The state-owned drug manufacturer Antibiotice Iași made total investments worth RON 27.17 million (€5.4 million) in the first six months of the year for sustainable development.
Manufacturers of filter cigarettes will be obliged to collect waste starting this year, according to an analysis by Adrian Teampău, Director, and Alina Alecu, Senior Consultant, Circular Economy Consultancy at Deloitte Romania.
People are no longer throwing away their phones when they break and prefer to repair them, says Irina Mincinopschi, General Manager of Depanero. She talked to Green Forum about the company's strategy in the area of sustainability, the types of CSR projects that the company supports, and the advantages of using solar energy. Many electronic products nearing the end of their life, like computers, TVs, printers, refrigerators, etc., can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Irina Mincinopschi also says that, in 2022, the company reached a volume of 5 million repairs carried out.
ROCA Agri RDF, the agricultural holding of ROCA Investments, announced the publication of its first Sustainability Report for 2022.
By 2030, Auchan aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 46% compared to 2019, says Corina Dospinoiu, Sustainability Director Auchan Retail Romania. She talked to Green Forum about the 2030 Climate Plan and about the company's main sustainability targets.
Orange Romania collected, in the first six months of the year, 135,000 phones, which will enter the circular economy through reconditioning or recycling.
Crayon is partnering with EnterTeq to provide companies with innovative digital solutions for ESG alignment and increased sustainability.
Huawei has produced a composite watch strap made from recyclable nylon, a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastics.
Cornerstone Investment Management, a CEE-based private equity investment management firm, acquired Ecowipes, a European manufacturer of biodegradable wet wipes, in cooperation with Kartesia, a European specialist financing provider.
Misavan, a Romanian company specializing in the market of professional cleaning products, put into use a photovoltaic panel plant.
The Ariston Group, which operates in the field of sustainable thermal comfort, has presented its vision and ESG objectives for 2030 within the "Road to 100", a strategic plan that attests to the group's commitment to sustainability.
At the end of 2022, 81.9 % of Nestlé's plastic packaging was designed for recycling, says Irina Siminenco, Corporate Affairs Manager at Nestlé România. She talked to Green Forum about the company's overall ESG strategy and about the investment plans in sustainability.
Since the EU has banned single-use plastics across member countries, European FMCG and retail companies have been busy finding alternative solutions for their product portfolios and consumer offerings. We take a look at innovations in this area from Romanian and global companies.
Municipalities report difficulties in securing experts with environmental and climate skills, as well as technical and engineering expertise. The European Investment Bank unveils 2022 Municipality Survey findings.
iHunt Technology Import Export, a manufacturer of mobile phones and gadgets, has launched a new product from the green energy range, a photovoltaic panel. It was made in collaboration with the Luxen company, a manufacturer of lighting sources.
ROCA Industry, the first Romanian holding company of construction materials companies, part of the ROCA Investments portfolio, announces the launch of the first Sustainability Report, anticipating the European Directive applicable starting from the financial year 2024, regarding corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD).
ALRO SA, one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminum producers, measured by production capacity, inaugurated an $11 million investment in technology and environment protection at its Eco Recycling Facility in Slatina.
Coca-Cola HBC Romania is the first local company, in the FMCG industry to produce a sustainability report to international standards and among the first local companies to publicly present such a report, says Alice Nichita, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at Coca-Cola HBC Romania. She talked to Green Forum about the company's ESG strategy and the company's current sustainability targets and the social initiatives that the company and its employees are involved in.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €280 million Belgian measure to support ArcelorMittal Belgium in partially decarbonizing its steel production processes. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the European Green Deal, and the Green Deal Industrial Plan targets while helping to end dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fast forward the green transition in line with the REPowerEU Plan.
78 million tons of clothes become waste every year, with serious consequences for the environment. Clothing production has doubled in recent years due to overconsumption. We throw away an average of 11 kg of clothes annually, after only 7 wears. Humana People to People representatives draw attention to the negative impact that the overconsumption of such products has on the environment and, ultimately, on people's health.
Genuin becomes the first Romanian business producing linen fabrics that will recycle its own used materials. Genuin, the 100% European linen home&deco workshop, has acquired production, embroidery, and recycling equipment, which will allow the creation of products in a more efficient way, with an emphasis on sustainability and care for the environment.
Last year, Kaufland Romania was involved in the development and implementation of social responsibility projects worth €9 million, including two financing programs through which Kaufland offers non-refundable grants to non-governmental organizations. The company states that it is among the biggest supporters of NGOs that fight for causes such as health, environmental protection, education, healthy living, and sports or culture.
Organizations face a shortage of sustainability skills, and the European Commission warns that labour availability in Europe will fall from 64% to 56% by 2070.
Germany promotes sustainable tourism in Bucharest. On Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, between 10:00 and 20:00, the German Tourist Office organizes the German Days festival, an event that will promote sustainable travel to the main European tourist destination for Romanians.
The energy transition is a central priority for ENGIE, both worldwide and in Romania.
HORNBACH Romania, a key player in the local DIY retail market, will launch reusable plant trays across all nine of its stores in the country with the start of the spring season.
Holcim has inaugurated a new solar park adjacent to its cement plant in Királyegyháza, Hungary, marking a significant advancement in the company's sustainability initiatives.
ENGIE Romania has completed the acquisition of a 54 MW wind power project located in Mereni, Constanța County.
ENEVO Group has announced the successful completion and commissioning of its photovoltaic park in Teiuș.
