Tag Archives: sustainability

Ahlstrom expands Turin site with advanced molecular filtration media line to meet global demand

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a state-of-the-art molecular filtration media production line at its Turin site, enhancing its leadership in sustainable specialty materials and meeting growing global demand for configurable, high-performance filtration solutions. The new infrastructure features advanced process controls … Read the full press release

VELUX partners with Domea.dk to deliver affordable low-carbon homes under Living Places framework

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group and Domea.dk have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the green transition in Denmark’s affordable housing sector. Through this collaboration, Domea.dk becomes the first non-profit housing organization to test and implement VELUX’s Living … Read the full press release

Maersk christens Berlin Mærsk as largest dual-fuel methanol ship to join its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has named Berlin Mærsk, its 14th dual-fuel methanol container ship, at HHI’s Ulsan facility on 18 June 2025. Part of a six-ship series delivered this year under the Danish flag, Berlin Mærsk retains the Ane Mærsk class … Read the full press release

University of Southampton rises into global top 200 in THE Impact Rankings with strong SDG 17 showing

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton has achieved a top-200 overall ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025 out of 2,318 universities assessed against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with standout performances in Partnerships for the Goals (42nd … Read the full press release

KUKA launches KMR iisy CR AMR for ISO Class 3 cleanrooms in semiconductor fabs

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new KMR iisy CR cleanroom AMR combines a mobile base with the six-axis LBR iisy CR robot arm to deliver certified ISO Class 3 performance for semiconductor and electronics production. Equipped for 11 kg and 15 kg … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to lead pre-engineering of 435 000 tonne per year carbon capture plant in Aarhus

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release

METLEN secures AUD 460 million refinancing for Australian solar farms with leading banks

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has closed a comprehensive refinancing package for its Australian solar portfolio, securing AUD 460 million in new facilities on 23 May 2025 alongside Deutsche Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo and Westpac. The deal refinances six operational solar farms in … Read the full press release

Amazon Becomes First to Use SAF at Ontario Airport in 7,500 Tonne Neste Supply Deal

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,500 tonnes of neat SAF to Amazon Air at San Francisco and Ontario International Airports through 2025, marking Amazon’s first SAF usage at Ontario. The agreement supports Amazon’s 2040 net-zero ambition and leverages Neste’s existing … Read the full press release

ZF Unveils Smart Camera 6, ProAI Supercomputers and ZF Annotate to Power Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF, the global leader in ADAS smart cameras with 30 percent market share, has enhanced its ADAS turnkey portfolio to address software-defined vehicle trends. The new Smart Camera 6 features 8 MP resolution, a 120° field of view … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace to Build Wing Structures for Archer Midnight eVTOL Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has broadened its collaboration with Archer Aviation to include the manufacture and supply of wing structures for the Midnight eVTOL air taxi, in addition to supplying low-voltage EWIS since 2023. Midnight, a four-passenger electric air taxi … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Joins ICEFlight Consortium to Develop Cryogenic Hydrogen Cooling and Power Systems

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has become a core partner in ICEFlight, an Airbus-led consortium under the Dutch “Luchtvaart in Transitie” programme, alongside Cryoworld, Stirling Cryogenics, Futura Composites, NLR, Delft University of Technology, and University of Twente. The collaboration will develop … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Joins One Water Consortium to Lead Europe’s Water Innovation Community Bid

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has joined the One Water consortium as a core partner to bid for the EIT’s new Water Knowledge & Innovation Community. The consortium will address water scarcity, ecosystem degradation, and the development of a circular blue … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Swiss Partnerships with Custom Setra Double-Decker for Gössi and High-Tech ComfortClass Coach for Zerzuben

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses’ Setra brand has delivered two premium coaches to Swiss operators Gössi Carreisen and Zerzuben Touristik. Gössi marks its golden anniversary with a bespoke S 531 DT double-decker—featuring founder-inspired styling, 78 seats, club tables, a panoramic glass … Read the full press release

Delivery Hero and Allied for Startups Team Up to Drive EU Scale-Up Policy Reform

(IN BRIEF) Delivery Hero has joined forces with Allied for Startups to promote policies that bolster Europe’s tech scale-ups. Drawing on Delivery Hero’s track record as a leading “founder factory,” the collaboration will pinpoint regulatory and funding challenges, channel entrepreneurial … Read the full press release

Siemens and COIMA Transform Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a Smart, Low-Carbon Commercial Hub

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and COIMA have revamped Milan’s Pirelli 35 into a state-of-the-art smart building, achieving a 60 percent reduction in energy use and cutting 2,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually. Central to this upgrade is the Desigo … Read the full press release

Wood and TendrillWood JV to Lead Five-Year Brownfield EPC Initiatives for Brunei Shell

(IN BRIEF) Wood and its JV partner Tendrill have secured a five-year contract—with a two-year extension option—to provide comprehensive brownfield EPC services for Brunei Shell Petroleum’s offshore and onshore facilities. The agreement entrusts the TendrillWood JV with full-cycle project delivery, … Read the full press release

BAM Powers Princess Alexia Viaduct Project with On-Site Electric Charging Hub

(IN BRIEF) BAM Infra Nederland has established an on-site electric charging station—fed by a Stedin 23 kV supply—to power battery-electric construction equipment for the Princess Alexia Viaduct on Maasvlakte 2. The move fulfills sustainable tender criteria, enabling emission-free operation of … Read the full press release

New SGS Service Empowers Food Operators with Global Food-Waste Certification

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification—a third-party audited program aligned with UN SDG 12.3—to help food service providers cut waste, improve efficiency, and showcase sustainability leadership. The service includes gap assessments, customized onboarding, global audit … Read the full press release

SGS Partners with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to Certify Sustainability in Food Service

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with The PLEDGE on Food Waste to offer certification and independent audits to food service providers under a framework of seven pillars and 95 criteria that address every step from procurement to disposal. This initiative … Read the full press release

WinGD to Power Trafigura’s New Ammonia-Fuelled Gas Carriers with X-DF-A Engines

(IN BRIEF) WinGD will provide four six-cylinder 6X52DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines—each with high-pressure SCR—to power 45,000 m³ medium gas carriers being built by HD Hyundai Mipo for Trafigura. The order highlights ammonia’s growing role in decarbonizing shipping. X-DF-A engines have demonstrated … Read the full press release