro, EcoProBooth, EcoQPower, EcoRP4, EcoSmartCure, energy efficiency, hydrogen-free processes, industrial automation, industrial painting, Lars Friedrich, Open House 2026, paint shop technology, RoDip Ezy, SCADA systems, smart factory, sustainability
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