Rompetrol Rafinare has upgraded the Hydrogen Power Plant (HPP) at the Petromidia refinery with an investment of nearly €9.1 million.
PepsiCo achieved several goals ahead of schedule, introduced new targets, and made significant strides in others, although challenges remain, particularly in packaging initiatives.
This partnership involves virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) for clean power generated by Rezolv's impressive Vifor wind farm in Romania.
Henkel announced that the company aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from its business by 100 million metric tons between 2016 and 2025.
The refinery currently supplies around 30% of Romania's fuel needs and will continue to play a key role in the transport sector.
Romanian brewing companies have invested in advanced wastewater treatment plants to treat and reuse water and reduce the pollution load on local water bodies.
This campaign reflects their commitment to achieving climate neutrality across their entire business by 2040.
The project is located in Buzău County and the first phase, which will last until 2025, will see the installation of 30 Vestas wind turbines.
Engie Romania, together with EFdeN, launched the Sustainable Prosumer Guide, a set of recommendations for becoming a sustainable prosumer.
Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of the McDonald's restaurant chain in Romania, has published its sustainability report for the year 2023.
OMV Petrom will invest approximately €750 million at Petrobrazi to transform the refinery into the first major producer of sustainable fuels in the region.
Visual Fan in association with Waldevar Energy, announced the signing of a contract with Rondocarton S.R.L. for the implementation of a 1 MWp Full EPC project.
Battery-electric buses reached 36% of new city bus sales in 2023 in the EU, overtaking diesel as the main bus fuel type for the first time.
DS Smith has achieved a major environmental milestone by replacing over 1.2 billion pieces of plastic with eco-friendly alternatives.
Around 160,000 tonnes of textile waste are thrown away in Romania every year.
Urgency is one of the biggest challenges in implementing sustainability strategies.
The European Commission has approved an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources.
New rules have been approved to completely ban dental amalgams, which contain mercury, and to prohibit the manufacturing, import, and export of other mercury-added products.
Visual Fan SA announced the completion of two key projects for important private companies in Romania in a very short period.
The future of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in Romania appears promising.
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).
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.
51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.
