“Economic policy should promote innovation, sustainability and competitiveness in equal measure”

“Economic policy should promote innovation, sustainability and competitiveness in equal measure” The German Zentralverband Gartenbau welcomes the agreement on the special fund, a financial mechanism recently established by the German government to address various economic challenges and promote initiatives in infrastructure and climate measures. Now, a new government must be formed quickly so that the …

Studenac market focuses on digital solutions and sustainability with new logistics and distribution centre

Studenac market focuses on digital solutions and sustainability with new logistics and distribution centre Croatian retailer Studenac market has provided an update on the status of construction of a new logistics and distribution centre in Velika Gorica, pitched as a key step in strengthening its supply chain. On 36,000 square metres of warehouse space, with …

Sustainability in Aluminum Production

Sustainability in Aluminum Production Driving Sustainable Aluminum Production: How to Calculate the Material Recovery Ratio with GraphFrames Sustainable production has become an imperative in today’s manufacturing market. According to… March 22, 2025 at 01:56AM https://www.databricks.com/blog/sustainability-aluminum-production

Advancing sustainability: Škoda Auto joins pilot phase of SATURNIN project to repurpose sheet metal offcuts

Advancing sustainability: Škoda Auto joins pilot phase of SATURNIN project to repurpose sheet metal offcuts Waste as a resource: Škoda Auto is exploring new ways to replace energy-intensive recycling with direct reuse to minimise the carbon footprint along the value chain Škoda Auto has joined the SATURNIN project, which aims to connect various manufacturers and …

Biomass investment boosts sustainability of Ineos Automotive’s Hambach factory

Biomass investment boosts sustainability of Ineos Automotive’s Hambach factory Ineos Automotive has opened a cutting-edge €15m biomass heat plant at its Hambach production and assembly site. With a 9.2 megawatt output, the plant will consume up to 14,000 tonnes of locally- and sustainably-sourced woodchips per year, to supply 78% of the facility’s heating requirements. More …

Report: U.S. Wheat Sustainability is Improving

Report: U.S. Wheat Sustainability is Improving The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), and the National Wheat Foundation on March 17 announced the results of a comprehensive Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) showing a continuous improvement in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production. The analysis indicates wheat farmers have dramatically reduced greenhouse gas emissions, …

Schneider Electric Announces Pacific Winners of the Sustainability Impact Awards 2025

Schneider Electric Announces Pacific Winners of the Sustainability Impact Awards 2025 Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the Pacific winners of its annual Sustainability Impact Awards. Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Award Winners 2025. Image Credit: Schneider Electric Announced at Schneider’s Innovation Summit 2025 in Sydney, the awards celebrate businesses leading …

Sustainability: Unlocking The Hidden Value Outside Of ESG Metrics

Sustainability: Unlocking The Hidden Value Outside Of ESG Metrics Prashanth Bhushan, AVP, Practioner and Engineering Leader at Cognizant Technology Solutions. getty Developing a framework and a system for data collection is not just about reporting metrics for the purposes of ESG but also enables an enterprise to execute a cohesive digital transformation strategy. It is …

Piano Sociale per il Clima (PSC): al via la seconda fase della consultazione pubblica.

Piano Sociale per il Clima (PSC): al via la seconda fase della consultazione pubblica. Piano Sociale per il Clima (PSC): al via la seconda fase della consultazione pubblica. IannilliGNN@ma… Ven, 03/14/2025 – 20:56 Il Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica raccoglie contributi dagli stakeholder per misure e investimenti a favore della transizione energetica. Il Ministero …

C.S.E. 2025: il viceministro Gava scrive ai Comuni, “promuoviamo efficienza e innovazione energetica”

C.S.E. 2025: il viceministro Gava scrive ai Comuni, “promuoviamo efficienza e innovazione energetica” C.S.E. 2025: il viceministro Gava scrive ai Comuni, “promuoviamo efficienza e innovazione energetica” IannilliGNN@ma… Ven, 03/14/2025 – 12:45 Il viceministro dell’Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica, Vannia Gava, ha inviato una lettera a tutti i Comuni italiani, per il tramite dell’Anci, per informarli …

Focus on efficiency, climate uniformity and sustainability

Focus on efficiency, climate uniformity and sustainability Greenhouse managers are adapting to climate variability, rising energy costs, and shifting consumer preferences for year-round fresh produce. With increasing demand for locally grown berries and heightened transparency expectations, growers are optimizing production methods. Vincent Douville of Harnois Greenhouses notes that investors and financial institutions often equate controlled-environment …

Richest farmers in England may lose sustainability funding in Defra review

Richest farmers in England may lose sustainability funding in Defra review The richest farmers will not be able to apply for post-Brexit nature funding under plans for England being considered the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Farming groups and climate experts have warned that such a plan would “leave farmers in the …

UK Food & Drink Shows | Packaging zone to highlight sustainability challenges

UK Food & Drink Shows | Packaging zone to highlight sustainability challenges Taking place at the NEC 7-9 April, 30,000 visitors are expected to and 1,500 exhibitors will come together for the UK Food & Drink Shows, which are taking place 7-9 April at the NEC, Birmingham. The event comprises four shows: National Convenience Show, …

Businesses interested in using AI to hit sustainability goals

Businesses interested in using AI to hit sustainability goals A new report shows 76 percent of companies across Asia, Europe and the Middle East are intrigued by the potential of digital technologies, including AI and cloud computing, in driving sustainable development. But the study from Alibaba Cloud also reveals that 59 percent of businesses acknowledge …

The EU’s Omnibus Package: A Step Back on Sustainability?

The EU’s Omnibus Package: A Step Back on Sustainability? We reported in previous blog posts (here and here) on the European Commission’s Green Deal initiatives and their impact on companies doing business in Europe as well as the significant recent headwind against these instruments. On Wednesday, 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published the first …