Braşov City Hall has blocked the activity of the Stejeris lime factory, which was operating in a residential area of the municipality because there are numerous petitions regarding the pollution in the area. This is the third company forced to relocate its activity, following the actions of the City Hall.
The European Parliament has approved including REPowerEU measures in national plans to be more independent from Russian fossil fuels, speed up the green transition and tackle energy poverty.
The European Parliament has approved the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, part of the “Fit for 55” package.
European Commission sets out rules for renewable hydrogen. Hydrogen is also a key pillar of the REPowerEU Plan to get rid of Russian fossil fuels.
Existing buildings in the European Union should be converted into zero-emission buildings by 2050 and all new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028.
The Romanian government approved the draft decision on the National Air Pollution Control Program.
The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), the coalition representing over 5,000 organizations from across the building value chain, has asked Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to back amendments to the Energy Performance of Building Directive.
According to the latest Hungarian Official Gazette, the government will adopt the "Hungary's Green Public Procurement Strategy 2022-2027" and set a series of tasks for Ministers in different areas.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), even though the share of renewables in the energy mix is increasing across the European Union, pollution has increased: more and more member states are counting firewood as a green solution, while carbon emissions are still rising. Hungary is one of the biggest statistical tricksters.
The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), approved on 28 November, at the EU level, marks the biggest transformation in corporate reporting in the last almost 20 years.
The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Waldevar Energy has begun construction on two utility-scale photovoltaic parks for Doral Energy in Tudor Vladimirescu (Brăila County) and Ștefan Vodă (Călărași County), Romania. The projects will deliver 14 MWp of installed capacity using around 25,000 photovoltaic panels.
Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.
Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.
Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.
