Tag Archives: transition

Transition at Le Livre de Poche: Audrey Petit to Lead as Managing Director

(IN BRIEF) Audrey Petit, currently the Editorial Director of Le Livre de Poche, is set to become the new Managing Director as Béatrice Duval steps down from her role, effective March 31, 2024. Duval, who has led the publishing house … Read the full press release

Barclays Intensifies Climate Commitment with New Climate Change Statement and Transition Finance Framework

(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its dedication to addressing climate change by releasing a revised Climate Change Statement and unveiling a Transition Finance Framework. The updated statement outlines stringent measures, including restrictions on financing for certain energy projects and requirements for … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Joins Global Effort at COP28 to Accelerate Transition to Net-Zero Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, as part of the Swedish delegation to COP28, is actively participating in discussions and collaborations to expedite the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. The company’s focus revolves around the systemic shift in key industries, including … Read the full press release

Equinor and RWE Enter 5-Year Natural Gas Supply Agreement to Foster Energy Security and Transition

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and RWE have signed a new supply agreement for natural gas, covering a period of five years starting in October. The agreement entails the supply of 10 to 15 terrawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, strengthening … Read the full press release

RWE and Equinor Forge Long-Term Natural Gas Supply Deal to Bolster Energy Security and Transition

(IN BRIEF) RWE, an energy company based in Germany, has signed a new supply agreement with Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, for natural gas. The agreement spans five years, starting in October, with an annual volume ranging from 10 to … Read the full press release

Trust in AI Essential for Advancing Energy Transition, DNV Report Finds

(IN BRIEF) A DNV report highlights that trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial factor in its effective use for accelerating the energy transition. While AI is being utilized in the energy sector, companies remain cautious due to new … Read the full press release

DHL Global Forwarding Announces Leadership Transition: Max Sauberschwarz to Succeed Thomas Mack as EVP Air Freight

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has announced changes in its global leadership team. Thomas Mack, the current Executive Vice President Air Freight, will transition into a Senior Advisor role and continue reporting to CEO Tim Scharwath. After a transition period, … Read the full press release

Former Enel CEO Francesco Starace Appointed Partner at EQT Infrastructure

Former Enel CEO Francesco Starace Appointed Partner at EQT Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Francesco Starace, former CEO and General Manager of Enel, one of the world’s largest energy utility companies, has been appointed as a Partner within the EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team. EQT, a global investment organization, is excited to welcome … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp supports open and honest debate on Dutch energy transition through Studio Energie partnership

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company, Lightsource bp, has announced its partnership with Dutch energy podcast, Studio Energie, as a “friend of the show.” The weekly podcast is hosted by Remco de Boer, a prominent researcher in the Dutch energy and … Read the full press release

SEB Investment Outlook: 2021 seen as a year of strong recovery however the outlook for 2022 is less clear

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (STO: SEB-A) (SEB), a Swedish financial group leader on the Nordic market, has announced the release of its Investment Outlook November 2021 which sees the end of a year … Read the full press release

Aegon to transition its EUR 156 billion general account investment portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 2-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced it has committed to transition its EUR 156 billion general account investment portfolio to net-zero greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

AFRY to become a global partner for implementation and integrations of OptiCept Technologies’ systems and technology

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY (STO: AF-B), Swedish-Finnish engineering, consulting and design company active in energy, industry, infrastructure and IT and OptiCept Technologies (FRA: 725), Lund based provider of technological solutions for the food and plant industry, … Read the full press release

New LeasePlan white paper on why it’s time to transition to e-LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles) fleet

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 3-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — International automobile leasing and fleet management company LeasePlan unveils key findings on its new reaserch, “Why it’s time to transition to an e-LCV fleet.” According to LeasePlan white paper, Zero-emission deliveries are set … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to build the connection and the transmission of electricity between its 700 MW wind farm and the TenneT Hollandse Kust Zuid Alpha offshore platform

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 15-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Grid operator TenneT and wind farm developer Vattenfall have signed agreements for the construction of an offshore grid connection for the Hollandse Kust Zuid I and II wind farms. The agreements concern the … Read the full press release

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) report: full decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors is possible, making ambitious climate objectives achievable

New report on net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from hard-to-abate sectors published by ETC today Report shows that net-zero GHG emissions are technically and financially possible ETC commissioners are leading figures from industry, investors, not-for-profit organisations and academics, including EBRD Managing … Read the full press release