The European Commission has adopted guidelines on how to design sustainability agreements in the field of agriculture using a novel exclusion from EU competition rules introduced by the recently reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The European Commission's report confirms the important role of CAP Strategic Plans for maintaining farmers' income and food security while supporting EU agriculture's transition to a sustainable farming model in the 2023-2027 period.
The State Domains Agency (ADS) has completed the scriptural inventory of state-owned land that could be used to establish wind or photovoltaic power plants.
The first 100% organic chicken farm in Romania has been inaugurated by the Carmistin Group, which thus expands its La Provincia portfolio with Healthy Fed BIO Chicken.
From November 5, 2023, farmers and processors can submit projects for the realization of new capacities to produce electricity from solar or wind sources in the agricultural sector, land improvements, and the food industry.
PepsiCo factories in Romania have achieved a 100% recycling rate.
Investment company Evergent Investments, based in Bacău County, identifies a "growing demand for organic products" and is now investing in organic blueberry production. The company announces that it continues the development of the Private Equity portfolio, increasing the area of the "Blueberry Farms" project to 105 ha, through the purchase of 50 ha through the company Ever Agribio. The new land is intended for the production of organic blueberries, which meets the growing demand for organic products.
Romania has committed to reducing net carbon emissions from agriculture by 51% compared to 1990 by 2050, according to the long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions of Romania, carried out by the Government. Also, 5% of the energy requirement in agriculture will be provided by the manure transformed into biogas.
The company Eco Partnersheep Insulation SRL, belonging to investors from Olt county, will invest over RON182 million (€36.4 million) in the largest wool processing factory in Europe. This will produce sound- and thermal-insulating wool products and will contribute to reducing the negative effects of climate change.
Solar power has rapidly risen to become Hungary's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time in 2024.
Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.
Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.
