Tag Archives: sustainability

DHL Named FIA Global Logistics Partner for Formula 1, 2 & 3 Events

(IN BRIEF) DHL is now the FIA’s Global Logistics Partner, providing end-to-end support—transport, set-up, and maintenance—for mobile offices, garages, and signaling systems at Formula 1, Formula 2, and Formula 3 races globally. The collaboration highlights sustainability, with seven HVO-fueled trucks … Read the full press release

EIB Lends €20 Million to PulPac to Scale Dry Molded Fiber as Plastic Alternative

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending a €20 million venture-debt loan to PulPac to scale its Dry Molded Fiber technology—an innovative, dry-molding process that converts cellulose fibers into rigid, renewable packaging. Funded under the EU’s InvestEU programme, the financing will … Read the full press release

EIB Group and VEHIS Launch PLN 2.6 Billion Auto-Lease Securitisation to Boost Polish SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and VEHIS have structured a cash securitisation to issue PLN 2.6 billion of auto-lease financing for Polish SMEs and mid-caps. The EIB buys PLN 637 million of senior notes, while EIF guarantees an equivalent amount … Read the full press release

Enagás, NaTran, and Teréga Launch BarMar JV to Build Barcelona–Marseille Hydrogen Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Enagás, NaTran, and Teréga have formed a joint venture—owned 50% by EIH-Enagás, 33.3% by NaTran, and 16.7% by Teréga—to develop the BarMar hydrogen pipeline connecting Barcelona and Marseille, a key component of the EU’s first clean-hydrogen corridor (H2med). … Read the full press release

AFRY Takes 15,000 m² in Skanska’s Solna Link as First Phase Fully Leased

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed AFRY to a 10-year lease for 15,000 m² of office space in Solna Link, fully letting the project’s first phase. Occupancy begins in 2028. The building—next to Solna Station and the future metro—features fitness, meeting, … Read the full press release

Eneco Extends Utrecht Cogeneration Plants to Prevent Grid Overloads

(IN BRIEF) Eneco will extend the lifespans of its two gas-fired cogeneration plants in Utrecht to support the local grid under a three- to nine-year agreement with TenneT and Stedin. Facing maximum capacity and projected overloads by winter 2026–2027, Utrecht’s … Read the full press release

Vantage Secures Financing for Sustainable Frankfurt Data Center with KfW IPEX-Bank Syndicate

(IN BRIEF) Vantage Data Centers will build a highly efficient data center near Frankfurt, financed through a European syndication led by KfW IPEX-Bank with two international banking partners. The facility targets a PUE of ~1.2, operates on 100% renewable energy, … Read the full press release

Atos and APL Data Center Win UGAP Contract to Boost Public-Sector Data-Center Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) UGAP has engaged Atos and APL Data Center under a three-year, renewable contract to provide consulting and project-management assistance for public-sector computer rooms. The partnership delivers technical audits, studies, and hands-on support aimed at optimizing performance, enhancing security, … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Acquires South African MRO Specialist Nordbak to Expand Mining and Infrastructure Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies unit has acquired South African MRO specialist Nordbak, strengthening its growth platform in the mining, infrastructure, and industrial segments. Nordbak’s product range—including linings, backing compounds, and coatings—will be merged with Henkel’s global technology and sustainability … Read the full press release

RWE Switches On 35 MW Langford Solar Farm with Pioneering Hybrid Storage in Devon

(IN BRIEF) RWE energised the 35 MW (AC) Langford Solar Farm in Devon—its first UK solar project—on 2 July 2025. The site, equipped with an innovative 35 MW (AC) hybrid battery storage system, will generate approximately 49,500 MWh per year, … Read the full press release

Wood to Lead Definitive Feasibility Study for Mongolia’s Khalzan Buregtei REE Project

(IN BRIEF) Wood has been selected by MNREC to lead the full feasibility study for the Khalzan Buregtei rare earth elements project, following a 2024 pre-feasibility review. The scope includes detailed design of the concentrator and refinery process plants. The … Read the full press release

Nine Dragons Paper and ANDRITZ Commission Cutting-Edge Hubei Jianli Pulp Mill with High-Efficiency Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nine Dragons Paper has successfully initiated operations at its new Hubei Jianli pulp mill, supplied by ANDRITZ, marking a key advancement in its integrated pulp and paper plant. ANDRITZ provided the complete fiberline, recovery island, evaporation plants, recovery … Read the full press release

IDB and EIB Join Forces in Seville to Ramp Up Co-Financing, Private Investment and EU-Backed Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean

(IN BRIEF) At FfD4 in Seville, the IDB and EIB signed a cooperation agreement to intensify financing and reinforce development impact in Latin America and the Caribbean. The framework focuses on expanding joint sovereign-backed loans, mobilizing private capital through blended … Read the full press release

EIB and WFP Launch Climate-Risk Insurance Partnership in Ethiopia and Expand Food Security Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) During the FfD4 conference in Seville, the EIB announced expanded collaborations with the World Food Programme, the FAO, and the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty to tackle food insecurity, promote sustainable agriculture, and build resilience against climate … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Celebrates Top Suppliers at 21st Group Awards and Unveils “Mission: Possible” Collaboration Forum

(IN BRIEF) In Wolfsburg, Volkswagen AG celebrated its 21st Group Award, honoring ten suppliers whose innovations, resilience, and strategic support have driven the automaker’s performance and future-readiness. The preceding “Mission: Possible” Supplier Management Conference convened 120 key partners to discuss … Read the full press release

E.ON and MM Neuss Launch Europe’s First Fully Automated, Market-Driven CHP Plant

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and MM Neuss have inaugurated a pioneering 22 MW electrical/59 MW thermal CHP plant at the Neuss cartonboard factory. The facility—integrating 91 percent fuel efficiency, market-driven automation via E.ON IQ Energy®, and a hydrogen-ready design—will slash CO₂ … Read the full press release

RWE and KRONOS TITAN Sign PPA for 24.7 MWp Solar Farm to Power Nordenham Site

(IN BRIEF) RWE and KRONOS TITAN have entered a PPA-based collaboration to erect a 24.7 MWp ground-mounted solar farm on a 20 hectare site at KRONOS’s Nordenham facility. With roughly 38,200 photovoltaic modules expected to generate about 22,000 MWh per … Read the full press release

European TSOs Launch Alliance to Drive Innovative Weather-Resilient Grid Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Eight leading European transmission grid operators have established the TSO Innovation Alliance to jointly accelerate innovation in the electricity sector. The Alliance’s first initiative, “Weather and Grid Resilience,” will invite startups to develop data-pooling platforms and real-time probabilistic … Read the full press release

Sweco Deepens Luxembourg Footprint by Acquiring PROgroup and +ImpaKT to Boost Circular Economy Consulting

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has signed agreements to purchase Luxembourg consultancies PROgroup and +ImpaKT, adding approximately 40 experts to its existing local team of 110. PROgroup offers comprehensive project management for sustainable real estate and urban developments based on circular economy … Read the full press release

ScottishPower’s Half Price Weekends Wins Top Award for Transforming Customer Energy Habits

(IN BRIEF) ScottishPower’s “Half Price Weekends” initiative, offering customers 50% off electricity every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, has won the Behaviour Change Campaign of the Year Award at the 2025 UK Green Business Awards. Launched … Read the full press release