Mobility | 21 March, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Renault to accelerate circular economy plan
Its objective is to support the automotive industry in the sustainable use of resources by harnessing the existing expertise of the Group.
Its objective is to support the automotive industry in the sustainable use of resources by harnessing the existing expertise of the Group.
EDP Renováveis (EDPR) unveiled a 202-megawatt (MW) solar energy park in central Portugal, marking its largest such facility in Europe.
As global decarbonization influences ESG priorities, sustainable development strategies undergo significant shifts worldwide in 2024.
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.
The European Parliament granted their approval for new EU regulations aimed at curbing emissions from a variety of vehicles.
Romania will launch its first auction of renewable energy projects under a contract-for-difference (CfD) scheme recently approved by the European Commission.
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.
Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) announced that electric cars reported a 12.9% increase and a market share of 43.3%.
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.
The European Commission introduced two new measures aimed at bolstering the EU's water resilience and enhancing water quality and quantity across the continent.
Recycling rates for paper and cardboard have been declining over the past five years, reaching an average of 81% in Europe in 2022.
EY predicts that by 2030, there will be over 75 million electric vehicles operating across different charging networks in Europe.
Romania's Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests launched a program dedicated to installing photovoltaic panels for churches.
The European Commission has approved Romania's allocation of a €3 billion aid scheme to support installations producing onshore wind and photovoltaic solar energy.
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.
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.
Romanian businesses operating following national waste recycling legislation can receive up to €8.4 million to build a recycling plant.
EBRD and French asset manager Eiffel Investment Group supported solar energy development in Poland.
The company estimates that the project will be fully completed within six months.
This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to top-tier logistics infrastructure in both nations while contributing to Europe's transition towards sustainability.
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.
The Annual Water Report, based on over 13.5 billion liters of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly. With rising water scarcity, increasing tariffs, aging infrastructure, and stricter regulations, property owners are under growing pressure to better understand their water consumption.
Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.
The European Union is at risk of missing a key United Nations deadline for submitting updated climate targets, as internal disagreements among member states delay a final decision on emissions goals for 2040.
Solar power has rapidly risen to become Hungary's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time in 2024.
