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Wednesday, 15 May, 2024

07:00
EC approves initiative on taxation of greenhouse gas emissions
The European Commission has approved the registration of a European Citizens' Initiative titled ‘Save the Planet by shifting taxation from labour to greenhouse gas emissions.

Tuesday, 14 May, 2024

12:00
Corteva Romania advances sustainable initiatives to support farmers
The company is working to advance its sustainability commitments in the four focus areas of sustainable innovation, climate, biodiversity, and inclusion, diversity and equity.
09:00
EC offers guidance to speed up renewable energy
The European Commission has introduced a series of updated recommendations and guidance documents to refine and expedite permitting procedures and auctions for renewables.
08:00
EU approves law to reduce CO2 emissions from trucks
The European Union countries have given final approval to a law aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from trucks.
07:00
Helios & Wind Energy to build 31 wind turbines in Romania
Helios & Wind Energy has received approval to construct 31 wind turbines with a total capacity of 186 MW/hour in Romania.

Monday, 13 May, 2024

10:00
Saint-Gobain Romania and OMV Petrom sign green power deal
Over the next five years, OMV Petrom plans to provide approximately 800 GWh of renewable energy to all Saint-Gobain facilities in Romania.
09:00
Albania receives EU grant for innovative floating solar power plant
The Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) announced that it is granting Albania €2.6 million to develop a 12.9 MW floating solar photovoltaic power plant.
08:00
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive comes into effect
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive has come into effect, marking a significant step in the EU's energy strategy.

Friday, 10 May, 2024

10:00
L'Oréal Group receives global recognition for sustainability practices
L'Oréal Group has received global recognition for its DEI&I (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Integrity), ethical, and sustainability practices.
09:00
Auchan Romania recycles 1 million liters of used cooking oil into biofuel
1 million liters of used oil have been collected to date, preventing improper disposal and environmental pollution.
08:00
Lidl customers donate over 181 tons of food to disadvantaged communities
Lidl Romania organized its tenth national food collection event to support disadvantaged communities during the Easter holidays.
07:00
Kinstellar advises BIG Mega Renewable Energy on €92 million wind farm financing
Kinstellar advised BIG Mega Renewable Energy on securing a €92 million financing deal with EBRD and OTP Bank for the construction and operation of the Urleasca wind farm in Romania.

Thursday, 9 May, 2024

10:00
Alerion starts producing green energy at two PV plants in Romania
The Italian group Alerion announced the completion of two new photovoltaic plants in Romania, where it has also begun production.
09:00
2024 data shows renewable energy exceeds 30% of global electricity supply
Last year marked a significant milestone as renewable energy surpassed 30% of the world's electricity generation for the first time.
08:00
EBRD finances public infrastructure for greener urban transport in Sarajevo
EBRD provided a €10 million loan for the acquisition of cutting-edge trams, aligning with Sarajevo's vision for a greener public transit system.
07:00
Premier Energy Group's IPO in Romania gets green light
Premier Energy Group disclosed that the country's financial oversight authority, ASF, has greenlit the prospectus for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

Wednesday, 8 May, 2024

09:00
EBRD provides €46 million for wind farm in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan exceeding €46 million as part of a broader financing package totaling €93 million.
08:00
EU launches third call for urban development proposals
The European Commission initiated a third call for proposals totaling €90 million under the European Urban Initiative.
07:00
Lidl Romania donates over 181 tons of food to disadvantaged communities
Lidl Romania organized the tenth national food collection drive to support disadvantaged communities during the Easter holidays.

Tuesday, 7 May, 2024

09:00
TotalEnergies addresses renewable energy commitment
Addressing climate change is a fundamental aspect of our long-term growth strategy and our commitment to achieving net-zero emissions across all our operations by 2050.
08:00
EU faces risk of missing EV charging point targets
The European Union will require widespread adoption of electric vehicles across its member states to meet ambitious CO2 emission reduction targets.
07:00
Microsoft signs contract for 10.5 GW of global renewable power capacity
This five-year pact maps out strategies for developing more than 10.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity.

Monday, 6 May, 2024

18:00
Leadership has a critical role in driving ESG initiatives
Speakers of the panel on best practices at Romania ESG Forum 2024 opened a discussion revolving around ESG investing and decarbonization strategies.
10:00
ABB opens new energy-efficient factory in Belgium
ABB inaugurated a new factory in Belgium, investing €20 million in its construction, situated in Evergem, near Ghent.
08:00
EBRD supports green investments in Armenia
This loan, aimed at corporates and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), will facilitate investments in eco-friendly initiatives.

Friday, 3 May, 2024

10:00
RWE gets grant for electrolysis facility to produce green hydrogen
RWE has secured funding for its Eemshydrogen initiative aimed at constructing a 50-megawatt electrolysis facility to produce green hydrogen.
09:00
Indotek Group to install PV panels on roof of mall in Romania
To reduce its environmental footprint, Indotek Group will install a 5000-square-meter solar panel system, generating 1 MW on the roof of Plaza M.
08:00
Raiffeisen Bank funds €932 million in green loans
Regarding environmental impact, the funded projects have resulted in annual savings of over 42,000 tons of CO2.
07:00
Saint-Gobain signs agreement in Romania for green electricity
Saint-Gobain has entered into a renewable electricity supply agreement with OMV Petrom in Romania.

Thursday, 2 May, 2024

09:00
EC adopts directive to delay sustainability reporting obligations
The European Council has formally endorsed a directive aimed at extending reporting deadlines for specific industries and companies outside the EU.
08:00
RWE starts construction of solar plant facility in Italy
RWE has commenced the development of its inaugural solar facility in Italy. The completion of the project is slated for the year's end.
07:00
Eurostar to power trains entirely with renewable energy by 2030
Eurostar has committed to power its trains entirely with renewable energy by 2030.

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

23:00
EC allocates €720 million for renewable hydrogen production
The European Commission will allocate nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects across Europe.
09:00
EU Commission takes action against 20 airlines for greenwashing
The European Commission and EU consumer authorities have reached out to 20 airlines regarding potentially misleading green claims.
07:00
Romanian offshore wind energy law to take effect on May 30th
The Romanian Ministry of Energy announced that he offshore wind energy law will come into effect on May 30th.

Tuesday, 30 April, 2024

10:00
Value of green homes in Romania approaches €3 billion
Over 15,000 residences in Romania have been certified as "Green Homes" or have obtained precertification (still in the construction phase) between 2014 and 2024.
08:00
OMV Petrom unveils 2023 Sustainability Report
OMV Petrom has released its Sustainability Report for 2023, showcasing notable advancements in economic, environmental, and social realms.
07:00
Iberdrola to sell Romanian wind division to Premier Energy
Iberdrola, the Spanish power utility, announced the sale of its Romanian wind subsidiary, Eolica Dobrogea One, to power and gas distributor Premier Energy Group for €88 million.

Monday, 29 April, 2024

23:00
EP adopts plans to boost Net-Zero technology production
European Parliament passed the Net-Zero Industry Act to boost EU production of technologies crucial for decarbonization efforts.
10:00
Private-public alignment is crucial for Romania's green economy transition
For the green transformation of the Romanian economy, it is of critical importance to have a true alignment of the private and public sectors.
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