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Volkswagen restructures Sustainability unit | Brand & Sustainability
The Volkswagen Group is restructuring its Sustainability unit; Dirk Voeste will be appointed as the new Chief Sustainability Officer with effect from April 1, 2023 and will report to Gernot Döllner, Head of Group Strategy and General Secretariat. -
IKEA to use bio-based glue for reduced climate footprint | Brand & Sustainability
Finding new glue solutions is one of the main approaches to reducing the IKEA climate footprint, and most glue consumption is used in board production. -
GreenIT and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop floating offshore wind farms in Italy | Brand & Sustainability
The plants will be located on average roughly 30 km off from the coast and have an overall capacity of approximately 2 GW. -
Danish Carlsberg brewery saves 1 billion litres of water with new technology | Brand & Sustainability
Almost two years ago, Carlsberg Denmark broke grounds on its new water recycling plant. Since then, by recycling 90% of all process water from production, the brewery has saved almost 1 billion litres of water. -
IKEA and partners to lower carbon emissions on one of the longest non-stop rail distances in Europe | Brand & Sustainability
IKEA does 2 million shipments a year and 4.3% of the total IKEA value chain climate footprint comes from product transport.
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Amazon adopts green hydrogen to help decarbonize its operations
The company will start to use green hydrogen to replace grey hydrogen, diesel, and other fossil fuels as it works to decarbonize its operations.
Sasol Chemicals German facility to double its use of green steam from biomass cogeneration facility
Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol Ltd., plans to double its use of green steam from a first of its kind biomass cogeneration facility adjacent to its Brunsbüttel, Germany facility.
Volkswagen Group and Canada to advance sustainable battery supply chain
Volkswagen AG and the Government of Canada aim to promote e-mobility in the country and to explore opportunities across Canada’s automotive and battery supply chain.
BASF achieves target of sourcing all palm oils from certified sustainable sources
German multinational chemical company BASF has reached its goal of sourcing all palm (kernel) oils certified from sustainable sources by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in 2021.
Henkel joins the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association
The membership of the company´s Loctite 3D Printing business underlines the commitment to sustainability initiatives and aims to open up discussions on the environmental benefits of additive design and foster the adoption of (AM) in the future.
Carlsberg Group targets net zero carbon emissions by 2040 as part of new ESG programme
These include a roadmap to achieve net zero carbon emissions across the entire value chain by 2040, from the barley in the fields to the beer in hand.
Deutsche Bank adopts measures to further reduce its energy consumption
Deutsche Bank is introducing a comprehensive package of energy saving measures in its German operations that will help the bank save an additional 4,900,000 kWh of electricity each year.
First BorgWarner fast charging stations installed in Italy
The first units of BorgWarner's new fast-charging station, Iperion-120, have been installed by the Italian service provider Route220 and are ready to support drivers of electric vehicles on their journeys in Italy.
BRP acquires majority stake in German-based Pinion to spur the development of urban mobility solutions
BRP, the global player in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats, announced the acquisition of an 80% stake in Pinion GmbH, a pioneer in gearbox technology based in Germany.
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Micron join forces for more sustainable gas solutions in the semiconductor industry
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Micron Technology, an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions, join forces to develop gas solutions with a low global warming potential (GWP).
Sasol Chemicals achieves sustainability milestone at three largest European sites
Sasol Chemicals, a business unit of Sasol Ltd, has earned certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system for its three largest manufacturing facilities in Europe.
Volvo Group starts process to establish plant for battery production in Sweden
To meet the growing demand for battery, electric heavy-duty vehicles and machines, the Volvo Group has initiated the process to establish a large-scale production plant for battery cells in Sweden.
Unilever launches sustainable laundry capsules to decarbonize the laundry process
Unilever has announced the global launch of its most sustainable laundry capsule yet, the fastest growing detergent format in many parts of the world.
Logitech ranked among top 1% of sustainable companies
This places Logitech in the top 1% of sustainability rated companies, having been previously Gold rated at top 5% of rated companies for several years now.
JOLT and ADS-TEC Energy launch ultra-fast charging stations in European cities
JOLT Energy and ADS-TEC Energ, as part of their strategic partnership, have announced that the introduction of ultra-fast charging stations in major European cities and the United States is gaining momentum.
Deutsche Bank bolsters sustainability activities with appointment of Chief Sustainability Officer
Deutsche Bank is strengthening its sustainability efforts. As Chief Sustainability Officer, Jörg Eigendorf will continue to expand the bank’s sustainability area with a view to further developing the strategy and implementing it with more intensity.
Deutsche Bank helps Continuum Green Energy expand renewable energy capacity
The funds raised will be utilised for refinancing existing debt and to support the company’s expansion plans for renewable energy production through its wind and solar hybrid projects.
BAM Wonen and iO launch a sustainable housing concept
Flow is an innovative housing concept that has its origins in a desire to make the best possible use of wood: the source of an unparalleled supply of high-quality, affordable homes.
Volkswagen Group delivers 27 percent more all-electric vehicles in first half year
The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 27 percent in the first six months year-on-year and thus successfully continued its global electric offensive.
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the TRATON Group kick off European charging infrastructure joint venture
The new joint venture, with Anja van Niersen as appointed CEO, is expected to have a significant role in supporting the European Union’s Green Deal for carbon-neutral freight transportation by 2050.