Actualités sur Environment

Fondazione MAIRE

RESULTS OF THE MAIRE FOUNDATION STUDY AT COP29 IN BAKU: PEOPLE IN AZERBAIJAN AND KAZAKHSTAN AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Milan/Baku (ots) - - 55% of Azerbaijani respondents say that the energy transition is a priority, in line with European countries - 64% of Azerbaijani respondents (more than the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and India) and 53% in Kazakhstan (more than Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States and China ...

Ayvens

ALD Automotive I LeasePlan Switzerland unveils new global mobility brand

Sustainable Markets Initiative

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE UNVEILS SUPPORT TO COMMONWEALTH MEMBER STATES AT CHOGM

Apia, Samoa (ots/PRNewswire) - In support of His Majesty King Charles III's visits to Australia and Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), SMI launches further support for Commonwealth Member States - Pacific Hub launched in Australia to enhance alignment of industry, finance and country efforts to accelerate delivery on global climate and ...

Sustainable Markets Initiative

REPORT OUTLINES GROUNDBREAKING ROADMAP TO ACCELERATE DECARBONSATION OF BUILDINGS BY BRIDGING 'SPLIT INCENTIVE' GAP

New York (ots/PRNewswire) - - Split incentives occur when the landlords and building developers investing in energy efficiency upgrades do not directly benefit from their investment, though tenants enjoy lower energy costs. - The report by the SMI's Sustainable Buildings Transition Hub outlines challenges, solutions ...

Sustainable Markets Initiative

AI TOOL LAUNCHED TO PROTECT NATURE DURING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

New York (ots/PRNewswire) - - SMI Nature Risk Tool uses data and AI to inform infrastructure projects, promoting sustainable development and environmental protection. - Can analyse land anywhere in the world, offering expert-reviewed descriptions of habitats and biomes. - Identifies protected species early in the site selection phase, allowing for protective measures to be integrated into development plans. - Successfully ...

KIA Europe

Kia Charge: the smartest way to charge your Kia now has 800,000 charging points

Frankfurt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Kia Charge offers access across Europe to more than 800,000 charging points, a 10% increase on Q2 2024 and a 39% on Q2 2023 - Kia Charge enables Kia customers to easily charge their vehicle with a one-stop charging solution - 41% of customers have registered into Kia Charge in 2024 Kia Charge is the company's one-contract service ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Nanoplastics put stress on trees and impair photosynthesis

Bern (ots) - Spruce and deciduous trees take up nano-sized microscopic plastic particles via their roots. These can reach the leaves and needles where they have an effect on photosynthesis. The exact mechanism behind this is not yet fully understood. It is well known that more and more plastic waste is ending up in soil and bodies of water. Researchers are particularly concerned about tiny micro- and nano-sized particles. ...

OCI Global

OCI Global Announces Agreement for the Sale of its Clean Ammonia Project in Beaumont, Texas to Woodside Energy

Amsterdam (ots/PRNewswire) - - OCI Global ("OCI") has entered into a binding equity purchase agreement for the sale of 100% of its equity interests in OCI's 1.1 million metric tonnes Clean Ammonia project under construction in Beaumont, Texas ("OCI Clean Ammonia" or the "Project"), (the "Transaction") to Woodside ...

Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company

Masdar Partners with Endesa in €1.7 Billion Renewable Energy Transaction in Spain

Abu Dhabi, Uae and Madrid (ots/PRNewswire) - - The transaction would see Masdar become a partner for 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets in Spain, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions - Masdar will invest €817m to acquire a 49.99% stake in 2GW of solar energy plants, with a potential BESS hybridization for up to 0.5 GW - Masdar has also ...

Quercus Real Assets; Gunvor Group

Gunvor and Quercus announce landmark solar development partnership in Italy

London (ots/PRNewswire) - The partnership aims to develop up to 3GW of solar capacity and marks Gunvor's expansion into the solar sector alongside renewable energy specialist Quercus Gunvor Group ("Gunvor"), a leading global energy commodities trading company, together with Quercus Real Assets Limited ("Quercus"), the London-based renewable specialist focused on ...

Global Battery Alliance

Global Battery Alliance launches second wave of Battery Passport pilots

Brussels (ots/PRNewswire) - The pilots are the world's largest, pre-competitive effort by battery cell manufacturers to create comparable battery passports and represent a major milestone towards establishing a sustainable battery value chain by 2030 The Global Battery Alliance (GBA), the largest multistakeholder organization in the energy storage space, bringing ...

Energy Transitions Commission

Energy Transitions Commission says countries can triple climate ambition by COP30

London (ots/PRNewswire) - If governments reflect today's rapid technological progress and existing national, industry and COP28 commitments when setting new climate targets In its latest briefing, Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs,the ETC calls for industry and government collaboration to raise the ambition of ...

Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan

The third Tashkent International Investment Forum showcases Uzbekistan's investment potential after $26.6 billion in agreements successfully signed

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (ots/PRNewswire) - $26.6 billion: the total amount of signed agreements, which is 141.8% higher as compared to the results of the last years' Forum. $4.85 billion: the largest agreement, signed within the framework of The Forum with ACWA Power. $2.5 billion: the mandate of the International ...

Energy Transitions Commission

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) Urges Government and Industry Collaboration to Overcome Perceptions of Offshore Wind Energy 'in Crisis'

London (ots/PRNewswire) - The latest insights briefing from the Energy Transitions Commission, Overcoming Turbulence in the Offshore Wind Sector, highlights the need for governments and the offshore wind industry to join forces to restore confidence in the market, drive down costs and accelerate the clean energy ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

She deciphers how tomato roots communicate

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

A breath of fresh air for vertical wind turbines

Oryx Stainless AG

Study: Stainless steel circular economy significantly reduces the risk of climate change in Thailand

Nestlé Nespresso SA

NESPRESSO WILL INVEST 20 MILLION USD IN DRC TO SUPPORT THE COFFEE GROWING COMMUNITY AND THE REVIVAL OF THE SPECIALTY COFFEE

Vevey, Switzerland (ots/PRNewswire) - Focusing on an increased sourcing of high-quality coffee, as well as implementing regenerative practices, gender equality programs and projects to increase access to healthcare and clean water. Nespresso aims to continue to support the local community and economy by investing 20 ...

Sustainable Markets Initiative

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE JOINS ITS FIRST TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA AND PLEDGES TO SUPPORT COUNTRY

Saint JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (ots/PRNewswire) - - Antigua & Barbuda to be a country of focus for the Sustainable Markets Initiative's activities in the Caribbean, helping advance its climate resilience as well as green and blue economy priorities in line with their Nationally Determined Contributions. - Trade ...

Ricola Group AG

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Focused on positive impact: Ricola becomes a B Corporation

COP28 UAE

COP28 President calls for unprecedented action from every government, business and industry to deliver the UAE Consensus during IEA event in Paris

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Speaking at the Paris Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA), COP28 President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the historic significance of the UAE Consensus. - "The UAE Consensus raised the bar and set a clear path to keep our north star of 1.5°C within reach," Dr. Al Jaber ...

Phinergy

Indian Oil Corporation completes second round of investment in Phinergy, bringing its holding in the company to 17%

Tel Aviv, Israel (ots/PRNewswire) - To date, Indian Oil has purchased over 14.8 million Phinergy shares, in two installments, for a total of approximately $25 million Phinergy (TASE: PNRG) - which develops metal-air technology that produces electricity by combining oxygen from the air with metals - is delighted to ...

COP28 UAE

ALTÉRRA investment vehicle aims to mobilize US$250 billion by 2030 and be fund of choice for climate transition, CEO tells World Governments Summit

Dubai, Uae (ots/PRNewswire) - - ALTÉRRA was launched at COP28 with a US$30 billion commitment from the UAE, making it the world's largest private investment vehicle for climate change action. - "The vehicle will play a critical role in driving climate investments to where it is most needed to unlock impact at scale ...

Sopra Steria SE

CDP recognition of Sopra Steria's climate performance for the 7th successive year

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Sopra Steria, a major player in the European tech sector, has been recognised for the seventh year in a row as a global leader in corporate climate action by its inclusion in the CDP Climate 'A' List. Inclusion in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate 'A' List rewards Sopra Steria for making climate action 'business as usual' in its ...