Latest news

Monday, 18 March, 2024

08:50

EBRD to provide green financing for Bosnia and Herzegovina's residential sector

EBRD is providing a €7 million loan to UniCredit Bank dd Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the multi-donor Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) for the Western Balkans.

08:00

Romania's Romgaz plans to purchase photovoltaic and wind parks

Romgaz announced the intention to expand its renewable energy portfolio by acquiring photovoltaic parks and wind farms, each with a capacity ranging from 35 to 100 MW.

07:00

EU Parliament adopts road emission reduction measures

The European Parliament granted their approval for new EU regulations aimed at curbing emissions from a variety of vehicles.

Friday, 15 March, 2024

09:00

Romania to launch its first auction of renewable energy projects

Romania will launch its first auction of renewable energy projects under a contract-for-difference (CfD) scheme recently approved by the European Commission.

08:00

Europe may face catastrophic situations if it fails to assess climate risks

The European Environment Agency (EEA) warned that Europe could face "catastrophic" situations if it does not assess the climate risks it is facing, many of which are already at a critical level.

07:00

Market share of electric cars in Romania reaches 43.3% in February

Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) announced that electric cars reported a 12.9% increase and a market share of 43.3%.

Thursday, 14 March, 2024

08:20

OMV Petrom to plant 25 urban forests in Romania in 2024

In total, it is estimated that over 560,000 seedlings will be planted with the help of partner associations and volunteers. The budget for this year amounts to €3.2 million.

08:00

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems partner to cut CO2 in transport

The completion of the joint venture is contingent upon various closing conditions, including regulatory and government approvals

07:00

H.Essers builds first CO2-neutral warehouse for Agricover Distribution Romania

H.Essers announced the construction of its first CO2-neutral warehouse spanning 10,000 mp at high Seveso standards for Agricover Distribution in Romania.

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

09:00

EP adopts building sector decarbonization plan for energy efficiency

All new buildings should be zero-emission as of 2030; new buildings occupied or owned by public authorities should be zero-emission as of 2028.

08:00

EC adopts measures to improve water resilience and quality

The European Commission introduced two new measures aimed at bolstering the EU's water resilience and enhancing water quality and quantity across the continent.

07:00

European paper and cardboard recycling to generate €1 billion annually by 2030

Recycling rates for paper and cardboard have been declining over the past five years, reaching an average of 81% in Europe in 2022.

Tuesday, 12 March, 2024

23:00

EY forecasts over 75 million electric vehicles in Europe by 2030

EY predicts that by 2030, there will be over 75 million electric vehicles operating across different charging networks in Europe.

23:00

Romania's Ministry of Energy launches electric car charging point map

Romania's Ministry of Energy launched an informative map displaying electric car charging points.

23:00

€50 million funding announced for installing PV panels for Romanian churches

Romania's Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests launched a program dedicated to installing photovoltaic panels for churches.

Monday, 11 March, 2024

10:00

Romania can be one of the countries where recycling becomes a way of life

Mircea Fechet, Romania's Minister for the Environment, Water and Forests, hopes that Romania will be one of the countries where recycling becomes a way of life.

08:30

SAPE to complete PV park in Valea Calugareasca by May 2024

The investment is worth nearly €7.04 million of which approximately €1.5 million are non-reimbursable funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

08:00

Romania's Electrica to launch €300 million green bond initiative

The company disclosed its proposal to shareholders to endorse a cap of €300 million for the issuance of green bonds.

07:00

EU to introduce potential retroactive tariffs on Chinese EVs

The EC's investigation focuses on assessing subsidies received by Chinese battery EVs and aims to safeguard EU producers through potential tariff measures.

Friday, 8 March, 2024

10:00

Brasov City Hall secures over €945,000 funding for 80 EV charging stations

Brasov City Hall secured new €945,751 non-repayable funding for installing 80 electric vehicle charging stations.

08:00

International partnership announced to finance sustainable buildings

Three organizations have announced an international alliance to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.

07:00

UBM Development Czechia takes next step in wooden construction

UBM Development Czechia announced a significant milestone in sustainable construction in the Czech Republic, allowing the construction of wooden buildings up to 22.5 meters.

Thursday, 7 March, 2024

08:40

EU approves Romania's €3 billion state aid for onshore wind power

The European Commission has approved Romania's allocation of a €3 billion aid scheme to support installations producing onshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy.

08:00

Visual Fan starts implementation of two PV parks in Romania

The photovoltaic plants will have a total installed capacity of 1.15 MWp and are implemented in two locations of a renowned hypermarket in Romania, Baia Mare and Satu Mare.

07:00

Romania's Romsilva to regenerate 12,000 ha this year

Romsilva will plant approximately 26 million forest seedlings and will regenerate 12,087 hectares in the state-owned forest fund during the two reforestation campaigns.

Wednesday, 6 March, 2024

08:00

EU makes significant strides towards achieving 2030 wind energy target

The EU is making significant strides toward achieving its wind energy target for 2030, largely attributed to improvements in permitting processes and increased investments.

07:30

Romanian businesses can receive up to €8.4 million to build recycling plants

Romanian businesses operating following national waste recycling legislation can receive up to €8.4 million to build a recycling plant.

07:00

EU reaches deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging

The Parliament and Council have reached a preliminary agreement on revised regulations aimed at reducing, reusing, and recycling packaging, and promoting the circular economy.

Tuesday, 5 March, 2024

08:20

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group back solar energy in Poland

EBRD and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group supported solar energy development in Poland.

08:00

Romania's Simtel acquires company developing PV park in Bihor

The company estimates that the project will be fully completed within six months.

07:00

EU can't afford to close borders to PV imports from China

The European Union announced that it cannot afford to restrict the import of photovoltaic panels despite challenges faced by European producers in the industry.

Monday, 4 March, 2024

08:30

IFC invests €150 million in green logistics in Bulgaria and Romania

This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to top-tier logistics infrastructure in both nations while contributing to Europe's transition towards sustainability.

08:00

EU announces €1 billion programme for electric vehicle charging

€1 billion is available for the installation of alternative fuel supply infrastructure for road, sea, air, and inland waterway transport.

07:00

Eurowind Energy to complete €47 million PV park by mid-year in Romania

The company Teiuș.Solar, part of the Danish group Eurowind Energy, announced the launch of the project Teiuș Photovoltaic Park.

Friday, 1 March, 2024

10:00

Swedish company OX2 to develop four wind projects in Romania

Construction will start in the first part of 2024, with the aim for the wind farm to become operational by the end of 2025.

08:00

Romania surpasses 18 million packages recycled through Deposit-Return System

Over 18 million packages have been collected in February through the Deposit-Return System.

07:00

Town hall of Vaslui to acces EU funds for PV park

The construction of a photovoltaic park in Brodoc is envisioned, covering an area of 30 hectares, with an expected annual output of approximately 2,357 MW/h.

Thursday, 29 February, 2024

09:00

Share of renewables in heating and cooling surges to 25% EU-wide

Sweden led the way when it came to renewables in heating and cooling, with a 69.3% share, followed by Estonia (65.4%).

08:00

Skanska introduces ESG+ office package

Skanska introduced its ESG+ office package, responding to evolving market dynamics and EU regulations.

07:00

Romanians to access up to €402 million in PV funding in 2024

Romania's "Photovoltaic Green House" program is to have a budget of €402 million in 2024.

CONFERENCES

CEE PROPERTY FORUM & AWARDS GALA 2024 - VIENNA, AUSTRIA

POLAND ESG FORUM 2024

Romania ESG Forum 2024

POPULAR

Energy

7 months ago

CATL starts battery plant production in Hungary in 2025

Energy

4 months ago

Romania's solar energy market set for rapid growth in 2025

Energy

11 months ago

Romania sees triple increase in solar panel installations in 2024

Business

12 months ago

PepsiCo releases its 2023 sustainability report