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DNV certifies Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi with MSC and ASC Chain of Custody standards for sustainable seafood sourcing

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications to Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd, presented at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. The certifications guarantee seafood traceability back to sustainable … Read the full press release

DNV validates Hanwha Ocean’s LNG fuel tank innovation with AiP for 16,000 TEU containership design

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for its newly developed high-pressure Type B LNG fuel tank for 16,000 TEU containerships, announced at Gastech 2025. The design increases the vapor pressure limit from 0.7 bar … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens collaboration with Shell to expand use of renewable Bio-LNG across its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for liquefied biomethane, building on their 2023 strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of renewable marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a key role … Read the full press release

InfraVia’s OREIMA sells fully refurbished sustainable office building in Paris’s 2nd district to Ampega Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia’s real estate subsidiary OREIMA has finalized the sale of a landmark office building on Rue de Richelieu in Paris’s 2nd district to Ampega Asset Management GmbH, acting on behalf of an affiliated insurance company and advised by … Read the full press release

CVC remains controlling shareholder as Ahlsell welcomes new institutional investors to accelerate growth

(IN BRIEF) CVC will remain the controlling shareholder in Ahlsell while welcoming a group of new institutional investors to support the company’s next phase of growth. The transaction, closing in Q4 2025, reflects confidence in Ahlsell’s strong performance and proven … Read the full press release

European SMEs to benefit from €65 billion mobilised for energy efficiency under new EIB and EU initiative

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has pledged €17.5 billion to accelerate energy efficiency investments by more than 350,000 European SMEs between 2025 and 2027. Backed by the European Commission, the initiative will nearly double current EIB support and aims to … Read the full press release

European Space Agency selects Sener to contribute to grid fin technologies for Themis reusable rocket project

(IN BRIEF) Sener has secured a role in the European Space Agency’s Themis program, a joint effort with ArianeGroup to develop a reusable rocket demonstrator capable of vertical landing and relaunch. The company’s teams in Poland and Spain will provide … Read the full press release

Metso advances fossil-free steel production with inauguration of Circored hydrogen pre-reduction pilot plant in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Metso has inaugurated its Circored™ pilot plant in Frankfurt to accelerate the shift toward fossil-free steelmaking. The facility operates using hydrogen as the sole reducing agent in a nearly carbon-free process that integrates heating, reduction, gas cleaning, and … Read the full press release

NIB creates new financing structure enabling investors to support ambitious corporate sustainability targets

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has introduced its Sustainability-linked Loans Financing Bond Framework, enabling the issuance of bonds tied to portfolios of sustainability-linked loans that incentivize companies to achieve ambitious environmental performance goals. This framework strengthens NIB’s role in … Read the full press release

Flexam Invest secures €50 million EIF commitment for Kartesia Asset Finance III to boost SME and mid-cap financing in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Flexam Invest has secured a €50 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) in its Kartesia Asset Finance III (KAF III) fund, partially backed by the EU’s InvestEU programme. With this commitment, KAF III has now raised … Read the full press release

Verdantix highlights SGS’s global expertise and partnerships in new guide to ESG due diligence providers

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been featured in the Verdantix Buyer’s Guide: ESG & Sustainability Due Diligence Services (2025), which recognizes leading providers supporting businesses in sustainability and ESG risk management. Verdantix commended SGS for its global reach across 115 countries, … Read the full press release

WinGD calls for urgent regulatory clarity as Global Maritime Forum report confirms readiness of methanol and ammonia fuels

(IN BRIEF) WinGD has endorsed the Global Maritime Forum’s new report, which concludes that methanol and ammonia are ready to move from pilots to large-scale adoption as zero and near-zero emissions fuels. The company highlighted its recent milestone of launching … Read the full press release

New Adriatic Innovation Zone by Terna launches with OpenHUB and OpenLAB to support startups, SMEs, and advanced HVDC research

(IN BRIEF) Terna has inaugurated the Adriatic Innovation Zone in Ascoli Piceno, a new hub designed to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in the Marche region while supporting the energy transition. The facility, developed with local institutions under the leadership of … Read the full press release

M&S brings Australian-inspired Lamingtons to the UK high street in collaboration with Genesis Bakery

(IN BRIEF) M&S has launched Australian-inspired Lamingtons for the first time on the UK high street, created exclusively with its long-term Northern Irish partner Genesis Bakery. Available in Chocolate & Coconut and Caramelised Biscuit varieties, the Lamingtons combine rich chocolate … Read the full press release

M&S showcases Kent fruit growers in new Farm to Foodhall advert promoting quality, sustainability, and family farming

(IN BRIEF) M&S Food has launched a new Farm to Foodhall advert featuring Rochester grower John Myatt and his daughters Alex and Hannah of J. Myatt & Co., who have supplied the retailer with British plums for more than 40 … Read the full press release

Selex Gruppo Commerciale signs renewable energy PPA with Iberdrola to advance decarbonization and energy cost stability in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Selex Gruppo Commerciale has signed a renewable energy purchase agreement with Iberdrola for 1,250 GWh of photovoltaic power, equal to 125 GWh annually from plants with 77 MW of capacity starting in July 2026. The PPA features a … Read the full press release

Pet-Friendly Research Lab and certification systems highlight TÜV Rheinland’s role in shaping sustainable growth of China’s pet economy

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Greater China presented its comprehensive testing and certification solutions for the pet industry at the 27th Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation across the entire value chain. With China’s pet economy … Read the full press release

Amey unveils Nature Positive Strategy to integrate biodiversity into UK infrastructure and services

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched its Nature Positive Strategy, setting out a new framework to embed biodiversity and ecological resilience into the design, delivery, and maintenance of infrastructure projects. The initiative supports the UK’s national priorities on sustainability and reflects … Read the full press release

STRABAG begins turbine installation at 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, Moldova’s largest renewable energy project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG Romania SRL has begun turbine installation at the 140 MW Deleni Wind Farm, the largest renewable facility in Moldova and one of Romania’s most ambitious clean energy projects. Commissioned by PPC Renewables Romania, the wind farm will … Read the full press release