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).
Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU's ecodesign framework for sustainable products.
RetuRO, the administrator of the Deposit Return System (DRS) in Romania, has inaugurated the regional center in the commune of Bonțida, Cluj County.
Orange Romania is aligned with Orange Group's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 and is implementing measures to monitor and optimize energy consumption while simultaneously increasing the use of electricity from renewable sources, says Teodora Toma – CSR Programs Coordinator, Orange Romania. She talked to Green Forum about the ESG objectives of Orange Romania and its commitment to a cleaner environment. She says that operating more sustainably has resulted in a reduction of approximately 4 GWh in the company's energy consumption in 2022. The company has collected approximately 395.000 old phones and many others in its Recycling boxes, a part of which being Refurbished. Orange Romania aims to have up to 20% refurbished phones in its offer by 2025.
More than one million hotel beds in Turkey have been verified and received a sustainability certificate, according to figures published by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey and presented at the "World Travel Markets" event.
Wizz Air has announced that it achieved a CO2 emission intensity of 51.2 grams per passenger/km in the first half of fiscal year 2024, 8% less than in the same period of fiscal year 2023.
Nokian Tyres has joined the Polestar 0 project that aims to create a climate-neutral car by 2030.
German technical inspection agency TÜV Rheinland certified that BASF's method for calculating and reporting the product carbon footprint (PCF) fully complies with the requirements specified by Together for Sustainability (TfS).
Schneider Electric has announced that after entering into exclusive negotiations with Atos Group on July 3, 2023, it has finalized the acquisition of EcoAct SAS, a company that offers climate consulting and net zero solutions headquartered in Paris, France.
A key component of the sustainability strategy that E.ON pursues is to be climate neutral by 2040, says CEO of E.ON Romania, Volker Raffel. He talked to Green Forum about the group's strategy regarding sustainability, its ESG policies, and E.ON Romania's sustainability goals for the next period.
CATL aims to build a comprehensive battery production value chain that meets sustainability criteria in all respects.
As of this year, the Romanian state officially recognizes Sustainability Day in Romania.
Heineken is building on a solid foundation in all the 3 main areas in its sustainability strategy, in every market where it operates, says Ana Crivăț, Director of Corporate Affairs, Heineken Romania. She talked to Green Forum about the company's sustainability goals for 2030 and about Heineken's responsible drinking campaigns.
Schneider Electric has introduced Zeigo Activate, a new subscription-based software as a service (SaaS) solution for Channel Partners, designed to help them accelerate climate action.
Nokian Tyres has raised the SDG flag in support of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Kaufland Romania has announced the results of the "Recycling Week" campaign and registers a new record in the direction of sustainability.
Green credit exposure is below 3% of total loans, and companies are not sufficiently motivated to access green credit.
Vantage Towers, a leading European infrastructure operator, is currently exploring the possibility of implementing in Romania some of its sustainable initiatives, based on green energy, that are tested in the present in some other European markets.
Romanians believe that innovation and modernity offer significant opportunities for environmental issues, and their level of openness and trust in sustainable construction materials is constantly increasing.
Bergenbier SA, part of the Molson Coors Beverage Company group, has launched its Sustainability Report, which follows the actions for 2022.
OMV Petrom is implementing measures to reduce its GHG emissions footprint by transitioning from non-renewable energy sources to renewable energy sources.
Romania's Competition Council has given the green light for Premier Renewable to acquire Eolica Dobrogea One.
The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved a Development Policy Loan (DPL) for Romania, amounting to €599.1 million.
The European Commission has decided to initiate infringement proceedings by sending letters of formal notice to the 27 EU member states for failing to meet waste collection and recycling targets.
Consumers returned 350 million DRS packaging in June, 41% more than in May. The collection rate was 50% in June.
