Tag: green news (969 articles)

Environment   |   13 June, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Auchan Romania introduces mixed packaging return system

Auchan Romania is expanding its options for collecting beverage containers made of PET, aluminum, and glass marked with the DRS (Deposit Return System) symbol by introducing an innovative system uniquely capable of accepting all three types of packaging in bulk, without requiring prior separation by the consumer.

Environment   |   12 June, 2025 at 3:37 PM

EU launches €1 billion ocean pact

The European Commission has adopted a new European Ocean Pact, a bold initiative aimed at protecting marine ecosystems while fostering a sustainable blue economy and supporting the well-being of coastal communities.

Industry   |   10 June, 2025 at 6:48 PM

EBRD Launches InvestEU in Bulgaria

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) officially launched its InvestEU programme in Bulgaria today, marking a major step forward in the country's transition to a green and sustainable economy.

Energy   |   6 June, 2025 at 2:05 PM

ABB invests in HESStec

ABB announced a strategic minority investment in HESStec, a company based in Spain which specializes in hybridized energy storage system (HESS) and battery energy storage system (BESS) applications.

Business   |   5 June, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Vestas acquires LM wind power's Polish blade factory

Vestas and LM Wind Power have reached an agreement through which LM Wind Power's blade manufacturing facility in Goleniów, near Szczecin, Poland, will be integrated into Vestas's expanding European production network.

Business   |   4 June, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Greenvolt Sells 231MW portfolio in Spain

Greenvolt Group has reached an agreement to sell a 231MW portfolio of wind and solar projects in Spain to Transiziona, a company owned by White Summit Capital, for up to €195 million.

Mobility   |   2 June, 2025 at 2:42 PM

EBRD to fund Ignitis EV charging expansion

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will support the growth of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the Baltic region with a €60 million loan to Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltics.

Energy   |   30 May, 2025 at 3:02 PM

PPC Group to add 88MW solar park in Bulgaria

The facility, under construction in central Bulgaria, is being developed by Chint Green Energy, a subsidiary of Chint Group, which also owns the solar panel manufacturer Astronergy.

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Waldevar Energy builds utility-scale PV parks in Romania

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Industry

Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

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.