Tag Archives: sustainability

Henkel opens North America Battery Application Center to accelerate EV innovation and showcase solutions at Battery Show 2025

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new North America Battery Application Center in Madison Heights, Michigan, expanding its global footprint of EV battery engineering facilities. Equipped with industrial-scale robotics, the center enables collaborative testing of thermal materials, adhesives, sealants, and … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group to showcase sustainable and digital lighting innovations at Light + Building 2026 in Frankfurt

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel Group will once again participate in Light + Building, the world’s premier trade fair for lighting and building technology, scheduled for March 8–13, 2026 in Frankfurt am Main. Building on its successful 2024 presence, the group will … Read the full press release

NIQ insights empower Cheeky Panda to refine brand strategy and drive growth in the mainstream bamboo tissue market

(IN BRIEF) NIQ has supported Cheeky Panda with data-driven insights into packaging, messaging, and pricing strategies as the bamboo tissue brand seeks to expand its mainstream presence. The research revealed that consumers value product softness and performance above sustainability claims, … Read the full press release

RWE agrivoltaics pilot in Bedburg delivers first year results combining solar generation with farming

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s agrivoltaics demonstration project in Bedburg has delivered promising first results, showing that solar electricity production and crop farming can successfully coexist. Since early 2024, about 6,100 solar modules have generated enough green power for 1,044 German homes … Read the full press release

KPN introduces gamified travel app to make expense claims easier and promote sustainable commuting

(IN BRIEF) KPN has launched a new travel expense app that combines convenience with sustainability by linking expense claims to CO2 emissions insights and gamification. Developed with Reisbalans, the app automatically tracks employees’ travel movements, offering visual feedback and comparisons … Read the full press release

EIB Global introduces €187 million Innovation and Green Transformation Facility to support Western Balkans SMEs

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has announced the Innovation and Green Transformation Facility (IGTF), a €187 million programme combining EIB loans and EU grants to support private sector sustainability and innovation in the Western Balkans. The initiative, aligned with the EU … Read the full press release

EIB supports Joltie with €17.5 million financing to roll out 2,200 EV charging points in Greece and Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved up to €17.5 million in venture debt financing for Joltie SA, a Greek EV charging operator, to install about 2,200 new charging points in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Supported by … Read the full press release

EIB Global drives climate risk management and green finance in North Macedonia through GFS programme

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global is driving the Greening Financial Systems programme in North Macedonia alongside the National Bank of North Macedonia, helping strengthen climate risk management and expand access to green finance. A survey of more than 300 enterprises found … Read the full press release

Amprion to benefit from RWE–Apollo joint venture as €3.2 billion investment supports grid expansion

(IN BRIEF) Amprion has welcomed a new joint venture between RWE and Apollo Global Management that secures €3.2 billion in equity to finance the company’s ambitious grid expansion. The JV will hold RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, with RWE retaining … Read the full press release

MAHLE introduces range extender, ethanol solutions, and smart charging innovations at IAA Mobility 2025

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is presenting a diverse portfolio of production-ready technologies at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, highlighting electrification systems, ethanol-compatible engine components, and smart charging innovations under its strategic framework “Efficiency³.” Key highlights include a range extender system delivering … Read the full press release

STARK Group accelerates climate action with new solar park and validated science-based targets

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has inaugurated a 122-hectare solar park in Eastern Jutland in partnership with Mind Energy, generating 132,000 MWh annually to supply around half of its electricity needs in Denmark. The initiative builds on STARK Group’s climate commitments, … Read the full press release

SEB Kort rebrands Eurocard corporate services under Airplus to strengthen European corporate payments offering

(IN BRIEF) SEB Kort has begun rebranding Eurocard’s corporate services to operate under the Airplus name starting in September 2025. Eurocard will continue as a consumer card, while Airplus becomes SEB Kort’s dedicated brand for corporate payments. The transition follows … Read the full press release

EDF and EIB complete €1 billion financing to modernize Enedis’ grid and integrate renewable energy in France

(IN BRIEF) EDF and the European Investment Bank have finalized the second €500 million tranche of a €1 billion financing package that will fund Enedis’ efforts to strengthen the French electricity grid and expand renewable energy connections. The investment will … Read the full press release

M&S: Dress The Nation returns to ITV with AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay to showcase emerging fashion talent

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer and ITV have announced the return of M&S: Dress The Nation, the popular fashion competition that drew eight million viewers in its first season. Hosted by AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay, the show will see … Read the full press release

Voith and Modern Karton achieve successful start-up of high-speed PM 6 in Zonguldak, boosting containerboard capacity in Turkey and Europe

(IN BRIEF) Voith, Modern Karton, and Harbin Electric International (HEI) have announced the successful start-up of the high-speed PM 6 paper machine and BlueLine stock preparation system at Modern Karton’s Zonguldak facility. Capable of producing up to 640,000 metric tons … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina and Milcobel take next step toward merger with publication of final proposal for member review

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina and Milcobel have published their final merger proposal, outlining legal, financial, and operational details ahead of member consultations this autumn. The merger aims to create a stronger, future-proof dairy cooperative that secures long-term earnings for member farmers, … Read the full press release

CTP secures Siemens Energy as major tenant at CTPark Mülheim with 20,000 sqm lease in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region

(IN BRIEF) CTP has signed a 20,000 sqm lease with Siemens Energy at its new CTPark Mülheim industrial and logistics park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, following a recent agreement with E.ON subsidiary Westenergie. The Siemens Energy site, scheduled for groundbreaking … Read the full press release

AFRY to lead pre-feasibility study for Anglo American’s Sakatti mine in Finland supporting Europe’s critical raw materials strategy

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been contracted to lead the pre-feasibility study for Anglo American’s Sakatti mining project in Finland, a development designed as a highly automated, low-carbon underground mine with minimal surface footprint. The study, due for completion by the … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace expands Connecticut operations with new additive production line for Pratt & Whitney GTF engine components

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its Newington, Connecticut facility with a new additive manufacturing production line for the Fan Case Mount Ring (FCMR), a key component of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines powering Airbus A220 and Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. … Read the full press release

Borealis commits over EUR 100 million to expand polypropylene compounding capacity in Austria to meet rising demand for sustainable materials

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing over EUR 100 million to expand its polypropylene compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria, with a new line set to begin operations in the second half of 2026. The project will significantly increase supply of advanced … Read the full press release